How does this laptop handle high RAM usage, such as using editing software like Photoshop, and Manga Studio?
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I haven't used Manga Studio, but it has no problems with Photoshop. However, I don't use it in an intensive way, so my usage may not be typical. So far my only complaint is that Windows 8 is terrible and I strongly dislike the charms menu that keeps popping up when I don't want it to. The keyboard is also somewhat clunky but passable, I'm sure I'll get used to it in time. Other than that, awesome laptop.
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Extremely well, though I do recommend allocating some virtual RAM. I can run Sony Vegas, iTunes, and Firefox all at the same time with no lag.
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Victor, the Windows Task Manager shows how much memory is being used, as well as how much of the CPU is being used. The most memory intensive task I've seen is watching a Hulu video. That task uses LESS than 1 gb of memory, although the CPU may hit 100% from time to time. Of course, if I wanted to watch two or three Hulu videos at the same time, or maybe try to use PhotoShop, then 2 gb of memory would be useful. But, I doubt many folks use a $300 netbook as their Photoshop editing computer.
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I have no idea, but my year old stock laptop can handle it no problem with pandora and manga studio 5 running at the same time. So it can't be too much.
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It runs Minecraft quite well for my son at full settings. It ran even better with the addition of 4GB of RAM. For me mass Exports in Lightroom of RAW files with parameter changes goes much quicker than with my Lenovo X1 Carbon with i5.
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This laptop is works great with programs like photoshop, running smoothly even when I use tons of high resolution layers. I have not had any experience with video editing but I do not foresee it being problematic. It has the i7 processor which is something that would be very helpful for video editing and also has the very nice GTX760 graphics card, which though not the best out there, is still not shabby and I would expect it to be at least sufficient for video editing. It also has two slots for RAM so if the 8 GB doesn't end up being enough you can replace the RAM it comes with to get up to 32 GB of RAM. This laptop is works great with programs like photoshop, running smoothly even when I use tons of high resolution layers. I have not had any experience with video editing but I do not foresee it being problematic. It has the i7 processor which is something that would be very helpful for video editing and also has the very nice GTX760 graphics card, which though not the best out there, is still not shabby and I would expect it to be at least sufficient for video editing. It also has two slots for RAM so if the 8 GB doesn't end up being enough you can replace the RAM it comes with to get up... » Read More This laptop is works great with programs like photoshop, running smoothly even when I use tons of high resolution layers. I have not had any experience with video editing but I do not foresee it being problematic. It has the i7 processor which is something that would be very helpful for video editing and also has the very nice GTX760 graphics card, which though not the best out there, is still not shabby and I would expect it to be at least sufficient for video editing. It also has two slots for RAM so if the 8 GB doesn't end up being enough you can replace the RAM it comes with to get up to 32 GB of RAM. « Show Less
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go to dell.com for product specs. I just bought a studio 15 with 500GB / 7200 rpm
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I run PhotoShop and the processor is fast enough. With Windows 8 and 8GB of RAM, it will run Internet Explorer at the same time without noticeably affecting PhotoShop performance. How well multiple open web pages perform is more a function of your internet connection speed. If you want more speed out of PhotoShop, try adding more RAM.
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max is 8 but if u want to update it is better to buy the laptop with 8 gb, because to update you have to open the down cover complete and its not so easy, besides if you open it you'll lose the warranty. the laptop runs good with 4 gb, I tested it using programs like photoshop and dreamweaver, but if u want 8gb my advice is to buy the pc with that amount of ram.
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How much Ram do you have in your machine? What is the Processor speed. That would play a factor as well.
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The machine uses standard DDR3-1600 SODIMMs. FWIW, this is an excellent laptop, especially with 6 or 8GB of RAM.
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Hey Kevin, as an owner of this laptop, you should know that 24 GB of ram is absolutely unnecessary. This monster of a machine processes things so fast that it doesn't need very much temporary memory space (aka ram). 8 is plenty with 12 or 16 being the max. Like I said, you don't need to worry about RAM. Also it is the best laptop I have ever owned.
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Hi, Mark. Your reply is very helpful to me. I'll looking at getting a small notebook in the future and was hoping to be able to handle some graphics and web editing without too much of a slow down. I'm glad to know you're happy running Illustrator on the NC10. How is the graphics card with an external monitor? Is the 2nd monitor limited to 1024x600, or can it handle higher res on the external?Thanks!
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This is very good laptop overall, just Windows 7 are slowing it down quite a bit ( despite 3 GB of RAM installed).If you gonna use this I recommend replacing Windows w/ Linux ( I use Lubuntu very light & efficient free OS).
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Sorry been busy at work, just saw the email. Your answer is that it has two gigs of ram.
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Whould this laptop be a good choice for useing Softplan house drawing software? Also for editing and storeing videos and pictures and web searching?
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I am using this laptop. I purchased it last year in October. It has 4 GB of RAM and 500 GB HDD.
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The Ram in all the Yoga Ultrabooks is embedded and non-upgradable. 8GB is the max they offer on any model right now.