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RAM only affect how many apps you can run before the RAM runs out like opening multiple tabs in Chrome

 

gaming relies more on the CPU and GPU

 

your GPU is the weakest link here

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So I have an Acer Aspire V5-573PG-9160 who's specs are as listed:

  • GPU: i7-4500U 1.8GHz Turbo Boost 3.0GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M 4 GB
  • 8GB DDR3 L Memory
  • 1000 GB HDD

so for my general usage it runs just fine but while I'm gaming I average about 60-70 FPS, usually hovering around lower 60's. Now I know that adding more RAM will not change the FPS drastically but should I add more how much will I benefit if I do. If so which memory do you guys recommend and is there any software optimization to help my FPS other than closing background programs. Last question is can someone explain what Turbo Boost actually is, is just a marketing scheme?

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RAM only affect how many apps you can run before the RAM runs out like opening multiple tabs in Chrome

 

gaming relies more on the CPU and GPU

 

your GPU is the weakest link here

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2 minutes ago, NoLoMo said:

So I have an Acer Aspire V5-573PG-9160 who's specs are as listed:

  • GPU: i7-4500U 1.8GHz Turbo Boost 3.0GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M 4 GB
  • 8GB DDR3 L Memory
  • 1000 GB HDD

so for my general usage it runs just fine but while I'm gaming I average about 60-70 FPS, usually hovering around lower 60's. Now I know that adding more RAM will not change the FPS drastically but should I add more how much will I benefit if I do. If so which memory do you guys recommend and is there any software optimization to help my FPS other than closing background programs. Last question is can someone explain what Turbo Boost actually is, is just a marketing scheme?

you would not benefit very much at all uness u have 1000 chome tabs. turbo boost allows a cpu to run at a higher clock if themals and power allows

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1 minute ago, dragoon20005 said:

RAM only affect how many apps you can run before the RAM runs out like opening multiple tabs in Chrome

 

gaming relies more on the CPU and GPU

 

your GPU is the weakest link here

Ahh ok, figures, well thanks for the help

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2 minutes ago, astranger200 said:

you would not benefit very much at all uness u have 1000 chome tabs. turbo boost allows a cpu to run at a higher clock if themals and power allows

Ah ok, is turbo boost something that should be automatic or is it something i need to change withing the bios?

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Ah ok, is turbo boost something that should be automatic or is it something i need to change withing the bios?

automatic

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More RAM wouldn't help in your case since that CPU is going to be the bottleneck... or maybe the GPU.  If it is the CPU, faster RAM would actually help your fps, but you'd have to do some tests first to be sure.  Even so, it wouldn't be super drastic.

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2 minutes ago, Ryan_Vickers said:

More RAM wouldn't help in your case since that CPU is going to be the bottleneck... or maybe the GPU.  If it is the CPU, faster RAM would actually help your fps, but you'd have to do some tests first to be sure.  Even so, it wouldn't be super drastic.

I think it might be the GPU

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