16gb ram

[Stan_1936]

Company: CORSAIR

Supported chipsets = Intel ICH10R...don't know about AMDs.

Memory Sticks:
http://i42.tinypic.com/352ok6h.png

Specifications:
Series: XMS2
Model: QUAD2X16G-6400 G
Type: 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM
Capacity: 16GB (4 x 4GB)
Speed: DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
Cas Latency: 6
Timing: 6-6-6-18
Voltage: 1.8V
Multi-channel Kit: Quad Channel Kit

Features: 16GB memory kit (4 x 4GB) for use AMD and Intel DDR2 systems
Mainstream 800MHz solutions
Latency of 6-6-6-18 for maximum reliability and performance
XMS Heat Spreader

Link to buy on Newegg.com:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820145243

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Also, from DELL:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/22/dell-teases-with-17-inch-quad-core-laptop-with-16gb-of-memory/

Dell would require desktop chipsets in this laptop/portable to offer a specific feature as opposed to a particular function because, ofcourse, Intel mobile "chipsets" support a max of 8GB....if I remember correctly.
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Man that Corsair looks so damn inviting....except for the price ofcourse.

Don't you wish you had 16GB of RAM?

[ArtF10]

I'm getting dizzy just looking at that picture. It's mesmerizing!!!

Answer to your question:
YES!YES!YES!YES!YES!YES!YES!

[Sealbhach]

I can't even use the 2GB that I've got, except if I run Virtualbox. I don't know why/how you would need 16GB on a desktop, unless for some insanely complex game or something.

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[Bart_D]

crap, I nearly wet myself.

To quote Verne Lundquist: "OH WOW!"

[swoll1980]

Wouldn't 16 GB of RAM slow your computer down?

[toupeiro]

My work machine is an HP xw8600 with 32GB of ram and a Quadro FX 4800 video card. I've never tapped it out yet, but I have allocated about 26GB of RAM on it doing various things. Phenomenal machine.

[Stan_1936]

I can't even use the 2GB that I've got, except if I run Virtualbox. I don't know why/how you would need 16GB on a desktop, unless for some insanely complex game or something.

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An example of applications with high RAM usage:

http://www.graymachine.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/aeselflink.png

As you can see, it adds up fast. When performing complicated tasks in Adobe After Effects would ramp up the RAM usage even more.

[CJ Master]

Wouldn't 16 GB of RAM slow your computer down?

Not if you loaded all your apps in it at boot =D

[jespdj]

Don't you wish you had 16GB of RAM?
No, I wouldn't know where I would need that much memory for.


Wouldn't 16 GB of RAM slow your computer down?
No, what makes you think it would slow your computer down?

[Jimleko211]

Wouldn't 16 GB of RAM slow your computer down?
Nah, the general rule is that the more RAM you have the speedier your comp is, to a certain extent.

[infestor]

imho, currently 16 GiB RAM is just overkill

[jelle_]

imho, currently 16 GiB RAM is just overkill

you could put it in four computers

[Swarms]

It is only DDR2 :(.

[renbla]

If i could afford to buy this, i definitely will try installing a virtual box in the virtual box of my ubuntu . Some one gave it a try???:guitar:

[koleoptero]

It is only DDR2 :(.

+1

If it was DDR3 I would be awed too.

[arcdrag]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157155

That's just a random core i7 board from newegg. As you can see, mobo's that support 24 GB DDR3 ram and 4 PCI-E slots aren't really all that expensive. Personally, I can't wait until I have an excuse to build a new rig.

[HappyFeet]

If i could afford to buy this, i definitely will try installing a virtual box in the virtual box of my ubuntu . Some one gave it a try???:guitar:

I tried that. I got as far as installing virtualbox in the guest OS, but it won't let you install a guest inside a guest.

[Bart_D]

...Personally, I can't wait until I have an excuse to build a new rig.

Hehe, don't we all!!!

[CharmyBee]

I'm not jealous but I can say this:

:lolflag: @ YOUR WALLET LOL :lolflag:

[Sand & Mercury]

Overkill to the max man. If you bought it now you're taking it to the point that any potential benefit it could offer is gone.

