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    Can/Should I add ram to my L505D?

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by fms, llc, Jan 31, 2010.

  1. fms, llc

    fms, llc Newbie

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    Hello all,

    I have a Satellite l505D-s5983 with the m300 processor. I currently have 3gb of ram, but I'm downloading Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver CS4, so I'd like to upgrade to the full 8GB.

    My question is, while running the 32-bit version of Windows 7, is it worth maxing out my computers ram?
     
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  2. m0_

    m0_ Notebook Consultant

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    Nope. I have no clue why 32-bit even still exists in 2010.
     
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  3. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Your machine really won't use much more than that 3GB RAM with 32-bit. However, if you can get ahold of a 64-bit Windows 7 DVD, you can use the same key as your 32-bit version of Windows and do a clean install. The key is good for either 32-bit or 64-bit.

    Retail Win7 DVD's should just install the proper version based on your key so you shouldn't have to worry, just make sure it's a 64-bit DVD. But some OEM and MSDN subscriber discs have the DVD unique to the version of the OS. In this case, for example, if you have Home Premium 32-bit you have to get Home Premium in 64-bit, you can't use the 32-bit Home Premium key to install 64-bit of any other version (i.e. Professional, Ultimate).
     
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  4. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    BTW.. if you do go to Windows 7 HP 64-bit, 8GB is a little bit on the high side, you won't need that much even with the entire Adobe Creative Suite. And seeing as how 8GB of RAM usually costs a buttload of cash, I'd go with 4-6. That should be plenty, plus it'll save you a lot of money.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Feb 1, 2010
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