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Can I add RAM and Video Card memory using a USB drive?
Hi,
Well, StarCraft 2 came out, and my old-as-your-grandma's-grandma computer can't run it according to specs. Could I use a USB Drive for VidCard and RAM memory? Also, I'd like to know how, ifyou could tell me, and how difficult. I can't take it apart, to clarify. Also, would you happen to know if there was a chance SC2 would run on a-
64MB NVidea series 4
256MB RAM
Your help would be greatly, greatly appreciated
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Best Answer 8 years ago
No.
It don't work like that. The CPU / GPU wants some dedicated & fast-wired RAM, it does not benefit from a USB storage device.
W/ref the SC2 running on that, check the box / manual.
L
Answer 8 years ago
I'm pretty sure it won't run. Also, I just looked, and it actually has 512MB of RAM, and my dad says we might upgrade it to above specs for the game. Thanks for your answer, though.
Answer 8 years ago
These graphics-intensive games really need a good GPU, upgrading that is probably your best bet. (and you wouldn't have to spend much to better what you've got)
L
Answer 8 years ago
Congratulations! You were my 1000th commenter! You get a COOKIE! YAY! Oh, and good answer. Also, I just checked, and my computer doesn't have enough DIM slots for anything more than a gig, so, it looks like I gotta wait for my dad to buy a new one.
Answer 8 years ago
Thanks for that then.
L
8 years ago
As L says, you need BANDWIDTH, to transmit data at very high speeds between the memory and the processors, and USB doesn't provide anything like enough.