New PC max for lowest cost, maybe...
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Originally Posted by
ITstudent2006
In reference to the 32-bit not being able to see all 4GB. In the absence of the /PAE switch hack, the Windows memory is limited to 4 GB no more. The reason you will only see like 3.0-3.3 GB is because in most cases your address space is filled with just RAM. But when you reach the max RAM all of your memory-mapped devices (Graphics Card, BIOS ROM etc.. will start using your RAm and filling up your space)
So as far as the RAM thing goes just put 3 GB in your machine because thats what you're going to see anyways. By putting 3GB in your machine you save on the cost of the extra gig but you put a little more strain on your HD, but with 500GiG it's not an issue.
Lets say you only had 3 GB. You would see all 3 Gigs because when you're not maxed out the divices mentioned above use your hard drive as it's cache ( I believe this is how it works.) I will be corrected if I am wrong!
But I would recomend a 64-bit OS because your RAM options are limitless. Your MAX RAM is 18 GB. So it will read all 4 Gigs ( i believe) you're not limited to 4GB (3.3GB actually]like 32-bit]), any kinks have been ironed out as mentioned above.
Remember anythign I said is from my knowledge I could be wrong. I will be corrected if any of this is wrong.
Rick
bk39 confused, not at all technical. So is the 4gig okay with the 64bit?
Anything other suggestions about anything else rereading my original thoughts?
Thanks everyone for your help.
bk39... what is a BIOS issue? Explain simply for me please.This is all a real education for me and I appreciate all you input, from all of you.
bk39... So do I want the 4g or go for 3.0 or 3.3g?