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    Need HELP - U330 upgrade RAM?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by trancemee, Sep 9, 2009.

  1. trancemee

    trancemee Newbie

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    Hi

    I have a laptop w/ the following specs:

    P7350 2GHZ Core 2 Duo
    Vista Home 32bit
    2MB Memory

    I would like to see an increase in performance (even though slight) with an memory upgrade, should I upgrade to a 3MBor 4MB, from my understanding I would need a 64bit operating system to fully utilize 4MB of memory, please advise.

    Thanks!
     
    trancemee, Sep 9, 2009
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You're correct you'll need a 64 bit OS be it Windows or Linux to see more than 3GB of memory.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 9, 2009
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  3. trancemee

    trancemee Newbie

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    Will upgrading it to 3MB make a noticeable difference?
     
    trancemee, Sep 9, 2009
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Unless you've got a specific need I doubt it.
     
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    Euquility Notebook Deity

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    Depending on what you do the extra 1GB might actually be useful and a really cheap upgrade anyways (although definitely nothing groundbreaking)

    What are you hoping to see performance increases on when you use your laptop?
     
    Euquility, Sep 10, 2009
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