How much meg do I "really" need?

[Carol B.]

I've been told that 326 meg of RAM is best (highly
recommended) for running Windows XP vs. 128 meg. Is this
true? I need something for a very small business w/Quicken
and Office 2000 - that's all. I don't want to pay extra
for something I really don't "need". Thanks so much anyone!

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Windows XP needs at least 128MB RAM minimum to run properly.
Adding memory-intensive applications may require more. I would
suggest having at least 256MB RAM installed.....326MB is better
and 512MB optimal. Adding additional RAM is properly the best
cost-efficient way to increase the overall performance of running
Windows XP.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| I've been told that 326 meg of RAM is best (highly
| recommended) for running Windows XP vs. 128 meg. Is this
| true? I need something for a very small business w/Quicken
| and Office 2000 - that's all. I don't want to pay extra
| for something I really don't "need". Thanks so much anyone!

 

[purplehaz]

As much as you can afford. 256mb should be the minimum for xp.

 

[CS]

I've been told that 326 meg of RAM is best (highly
recommended) for running Windows XP vs. 128 meg. Is this
true? I need something for a very small business w/Quicken
and Office 2000 - that's all. I don't want to pay extra
for something I really don't "need". Thanks so much anyone!

Memory is very inexpensive right now. The application software you
mentioned should run OK with 256MB of on board memory. However, more
is always better especially if you should decide later on to run other
business applications such as a data base or employee payroll.