hi all, i am running vista 32 bit with 4 gig of ram.i know it only uses 3 gig but what i want to know is if i go over to 64 bit and start using the extra gig will the pc perform better.the only reason i ask is that i remember reading somewhere that the 64 bit version wasnt as quick as the 32...
vista 64 bit and ram
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64bit is just as fast as 32 bit
before installing vista x64 make sure you remove one of the sticks, then reinsert once installed.
sometimes with 4gig in whilst installing, it later throws a wobbly, randomly blue screening in normal use (even after sp1) that mght just be me tho
sometimes with 4gig in whilst installing, it later throws a wobbly, randomly blue screening in normal use (even after sp1) that mght just be me tho
Article link to this, as I have installed with 4GB in and it has given me a few BSODs - i was thinking it's just the new RAM that might be broken.
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did you download and install >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929777
you need to use 1GB or 2GB and then install this fix patch then install 4GB and then back to normal -it same in my PC as well
you need to use 1GB or 2GB and then install this fix patch then install 4GB and then back to normal -it same in my PC as well
i'll have a look later for you
this even happend with an integrated/slipstreamed sp1
there is another way around if you've allready installed with 4gig, basically take out one of the dimms and use it normally for a few days (run benchmarks, your usual apps and a quick blast with a few games) making sure to restart it a few times for it to get used to the new memory config, if that stops your bsod reinsert the other dimm and all should be fine, other wise i'd start inspecting any 3rd party 64bit firewalls and av software
Guys I was just wondering is this process still essential as I am probably gonna do a fresh install of vista tomorrow and I have 4GB of ram.
I have installed vista 64bit before without this update and with all 4 x 1GB sticks installed and never had a problem
I have installed vista 64bit before without this update and with all 4 x 1GB sticks installed and never had a problem
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I have installed vista 64bit before without this update and with all 4 x 1GB sticks installed and never had a problem
I probably just answered my own question