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@ Windows uses more memory when it's available. When you have less, Windows optimizes so whatever you're doing works with whatever ram you've got.

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I like the title of this thread. It's so... descriptive.

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/225Ou

good luck building a pc for cheaper 

ubuntu, no personal files just web

even CHEAPER! 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/225RA

You might as well grab a cheap used Thinkpad at this point.

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The only situation I recommend prebuilt is when the OS bumps the price above a prebuilt of the same spec. And at this price range that is exactly the case.

"If you do not take your failures seriously you will continue to fail"

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@ Windows uses more memory when it's available. When you have less, Windows optimizes so whatever you're doing works with whatever ram you've got.

WoodenMarker I know, but today 4gb is small & since RAM doesn't cost so much, getting 8gb is a good option. It won't hurt.

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WoodenMarker I know, but today 4gb is small & since RAM doesn't cost so much, getting 8gb is a good option. It won't hurt.

More is better, yes but you know...

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Hurts the price tag a bit. Only worth it if it's some hardcore browsing ._.

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