I have only two DIMM slots with a 2GB stick in one on my desktop running vista 32bit, should I install an identical 2GB to activate dual channel, making it 4GB, or should I just get another 1GB to stay within the 32bit OS limitations of 3GB?
each slot can operate with a maximum of 4GB RAM sticks a total of 8GB.
And if I do go to 4GB, can't Vista allocate the video memory from the excess of the 3GB limitation, and can't I use the extra as well as a RAMDISK?
Colin Barnhorst wrote:
That doesn't matter much. Take it to 4GB if you like.
20-Jan-08
That does not matter much. Take it to 4GB if you like. Notebook ram is not
the same as desktop ram where you have a pair of dual channel dimm slots.
On a notebook do not worry about things like dual
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4GB or 3GB physical memory for 32 bit wondows vista
I have 4GB of physical RAM, windows vista shows only 3326MB. Does it really
help with performance if I have 4GB or should I just install 3GB memory? I
just bought the additional 2GB memory (had 2GB be
Re: 4GB or 3GB physical memory for 32 bit wondows vista
If your motherboard is dual-channel capable, install memory in pairs.
3 GB is OK if you install 1 GB, 1 GB, 512 MB, 512 MB
If you do not install in pairs, you will not get the benefit of Dual-channel
If it is dual channel memory, you definitely do NOT want to use just one 1GB
If it is dual channel memory, you definitely do NOT want to use just one 1GB
stick. Leave well enough alone -- at least you got 1/3 G of RAM more, and RAM
is cheap now (about $US 50/G) -- or install
Thanks. But this doesn't seem to answer my question.
Thanks. But this does not seem to answer my question.
I want to know if I should have 3BG or 4GB installed and whether the
additional 1Gb will help with the performance given that vista only show
3.
Re: 4GB or 3GB physical memory for 32 bit wondows vista
You will not notice a difference between the two if you have memory in pairs.
If you already have two 1 GB sticks and two 512 MB sticks, use them,
otherwise
I'd go for the four 1 GB sticks and get the
If you can install 3GB and get Vista to recognize it then there is almost no
If you can install 3GB and get Vista to recognize it then there is almost no
benefit to installing 4GB and only have 3.2GB of it used by the OS with the
address space for the remainder being used to s
This is one of those topics that keeps popping up and can be answered by
This is one of those topics that keeps popping up and can be answered by
"reviewing" previous posts.
Article #929605, Support.com, addresses all your questions including a "Work
around". Following ar
Re: 4GB or 3GB physical memory for 32 bit wondows vista
it is normal for 32-bit Vista (or any other 32-bit system) not to see
the entire 4GB. Some of the 4GB address space must be used to access
video memory, BIOS, etc. See
http://members.cox.net/slatteryt
Re: 4GB or 3GB physical memory for 32 bit wondows vista
wrote:
Two points:
1. All 32-bit versions of Windows (XP as well as Vista), even though
they have a 4GB address space, can only use *around* 3.1GB of RAM.
That's because some of that space is used
Well, 32 bit systems can only address 4 gig but they use some of itfor add-on
Well, 32 bit systems can only address 4 gig but they use some of it
for add-on cards, etc. The difference between 4 gig and what you have
is what the system uses. If you have 3 gig instead of 4 you
Re: 4GB or 3GB physical memory for 32 bit wondows vista
Since you already have the 4 GB, stick with it. If you ever decide to go
64 bit you are all set. Since memory specs are always evolving it may
be difficult to find matching RAM in the future, and ol
About any question pertaining to Windows RAM is answered On Crucial's site.
About any question pertaining to Windows RAM is answered On Crucial's site.
Start here:
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Gene K
Perhaps you can help me. This is a different issue.
Perhaps you can help me. This is a different issue. I downloaded Itunes and
it said it was not installed correctly on my Vista 64 operating system. I
reinstalled it a total of three times and even
Hi,If I recall correctly, Itunes' software is not 64-bit compatible.
Hi,
If I recall correctly, Itunes' software is not 64-bit compatible. Until they
release a version that is, you cannot use it on an x64 system.
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Best of Luck,
Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microso
RE: 4GB or 3GB physical memory for 32 bit wondows vista
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Since you don't say what hardware your using, esp which mobo and what memory
Since you do not say what hardware your using, esp which mobo and what memory
modules, the only advice is to go to the mobo manufacturer's website and
review the information on tested ram and any limi
Colin,It is a pleasure to see you back... I really mean that.
Colin,
It is a pleasure to see you back... I really mean that.
I hope you are doing well, and I hope you plan to stick
around.
Take care,
Michael
Re: 4GB or 3GB physical memory for 32 bit wondows vista
Health is better. Thank you for your kind thoughts.
I'm so happy to hear that, Colin.Absolutely thrilled to see you back.
I am so happy to hear that, Colin.
Absolutely thrilled to see you back.
Please, pardon the bragging;
Folks, Colin is one of the most helpful MVPs you will
ever encounter. He helped so many of us th
RE: 4GB or 3GB physical memory for 32 bit wondows vista
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Maybe interesting would be for notebooks!
If my notebook only has 2 slots, and I have 2GB stick installed, and wished
to increase RAM should I install 1 stick of 1GB, or 1 stick of 2GB?
That doesn't matter much. Take it to 4GB if you like.
That does not matter much. Take it to 4GB if you like. Notebook ram is not
the same as desktop ram where you have a pair of dual channel dimm slots.
On a notebook do not worry about things like dual
the 32bit versions of XP and Vista are limited to 32Bit address space, this
the 32bit versions of XP and Vista are limited to 32Bit address space, this
has to include space for all hardware mapped into the address space as well,
so you will never see your full 4Gb of memory (
i was reading this thread looking for an answer to some thing else and RICK
i was reading this thread looking for an answer to some thing else and RICK
you might be able to help me.
is there any way i can install 32 bit software onto 64 bit vista, does the
32 bit control pane
Hi,Most 32-bit software will install to a 64-bit system and run in 32-bit mode
Hi,
Most 32-bit software will install to a 64-bit system and run in 32-bit mode
without issue. The problems occur when the software includes device drivers,
such as the iTunes software, as these must
Re: 4GB or 3GB physical memory for 32 bit wondows vista
There is now a specific 64-bit version of iTunes. You can download it from
the Apple site if you are running Vista 64.
It is a 32-bit x64 compatible program with mostly x86 modules and two x64
It is a 32-bit x64 compatible program with mostly x86 modules and two x64
modules. By no means is it a fully 64-bit program.
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