2GB to 4GB system not showing upgrade

Heffer23

Heffer23

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Hi all,
I have just fitted new (for me) memory to my PC. Its exactly the same as before but now I have 4GB fitted [2x2GB] where as previously I had 2 [1x1GB].
The memory is 2x2GB Corsair TwinX DDR2 XMS2 Dominator PC2-8500(1066) 240pin CAS 5 EPP + Airflow Fan.

Trouble I have is on 3Dmark06
Previously when I checked my system details with 3Dmark06 it used to say I had 2032MB – which as I had 2GB would be correct.
Now I have fitted my 4GB, 2 sticks in 0 & 2 [blue slots] the system details say I have 2800 MB of memory !!!
Surely it should say I have approx 4000 MB

Can anyone explain please?

My system is as follows:

E6600 2.4GHz
Inno3D 680i SLI Mobo
2x2GB PC-8500 DDR2 Corsair Dominator + Airflow fan
Zalman CNPS9500 CPU fan
Coolermaster 850w PSU
Single Asus 8800GTX G80
& a Antec P180
Im running windows XP
 
Sweet lord I think you're all right.
I believe I am 32bit.......... !!!
Cheers, will get upgrade to xp 64bit first, more money :o(
 
Cheers all.... I'll wait for Windows 7 unless I can get hold of a cheap / free xp 64.
Talking of Win7 RC...... will that require a complete reinstall or is it an upgrade???
I don't mind admitting I am a complete noob, if you hadn'y already guessed.
Many thanks in advance
 
Hi vortX,
Agreed, Win 7 defo way to go.
I'm currently on 32bit so the trial RC is saying I can't upgrade to 64 bit.
Is that I can't upgrade without a complete reinstall or I can't upgrade full stop??? Confused
 
You guys know your stuff........ I've also put a post on Overclocking which ties in with my memory question. Any chance you lot could give your views on this too.
Its the
Overclocking E6600 with nTune or BIOS thread
Many thanks
 
Hi guys,

Just to finish this post I upgraded to win7 64bit

System now shows I have 4+GB of memory..... very happy :)

Many thanks for advice
 
bledd. said:
W7 is a breath of fresh air isn't it!
Click to expand...

Hi guys (orig poster here), I'm afraid I'm gonna have to disagree.
I put win7 64bit on Saturday just gone & by Monday night lost all internet connection & still have been unable to get it back.

My ISP (Sky) has told me to go back to xp or vista as these are the only ones they support.

Surely that can't be the case, a massive new OS & an ISP doesn't support it.

I've raised this concern here:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18063192

If anyone has some answers... PLEASE
 
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