Funny to think though... back when my folks got their first computer for five grand it came with a whopping 16MB of RAM. In about 14 years the standard has increased one thousand-fold (okay, 1024-fold, smartarses)

[kernelhaxor]

DDR2?
8GB of DDR3 would be a way better upgrade than 16gb of ddr2

[Skripka]

+1

If it was DDR3 I would be awed too.

The latency on the RAM posted in the OP stinks. ...if it was DDR3 RAM that level of latency would be acceptable. Heck- you can get DDR2-1200mHz RAM, why would ANYONE want 6 latency 800mHz RAM?

[Stan_1936]

....why would ANYONE want 6 latency 800mHz RAM?

you goina force DDR3 RAM into a DDR2 supported system?

[Skripka]

you goina force DDR3 RAM into a DDR2 supported system?

As I said-there is FAR faster DDR2 that can be had that is MUCH cheaper-i.e. 1200mHz....the only way that RAM package would be worth it is if the latency was half what it is.

That RAM is some of the SLOWEST DDR2 800mHz RAM that is sold.

[MasterNetra]

If it was the fastest version I would love to have 16GB (would need to install Ubuntu 64bit, but thats trivial) of course I would want to make sure I had a quad core processor and a 512MB+ Graphics card as well. For one tricked out system ^.^ And I could run 8GB to Ubuntu and another 8GB to VMing Windows 24/7 to keep my magicjack online and play win only games ^.^ But I can only dream atm. ^.^

[blueshiftoverwatch]

Man that Corsair looks so damn inviting....except for the price ofcourse.

Don't you wish you had 16GB of RAM?
Nah, 640K ought to be enough for anybody.

[jomiolto]

Hmm, I'm currently using 11GBs of hard disk space, so I would still be left with 5GBs of free memory even if I loaded everything from my hard disk to memory :P

[renbla]

I tried that. I got as far as installing virtualbox in the guest OS, but it won't let you install a guest inside a guest.

You mean it can detect that the environment you are using to install is in a virtual box and halt the process???

[arcdrag]

Nah, 640K ought to be enough for anybody.
:lolflag:

[wraith1986]

DISPLAY: 2x 25in I-inc 1080p HDMI (DUAL MONITORS)
CASE: HAF Cooler Master Full Tower Steel
PSU: Cooler Master 750watt PSU
MOBO: ASRock K10N780SLIX3-WiFi ATX 3xSLI
CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 920 @ 3Ghz 8MB Cache
MEMORY: OCZ 4x2GB (8GB) SLI 800mhz 5-4-4-15
GPU: EVGA GTX260 896MB Core Super Clocked
STORAGE: 500GB WD Corsair Green
PART 1: 250GB Ubuntu 9.04 64bit EXT4
PART 2: 250GB Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
2x1TB Western Digital 7200RPM
OPTICAL: LG Blueray - DVD Burner
LG Master Drive ALL-IN-ONE Burner
OTHER: Hauppauge HVR-1250 PCIe TV Tuner
USB Bluetooth Dongle MOBO MOD*
INPUT: Logitech Deluxe Vista Desktop Set
AUDIO: Logitech X-530 5.1 Surround Speakers+Subwoofer


The above are my desktop specs. The only thing I ever use even my 8GB of ram for is assigning 4GB to windows and 4GB to ubuntu in windows as a VMbox. I run ubuntu in one of the 25inch screens for general usage and windows in one for gaming. Two OS's one bad *** machine. :)

Oh, and when in ubuntu I run windows 7 in a vbox 3.0 beta to test out virtualized directx. It's still not there yet. When it gets there I'll be getting rid of the windows partition all together.

[MaxIBoy]

I actually think I'd have a use for that much-- mirroring commonly-used but rarely-modified files in ramdisks.

[TorontoFish]

My work machine is an HP xw8600 with 32GB of ram and a Quadro FX 4800 video card. I've never tapped it out yet, but I have allocated about 26GB of RAM on it doing various things. Phenomenal machine.

Hi there Toupeiro, I just got a HP xw8600 Workstation from work, it's preloaded with 32 bit XP, what a waste!!! I am thinking to load Ubuntu onto it to dual-boot between XP and Ubuntu, because the company policy only allow me to use XP (don't ask me why). Which version of the Ubuntu are you using on your xw8600 workstation, do you have any trouble with the drivers for any components? Thanks!

[MasterNetra]

I'm waiting for the 1TB of ram. :p I think I have a bit of waitin to do. :p