32bit vista OS and Ram size.

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sportflyer

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My current computer has 4 DDR2 240pin RAM slots. Slots 1 &3 are populated each with 2X512 meg DDR2 memories making a total of 2G . I would like to increase the RAM capacity. I understand that a 32bit Vista OS will only address up to 3.5G max . The question is whether I should install 2X1G in the remaining 2 slots making a total of 4G even tho it will cost more and not used optimally rather than adding just 2X 512 meg and then having to add more RAM if I upgrade to a 64bit system in the future. .Tks
 
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My Computer

System One

sportflyer said:
My current computer has 4 slots. Slots 1 &3 are populated each with 2X512 meg DDR2 memories making a total of 2G
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It looks like you only have 1GB!!
You would have to put four 1GB sticks to get max. 32bit will only see and use about 3.5!

do this: go to start > right click "computer" choose properties, and see what windows recognizes. (see attached)

good luck
 

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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    acer aspire 6930
    Memory
    3GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    onboard
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Hard Drives
    320GB
Is this any good?

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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    eMachines ET 1161-05
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.0 GHz AM2 Dual Core
    Memory
    3gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Galaxy GeForce GT 430 - 1gb DDR3 - 128bit Memory Interface
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 23" LED, 1920 x 1080 resolution
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    160gb Seagate
    PSU
    Cool Master Extreme Power Plus - 500watts
    Case
    APEVIA X-Trooper Case w/ Side Window-Blue
    Cooling
    4, 120mm fans. 1, 200mm fan. Sunbeamtech Rheobus-Extreme
    Keyboard
    Logitech k800 Wireless Illuminated Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    150mbps
    Other Info
    Linksys WUSB100
    Insignia 2:1 Sound system.
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