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    Can 8600GT use the unrecognized memory on a 4GB 32 bit 1530?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by derek2615, Feb 14, 2008.

  1. derek2615

    derek2615 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was planning on upgrading to 4 GB and staying with 32-bit Vista on my new 1530. I wondered if anything can utilize the extra .5 GB that Vista 32 is unable to address or is it just going to sit there unused/unseen and lonely...
    Thanks,
    Derek
     
    derek2615, Feb 14, 2008
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    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    The OS will only recognize 3.3GBs of ram. Then from that, the GPU uses whatever amount you want. If ram is not being recognized by the OS, the GPU can't possibly use it.

    So no, you can't put the "wasted" ram to good use by giving it to the GPU because it's technically not there, the computer does not know how to use it.
     
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    Rats!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    derek2615 Notebook Enthusiast

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    This makes perfect sense. Thanks for the quick answer!
    Derek
     
    derek2615, Feb 14, 2008
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    You can always install vista 64 bit to see all the 4gigs of ram.
     
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    Yes, I knew that, but I did know about compatibility issues with all of the different 32 bit apps that I need to run (and the games... :rolleyes: ).
    Thanks,
    Derek
     
    derek2615, Feb 14, 2008
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