Is 256 MB enough RAM to support dual monitors?

[Vivian]

Thnx in advance.

[smb394]

It's definitely on the short side, but what apps. do you typically run?

[Vivian]

mostly poker.

[CallMeIshmael]

gt+?

[Vivian]

yes... i use that program on a single monitor. thinking of expanding. sorry for the lack of information in the original post. appreciate any thoughts though. =D

[smb394]

Ok, any info. on the video card?

While waiting for more RAM to arrive, I had 256MB running 4 tables, PT, GT+, and Mozilla (albeit on a single laptop monitor with 64MB video RAM). There were definitely many times I was left cursing UPS to hurry up. Unless your RAM slots are maxed out, I'd strongly recommend upgrading. But if that's not an option, 2 screens would be passable but not great. Just be prepared for decreased performance. Hope this helps, and feel free to post any addition system info. you might have. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[wonderwes]

Be good to yourself and slap another 512mb in your machine. It just might be cheaper to get a full 1gig stick of ram if your machine supports it. You will be surprised in the overall upgrade in performance your machine will be. It will be an excelent investment.

[grimel]

Computer RAM is a non-issue, 256meg is marginal to run multiple aps. God knows XP is a memory hog.