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    ram ungrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by deadmen, Nov 24, 2007.

  1. deadmen

    deadmen Notebook Enthusiast

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    can i use dual channel memory eve if windows only uses 3.4gb of ram?

    an getting a second 2gb of ram
     
    deadmen, Nov 24, 2007
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    uhm, yes, as long as you use matching sticks of ram and the motherboard supports it. anything over 3gb is really a waste w/ 32bit os.

    which os?
     
    nobscot6, Nov 24, 2007
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    windows xp is just felt better with dual channel
     
    deadmen, Nov 24, 2007
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