Vista - RAM question

I've got a question about Ram memory. Is it very important when you're gaming? Because when I play The Battle for Middle-Earth 2, which is a fairly old game with which my pc should easily be able to cope, I notice that when I put the graphics higher, everything goes very slow and not smooth at all. My RAM is only 1 GB big.

Amplid

Vista runs much better with 2GB or more (preferably more) RAM.

Question - What graphics card are you using?

I'm using NVIDIA GeForce 6600 256MB. To upgrade my RAM, I buy RAM Cards compatible with my motherboard and install them on it, right? Anything I should be carefull with when I install them??

Thanks already for advice

Yeah - don't break 'em!

If you're forcing them - you're either putting them in wrong, or you've bought the wrong type. Be gentle and you won't have any problems.

And consult with your motherboard manual to see what types and capacities the memory slots support - and in what configuration (not all motherboards can deal with 2GB memory sticks, for example).

Sounds like your page file may be getting a hit with those specs, that is why your computer will be slowing down.

For your computer memory, if you are not sure what to get look here;
Memory upgrades, flash media, and usb storage at Crucial.com
or tell us your specs and we will give you advice.

If you can afford it get a gfx card with more memory. Newer games use more textures and it is these that take most memory on the GFX.

And be careful of static electricity...especially if its a low humidity day!

My advice is to to Crucial's site Memory upgrades from Crucial.com - About Crucial:Media Toolbox and use their system scanner tool to determine the best RAM for your computer. With Vista, you need 2GB or more of RAM.
Gene K

yes and always REMOVE(Not just switch off) the Power Cord before putting the RAM sticks in.

roy, my specs are: WinFats motherboard 6100K8MA, NVIDIA GeForce 6600 256 MB, 2x 512 MB TwinMos DDR (M2G9J16A-MK), AMD 64 processor 4000+

Thanks for the help so far everybody!

Ncgenek, thanks for the hint about the site! It really helped
Roy69, what's so different about gfx (except the price...) and how do I know whether it's and which one is compatible with my computer?

Amplid