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    Vista 32-bit with 3GB RAM

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Illuminatus26, Jul 24, 2008.

  1. Illuminatus26

    Illuminatus26 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Will Vista Home Premium (32-bit) run faster with 3 GB RAM as opposed to 2 GB RAM?
     
    Illuminatus26, Jul 24, 2008
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    Yes.........
     
    flipfire, Jul 24, 2008
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    Illuminatus26 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah, i know...stupid question.

    ...i just realize that computers in general have a tendency to be painfully confusing, hardware-wise.


    Oh, and another question...

    is a 7200 RPM drive really worth the extra 100 bucks over a 5400 RPM?
     
    Illuminatus26, Jul 24, 2008
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    hmm, not 100 no... unless you have nothing else to spend it on. I do recromend a 7200rpm but not worth over 50 $ in my opinion.
     
    ahl395, Jul 24, 2008
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    No, its not worth over $100, and are the drives the same size?
     
    NAS Ghost, Jul 24, 2008
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    RAM upgrade is always a wise investition, and you will feel improvement with 3GB over 2GB, especially in demanding aplications.
     
    MadHater, Jul 24, 2008
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  7. Phil

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    It really depends on what specific drives your comparing. For example a WD320GB 5400rpm will outperform many 7200rpm drives.
     
    Phil, Jul 24, 2008
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    and 4Gb eve better? not as much difference as from 2 to 3,

    but if you get them in 2 DIMM is better (I think) to once and for all get the 4 in 2 DIMSS. How will the 3 Gb be distributed in 2 Dimms, (1 and 2?)
     
    ggoryn, Jul 25, 2008
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  9. flipfire

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    You need a 64bit OS to address more than 3gb of RAM. But yes Vista runs very nicely on 4gb

    2gb + 1gb = 3gb
     
    flipfire, Jul 25, 2008
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    Note that unless you have a pretty amazing graphic subsystem, if you put in 4GB in a laptop in a 32-bit OS you will likely get about 3.5GB or so of usable RAM.

    The truth is, it isn't worth worrying about.
    Most people are better off springing for the extra $10-40 and get a matched set of 2GB modules and be ready for 64-bit if and when you choose to upgrade.

    I am doing the same thing... I just cannot justify not spending the tiny amount of cash for a matched set and maxed RAM in this configuration.
     
    KernalPanic, Jul 25, 2008
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  11. ggoryn

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    Thanks to all
     
    ggoryn, Jul 25, 2008
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