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    Upgrading Memory in Ferrari 5005

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by dasforsyth, Feb 9, 2009.

  1. dasforsyth

    dasforsyth Newbie

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    Hi,

    At the moment i have 2GB of RAM running on the Turion 64 Dual Processor with Windows Vista Business (in the Control Panel > System it says the OS is 32-bit).

    I have heard that with a 32-bit OS you can't go above 2GB in laptops. Is that right? It seems a little too broad of an accusation.

    Will it acknowledge the extra 2GB i put in it?

    Thanks
    Dave
     
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  2. Euquility

    Euquility Notebook Deity

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    You can use about 3.2 ish,but if you have a GPU with dedicated memory and such you might see less.

    Technically you can put 4GB in, but it will only use up to the maximum the 32 bit OS can see.
     
    Euquility, Feb 9, 2009
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    Acer5005Guy Notebook Consultant

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    I had 4gigs in mine. It will recognize ~3.3gigs in your 5005. Made a huge difference. If you install 64-bit os you will get to use all 4!
    BTW you can use your 32-bit key to install Vista Business 64-bit.
    You can also upgrade the processor in the 5005, not really worth it though.

    Make sure you use dual channel ram when upgrading your 5005. I used the OCZ brand and it worked great.
     
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    32-bit OS means even if the BIOS acknowledges the RAM, OS will be only be able to utilize up to about 3.5 GB of it.

    There are a number of threads floating around about this.

    What is the chipset in your Ferrari 5005?

    edit: I type one minute and two posts slow..
     
    namaiki, Feb 9, 2009
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  5. dasforsyth

    dasforsyth Newbie

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    whoa...cheers for the quick replies.

    I might consider just swapping one of the two existing 1GB chips with a 2GB one to give me 3 and go from there.

    AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core TL-60
     
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    Acer5005Guy Notebook Consultant

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    Upgrading to 64-bit will really help out your system, even if you don't install the 4 gigs. Best thing about it is it doesn't cost anything.
     
    Acer5005Guy, Feb 9, 2009
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  7. dasforsyth

    dasforsyth Newbie

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    How do i upgrade for free?? I was thinking that meant that i would need to buy a 64-bit version...
     
    dasforsyth, Feb 9, 2009
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    Acer5005Guy Notebook Consultant

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    You just need a Vista Business 64-bit install disk. Then you use your 32-bit key for the install and voila free 64-bit Vista. Basically your key is good for a 32-bit install AND a 64-bit install, just need to find a 64-bit disc.

    Edit: There have been problems using a OEM key to do this but a Retail key will work 100%.
     
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    dasforsyth Newbie

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    Awesome, Thanks for your help everyone.
     
    dasforsyth, Feb 9, 2009
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  10. dasforsyth

    dasforsyth Newbie

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    Oh, and namaiki:

    chipset:
    ATI RS485MC/RX485 + ATI SB460
     
    dasforsyth, Feb 9, 2009
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