memory question

matt d938 · 1 Oct 2009 at 15:26

Building a new system for windows 7 from my old 939 ddr400 setup now

new one will have gigabyte am2+ mobo and p2 955 cpu

going to be fitted with 8gb xms2 1066 memory,

question is is 8gb overkill ? it will be in 4 x 2gb sticks or will windows utilise it all ?

its going to be 64 bit windows 7

ta.........Matt

matt d938 · 4 Oct 2009 at 00:14

Anyone please ?

matt d938 · 4 Oct 2009 at 17:40

4gb even for 64bit windows ? I thought the 64 versions needed more memory ?

I could put just one of the other sticks of 2gb in to make 6gb but then it wouldn't work in dual channel ?

Cheers ....... Matt

matt d938 · 4 Oct 2009 at 18:11

The missus does use Photoshop but I don't think they are massive files

pc will also be used for progs like dvd2one etc

cheers for all your help guys will try just 4gb