If I upgrade my RAM will it make my FSX run faster

[tcco94]

I have HP Pavilion dv2000 Notebook with 3.0 GB of RAM. If I add another GB of ram will my FSX run faster with better specs..?

I cant upgrade my graphics card though becuase its a laptop..
At least I think.. :-?

[jime59]

If your running a 32bit operating system, the 4th gig will not be recognized. Not what you wanted to hear,I know.
Even with a 64 bit system I don't think you'd see much,if any,improvement.

[tcco94]

If your running a 32bit operating system, the 4th gig will not be recognized. Not what you wanted to hear,I know.
Even with a 64 bit system I don't think you'd see much,if any,improvement.

Not really what I wanted to hear but im happy I know before I bought something that expensive  ;)

[Keep It Simple]

Actually the 4th gig can be utilized with 32 bit provided you configure the OS for it  even if the OS does not officially reconize it.

However, I doubt that going from 3 to 4 gigs will make much difference with FSX.

[Slotback]

I wouldn't bother.

[Jay29]

What will make it run smoother then? A better graphics card? Cause I have vista basic, 4 gb of ram and a Radeon 2400 HD graphics card an it still runs choppy. Would a better graphics card help me?

[NitroPower]

FSX is mostly CPU bound, but the more the better.

[tcco94]

Okay well thanks for the advise..
I cant upgrade my graphics card becuase its a laptop so its good to know I dint waste my money!

Thanks!