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    How much ram does Windows 7 recognize?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by kett73, Dec 16, 2009.

  1. kett73

    kett73 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am thinking of upgrading my 5796 from vista 64 to windows 7. Does anyone know if I will be able to get more than 4 gigs of ram out of windows 7 or is it still only going to recognize 4 gigs?
     
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  2. Melarn

    Melarn Notebook Enthusiast

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    Max RAM for Vista 64-bit:

    * Vista Basic: 8GB
    * Vista Home Premium: 16GB
    * Vista Business/Enterprise/Ultimate: 128GB

    Max RAM for Windows 7 64-bit:

    * Starter: 8GB
    * Home Basic: 8GB
    * Home Premium: 16GB
    * Professional: 192GB
    * Enterprise: 192GB
    * Ultimate: 192GB
     
    Melarn, Dec 16, 2009
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    kett73 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I should be able to drop 8 gigs in my 5796 without a problem then.
     
    kett73, Dec 16, 2009
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  4. HeavenCry

    HeavenCry Notebook Virtuoso

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    32 bit Win 7 supports up to 4gb (which is shared with your gpu ram so if you have a 512mb gpu youll have 3,488gb ram).
    64 bit Win 7 will support your maximum laptop capacity (your motherboard supports less than what this os has to offer - im assuming youll go for ultimate?).
     
    HeavenCry, Dec 16, 2009
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    Mutant_Tractor Notebook Evangelist

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    Yep wont be a problem man :)

    EDIT:
    @HellCry - I think he means hes thinking of buying 8GB of chips and putting it in but wanted to check out if it could take it first?
     
    Mutant_Tractor, Dec 16, 2009
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  6. Melarn

    Melarn Notebook Enthusiast

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    As long as your hardware will support it, yes.
     
    Melarn, Dec 16, 2009
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    Eleison Thanatos Eleison

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    The biggest issue you'll face is simply affording two pricey 4 GB chips :).
     
    Eleison, Dec 16, 2009
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