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    Is it not useful to upgrade RAM to 4G in HP DV6500 (Intel GM965)?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Rudy2CD, May 16, 2008.

  1. Rudy2CD

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    I recently upgraded memory RAM to 4G for DV6500 and in the future I intend to upgrade my vista from 32 bit to 64 bit.

    I am a little bit confused regarding with my Intel GM965 express set. Is it true that I can’t utilize more memory by upgrading/installing 64bit Vista due to my intel 965 set?
    So I can still see about the 3G RAM (physically 4G) of RAM in vista 64bit?

    Many thanks.
     
    Rudy2CD, May 16, 2008
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    WSFrazier Notebook Consultant

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    Once you upgrade to x64, you computer will be able to utilize all 4GB of memory.
     
    WSFrazier, May 16, 2008
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    os is not the only limitation - chipset is another
     
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    True enough. GM965 can use 8GB's. ;)
     
    powerpack, May 16, 2008
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    Do you mean install 64bit vista will not solve the problem (not able to utilize 4G)?
    I always read opinion that pro and against it in this NBR discussion.
     
    Rudy2CD, May 16, 2008
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    WSFrazier was correct with his/her post, jisaac is correct that there can be limitations other than OS in the ability to make use of 4GB's of RAM. I tried to express that in this case not an issue. So revert back to WSFrazier's post. You will be able to use the 4GB's. Hope this helps.
     
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    Hi powerpack. I posted my last comment before I read your post.
    I don't mean the pro and against opinions in this my discussion. But I read in other NBR discussions, someone was not able to see the 4GB with chipset even using Vista 64bit because his/her notebook comes with Intel 965 chipset.
    It is confusing me. (and feel regret my RAM upgraded to 4GB)

    Thanks powerpack. Your comment make me confidence that I made right decision in upgrading to 4GB and I will go installing vista 64bit
     
    Rudy2CD, May 16, 2008
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