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    Integrated using 1 of 4 GB?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Lencias, Jul 27, 2008.

  1. Lencias

    Lencias Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,
    I know 32bit OSes only recognize 3GB of RAM, even if 4GB is present. I also know integrated graphics use system RAM for its own purposes.

    Will the integrated graphics be able to use the 1 GB of RAM that the OS isn't able to use instead of overlapping with the OS on 3GB of RAM?

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    Lencias, Jul 27, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    No, that last gb cannot be used on 32bit... like ever

    Do not bother with PAE. (if youve heard about it)
     
    flipfire, Jul 27, 2008
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  3. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Ditto on flipfire's reply, none of your hardware can use memory that the OS can't address since the OS controls your hardware!
     
    Bog, Jul 27, 2008
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