I have read the 32 bit 3 to 4 gig, help

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bernie - Apr 2, 2009 at 02:12 PM
Highway72 Posts 233 Registration date Thursday April 2, 2009 Status Member Last seen July 16, 2009 - Apr 3, 2009 at 05:06 PM
Hello,
after reading the posts on 4 gig's 32 bit systems, I realize that I have unused ram in my machine. I have a 1 Gb GPU installed and 4 1 GB ddr2. this is on a asus board p5n (don't remember exactly which one, as I have a few p5n's) with a e6300, XP pro. It seems if I am understanding correctly that I have 1 stick more than will be utilised. could I simply remove this 1 stick with out causing any bottlenecks or would I do better to remove 2 sticks and install 2 x 512
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monster66 Posts 5 Registration date Wednesday December 17, 2008 Status Member Last seen May 9, 2009
Apr 3, 2009 at 06:14 AM
hi,
there is no unused RAM in a computer.
the greater the RAM memory, the faster your computer will be.
but you should check if so much number of RAM is supported by your processor and motherboard.
Highway72 Posts 233 Registration date Thursday April 2, 2009 Status Member Last seen July 16, 2009 11
Apr 3, 2009 at 05:06 PM
32bit OS will not see past the 3gig range due to way 32bit operates, only a 64bit OS will see the ram beyond, regardless of what the bios/post screen detects it will not be used. In addition more ram DOES NOT always make a PC faster....its down to speed of ram in combination with a good Mobo and Fast CPU without bottlenecks.