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    i honestly, really do not get this

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by turrdrop_88, Nov 29, 2007.

  1. turrdrop_88

    turrdrop_88 Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you have a 32bit Windows Vista, is it ture that it cannot read 4gigz of ram? What does this actually mean?

    1. The OS cannot read 4gigz of ram but still can use 4gigz of ram?

    2. The OS cannot read 4gigz of ram and also can only use up to 3gigz?
     
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    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    Here is the source.
     
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    turrdrop_88 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks john doe
     
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    so if i get a laptop with 4gig ram, im better off with just purchasing it with 2gig ram to acquire dual channel huh? It only comes with Windows Vista Business 32 bit.

    Is there a big difference, bug wise, compatibility wise between the 32 bit and 64 bit OS?
     
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    The significance of dual channel is overblown. As long as you have 2 sticks of RAM installed, you'll probably get some dual channel, but the difference is only a few % points. If you get a laptop with 4GB of RAM, get the 64bit version of Vista and you can use all of it. You can switch between 32bit and 64bit using the same license.

    64bit is newer, so there are some small compatibility problems, but generally it works well. In theory 64bit is more stable due to signed drivers and a few other improvements that 32bit does not have.
     
    orev, Nov 30, 2007
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