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    upgrade the rams for HP DV6810US?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by holyking, Jul 5, 2008.

  1. holyking

    holyking Notebook Consultant

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    i got a HP DV6810US in circuitcity already has 3gb rams in it... and running in
    Processor: AMD Turion 64 X2
    Windows® Vista Home Premium

    should i upgrade it to 4gb rams?
    thank you
     
    holyking, Jul 5, 2008
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Looks like you have the 32bit version of Vista which means even though you can add 4GB RAM the OS will only be able to use ~3.2GB. So, you might see some improvements in performance(dual channel + extra RAM) it wont be anything drastic. if you get 64bit OS then you will be able to use the full 4GB RAM.
     
    miner, Jul 5, 2008
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  3. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    There is no need for 4gb from 3gb unless you want to run a x64 os. ;)
     
    X2P, Jul 5, 2008
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  4. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    You could install 2x2GB PC2-6400 only if you have a 64-bit OS....!!
    If you have the license key for the Vista Home Premium, you can download its 64-bit version or borrow the 64-bit disc and install it using the same key....!! (I have heard that this does not work for OEM keys :eek:)

    It really wont make much of a difference unless you are running applications that are falling short of the 3GB ram you already have....!! Otherwise stick to the 3GB.. :)
     
    Andy, Jul 5, 2008
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