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    dv4t max memory expansion?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by PCNewb, Aug 2, 2008.

  1. PCNewb

    PCNewb Notebook Enthusiast

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    i will be buying a dv4t with 2gb ram memory, i wanna know if it could be expanded to 4gb after i buy it.

    if someone knows plz tell me. and sorry for my bad english :s
     
    PCNewb, Aug 2, 2008
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    I'm pretty sure since they sell it with 4 GB of RAM that it can support 4 or more GB of RAM.
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Aug 2, 2008
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    It can be expanded to at least 4GB but you will need 64bit OS to make use of much more than 3GB.
     
    powerpack, Aug 2, 2008
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    Yes, but make sure you're running 64-bit Vista.
     
    NAS Ghost, Aug 2, 2008
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    ok thanks .
     
    PCNewb, Aug 2, 2008
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    64 bit Vista is just the software right?? i can get it easily any time i upgrade my pc to 4gb?
     
    PCNewb, Aug 2, 2008
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    4 Gigs of 800 Mhz RAM...you can find one on newegg (2 DIMM 4 gigs) for $54+shipping after a mail in rebate
     
    neuromed92, Aug 3, 2008
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