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    8GB RAM + WinXP 64 bit.......

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by stonesrubber, Nov 29, 2008.

  1. stonesrubber

    stonesrubber Notebook Consultant

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    Will a 160GB SSD support a win XP 64 BIt....and will the latter support 8 GB of RAM?
     
    stonesrubber, Nov 29, 2008
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    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    yes to both, as long as your laptop's chipset supports 8Gb RAM as well.
     
    whizzo, Nov 29, 2008
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    mr__bean Notebook Evangelist

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    why woulde nt it support a SSD, XD

    and yes, in theory but most laptops only go to 4 GB
     
    mr__bean, Nov 29, 2008
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    stonesrubber Notebook Consultant

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    Does a montevina chipset support upto 8gb of RAM
     
    stonesrubber, Nov 29, 2008
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    The 45-series chipset can easily address the whole 8GB.
     
    Andy, Nov 29, 2008
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