Dynamic Link and 12g of memory at DVinfo.net

Kenneth Maultsby · January 13th, 2011, 08:02 PM

Is 12g of memory enough to take advanage of Dynamic Link?

Pete Bauer · January 13th, 2011, 08:14 PM

Yes it'll work, but the more RAM the better. I currently have 12GB in my system and have put short AE comps into PPro timelines with no problem. If you can, just go with 24GB of RAM as it helps with a number of things. With 4GB sticks of RAM having dropped a lot in price over the past few months, I'm about ready to pull my 2GB sticks and upgrade for the extra overhead it'll give for the more demanding projects.

Robert Young · January 18th, 2011, 11:56 PM

I recently moved up from 12GB to 24GB and I was surprised at the difference it made in everything.
I was not having any big problems @ 12GB, but tasks that were using 6-8GB, are now using 12-16GB.
CS5 knows the RAM is there and definitely helps itself to it.
If you are doing complex projects, using a lot of DL, it will probably pay off to install more RAM.
Reminder: you have to have Win7 Pro to access more than 16GB RAM.
I didn't remember that and had to upgrade from Home Premium to Pro to get everything online properly :(

Kevin Currie · January 19th, 2011, 03:32 AM

I only have 8 gb of RAM and I just completed a project with several DL links and had no problems at all. I will however, be upgrading my RAM next month or so, so thanks Bob about the 16 gb limit on Win 7 Home Premium.

Kenneth Maultsby · January 23rd, 2011, 05:33 PM

Thanks all for the help newegg had a deal on XMS 3X4 1600 memory so I upgrade to 24GB.

January 13th, 2011, 08:02 PM	#1
Kenneth Maultsby Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pomona California Posts: 51	Dynamic Link and 12g of memory Is 12g of memory enough to take advanage of Dynamic Link? Last edited by Kenneth Maultsby; January 13th, 2011 at 10:47 PM.

January 13th, 2011, 08:14 PM	#2
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Yes it'll work, but the more RAM the better. I currently have 12GB in my system and have put short AE comps into PPro timelines with no problem. If you can, just go with 24GB of RAM as it helps with a number of things. With 4GB sticks of RAM having dropped a lot in price over the past few months, I'm about ready to pull my 2GB sticks and upgrade for the extra overhead it'll give for the more demanding projects. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

January 18th, 2011, 11:56 PM	#3
Robert Young Trustee Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Coronado Island Posts: 1,472	I recently moved up from 12GB to 24GB and I was surprised at the difference it made in everything. I was not having any big problems @ 12GB, but tasks that were using 6-8GB, are now using 12-16GB. CS5 knows the RAM is there and definitely helps itself to it. If you are doing complex projects, using a lot of DL, it will probably pay off to install more RAM. Reminder: you have to have Win7 Pro to access more than 16GB RAM. I didn't remember that and had to upgrade from Home Premium to Pro to get everything online properly :( __________________ Bob

January 19th, 2011, 03:32 AM	#4
Kevin Currie Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 85	I only have 8 gb of RAM and I just completed a project with several DL links and had no problems at all. I will however, be upgrading my RAM next month or so, so thanks Bob about the 16 gb limit on Win 7 Home Premium.

January 23rd, 2011, 05:33 PM	#5
Kenneth Maultsby Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pomona California Posts: 51	Thanks all for the help newegg had a deal on XMS 3X4 1600 memory so I upgrade to 24GB.