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    Two questions before I purchase my XPS 1530.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by thalaster, Mar 12, 2008.

  1. thalaster

    thalaster Newbie

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    1. I see that going to 4 gigs of ram is only 50 dollars more. I plan to dual boot xp, so I am curious if xp 32-bit reads 4 gigs with PAE enabled on the dell?

    2. My brother is in the navy. Is having him buy it as a "gift" the best possible way for me to receive the EPP discount?

    Any answers would be appreciated. Thanks.
     
    thalaster, Mar 12, 2008
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  2. Vkhalsa

    Vkhalsa Notebook Guru

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    It's only 50 dollars, you might as well. Plus then the DIMMs will be in pairs.
     
    Vkhalsa, Mar 12, 2008
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    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    You might as well get the 4 GB if it's only $50. You won't be able to use the entire 4 GB, it's a 32 bit OS. I've never ordered through EPP but if your brother has the ability to I don't see why not.
     
    atbnet, Mar 13, 2008
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    imar3l Notebook Evangelist

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    imar3l, Mar 13, 2008
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