Laptops RAM upgarde for HD video editing

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mihirXx

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Hi all,

Premiere Pro CS5 often hangs when doing HD video editing when the project has lots of stuff (HDSLR HD files, after effects files, transitions/plugins, etc.). Mainly coz I have to run it on on-board GPU (http://www.techenclave.com/laptops/laptop-shuts-off-due-over-136146/)

So, along-with getting GPU prob solved at repair shop, do you recommend upgrading the RAM as well? 2x4GB 1066mhz sticks? Currently its 2x2GB 1066mhz. If yes, please suggest me brand/model (will mostly buy from Lamington road or online). I guess my laptop will support 8 GB max: Intel® Core? i5-460M Processor (3M Cache, 2.53 GHz)

On that page, its written "Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type): 8 GB"

"dependent on memory type" means?

Anyway, I'm using Win7 64bit & my laptop specs:

(i5 460m 2.53 ghz, 4gb ram DDR3 1066MHZ, 500gb HDD 7200rpm, Nvidia® Geforce™ GT 330M, 1GB Graphics)

Please suggest how much total RAM should I upgrade to & which brand/model.

Thanks in advance :)
 
If you wanna put 1600 Mhz , go ahead with it but run it at 1066Mhz only if your motherboard doesnt support more than that or supports it as an Over Clock .
Have had personal experience , using in over clocking settings , the motherboard might tend to create more heat in the surroundings although the ram can handle it because it was made with those specifications . Even a switch from 1066 to 1333 created more heat , my ram is 1600 Mhz rated .

Also most laptop guys can easily replace rams , am not sure if many would be able to solve this overheating problem . Better show it to someone experienced .
Cheers
 
Read that RAM helps a lot during video editing, hence will mostly go with 2x4GB 1066mhz sticks. Please suggest brand/model for the same, will be buying mostly tomorrow from Lamington Road.

Thanks :)
 
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