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    4gigs of ram and 32bit vista?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by SkyLit, Aug 10, 2007.

  1. SkyLit

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    i heard that 4gigs of ram will only work with 64bit vista, is this true?
     
    SkyLit, Aug 10, 2007
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    Yes. 32bit Windows can only read up to 3 gb of ram.
     
    chuvak317, Aug 10, 2007
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    Yes you will still be able to install 4gigs in 32bit vista but only about 3.2gigs will actually be useable by the OS.
     
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    thanks guys :)
     
    SkyLit, Aug 10, 2007
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