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    4 GB ram?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by faceman, Aug 15, 2007.

  1. faceman

    faceman Notebook Consultant

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    I saw that the Inspiron 1520 has the option for 4 GB ram. Would all of it even be usable?
     
    faceman, Aug 15, 2007
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    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Santa Rosa notebooks like the Dell 1520 can use 4gb of ram with a 64-bit OS(you probably wont need 4gbs of ram though).

    Also dont buy ram from dell since it is expensive.Look at the hot ram deals thread for great prices on ram.
     
    Kdawgca, Aug 15, 2007
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  3. DoubleBlack

    DoubleBlack Notebook Deity

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    All 4GB would be if you install a x64 OS, but if you only use the OS that comes with it (which would be x86) then it would be 3.25GB to 3.5GB depending on your system configuration.
     
    DoubleBlack, Aug 15, 2007
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  4. faceman

    faceman Notebook Consultant

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    what would be a x64 OS?
     
    faceman, Aug 15, 2007
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  5. DoubleBlack

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    Um...the x64 version of any OS <_<
     
    DoubleBlack, Aug 15, 2007
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  6. gucci6

    gucci6 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Why would dell sell a system with 32bit OS that has 4gb of ram if it isnt usable?
     
    gucci6, Aug 15, 2007
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    $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
     
    dru500a, Aug 15, 2007
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    having 3.5 usable is better than 2 gigs
     
    cliegal, Aug 15, 2007
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    Why not 3gb usable?
     
    gucci6, Aug 15, 2007
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