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    4gb ram sticks in gx620 possible?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Msiowner, Dec 16, 2009.

  1. Msiowner

    Msiowner Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey everyone! i want to upgrade my laptop to 8gb ram (vista 64 bit)
    Can this laptop handle 4Gb memory sticks?
     
    Msiowner, Dec 16, 2009
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  2. MexicanSnake

    MexicanSnake I'm back!

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    Yep I run 8gb of ram on my machine ;)
     
    MexicanSnake, Dec 16, 2009
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    Msiowner Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks!
    will definitely order 2 pc's now :)
     
    Msiowner, Dec 16, 2009
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    Yeah!!! good luck it works NICE with 8gb :D.
     
    MexicanSnake, Dec 16, 2009
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    Really? I could barely get 4GB without having a BSOD! I am using 2x2GB Corsair Gaming Memory and it gave me a stop error whenever it enters WinXP, but when I use only 1x2GB it works. It also works with 2x1GB configuration. Tested both memory slots, too, and is working fine. I don't have any idea about the problem. Is it because the Corsair brand are incompatible with the GX620 (1651)?
     
    gladel, Dec 17, 2009
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    Because you are using windows xp, you need at least windows vista x64 to make good use of the 8gb of ram cuz xp x64 isnt that good...

    I think that your ram its fine maybe you should try windows 7 x64 and update your bios :) .
     
    MexicanSnake, Dec 17, 2009
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    Curious, which ram are you guys buying?
     
    catacylsm, Dec 19, 2009
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    I used 1 elpida pc2-6400 DDR2 stick + 1 samsung pc2-6400 DDR2 stick :D
     
    MexicanSnake, Dec 19, 2009
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    Same chips Kingston use. Nice.
     
    gladel, Dec 21, 2009
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    I use OCZ in all my custom home computers and laptops. Very stable when overclocking.
     
    huckleberry2703, Dec 22, 2009
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    most companies use all kinds of chips. i have seen the same exact part number sticks from ocz with 4 different brands of chip on 4 different sets. make no difference anymore what brand is on them. the only thing that will effect is the warranty of them. even if you order 2 of the same sets on the same day you may end up with 2 different kinds of chips on them
     
    zfactor, Dec 22, 2009
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