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Old 06-12-2004, 09:21 AM
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Default how much memory i need to run protools

i have a sony vaio cpu with 256mb but im going to pick up a 512mb memory chip today and i have a 80 g.b hard drive so how much memory do i need to run pro tools le on windows xp with all the plugins
cu i have the waves diamond native plugin bundle worth 5,250.00
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Old 06-12-2004, 09:28 AM
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oh ya and what kind of 512 is the best to get....
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Old 06-12-2004, 09:40 AM
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dame nobody know i just need to know whats the best 512mb of ram to get cuz i might buy two so i can have 1025;00mb
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Old 06-12-2004, 09:47 AM
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You have to be patient. 20 Mins is not long enough to wait for a response.

I recommend Kingston for memory, as I have had good luck with it. It is also very easy to find memory that is compatible with your system on their website.

Oh yeah, welcome to the DUC, streets. I have a feeling we'll be hearing more from you in the future.
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Old 06-12-2004, 10:16 AM
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but somebody on this site said that kinda memory is weak....
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Well, its working just fine for me...
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Old 06-12-2004, 10:53 AM
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Me too....
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Old 06-12-2004, 10:55 AM
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Want the best... Corsair Double-sided and matched, two sticks of 512. It IS expensive, but that's what you wanted to know right?


Or the Kingston would work just fine too.
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By the way streets, there is a link at the top of this page to the compatibility section of digidesign's website. (or you can just click here )


On that page, if you select whichever digi hardware you are trying to run, it will tell you everything that you need to have to make it happen. the current lowest memory requirement is 384MB, but 512MB is HIGHLY recommended.

If you want to run samplers at the same time as/with ProTools, I recommend at least 1GB.
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Old 06-12-2004, 11:08 AM
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i have a sony vaio cpu with 256mb but im going to pick up a 512mb memory chip today and i have a 80 g.b hard drive so how much memory do i need to run pro tools le on windows xp with all the plugins
cu i have the waves diamond native plugin bundle worth 5,250.00

Let me make some quick suggestions off of your initial post;

*What kind and size Processor- this has alot to do with compatibility in PT and then with the amount of tracks you will be able to get.

*What is the motherboard in this sony? This has everything to do with compatibility.

*One stick of Kingston 512 totalling 768mb will be enough

*If you have only one hard disk, then buy another one for audio- 7200rpm 8 cache 80 gig will work just fine

These are the things ,in order, that you need to be concerned about to get Pro Tools to work.



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