XP - Max RAM
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Depends on which version you have, 32 or 64 bit. 32 bit is limited to about 3.5 gb ish depending on your GPU. 64 bit I think is about 128 gb.
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It depends on your hardware but it's generally around the 3GB mark.
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Might by myself another 1GB stick of Geil RAM then 
I take it I just put the RAM in the next available slot. But does that have any bearing on the dual channel thing? Always been a bit confused about how dual channel works to be honest. I just put the RAM in, it works & I'm happy
I take it I just put the RAM in the next available slot. But does that have any bearing on the dual channel thing? Always been a bit confused about how dual channel works to be honest. I just put the RAM in, it works & I'm happy
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Tbh i dont really notice the difference physically when running apps etc with dual channel. If u just add one stick so u have 3 in total it wont run in dual channel, though if u were to add to sticks, making a total of 4 and afaik it would run dual channel.
So is it worth sticking in another 1GB stick? Will it effect game performance? I'm thinking of going half with a mate on another 2GB of Geil RAM & having a stick each. Not worth me buying the 2GB myself if XP 32-bit can't handle it.
The max amount of RAM a 32 bit operating system can address is 2gb.
Windows can then use up to 3.25gb, but that other memory is used for other purposes, like memory for additional devices.
I was curious about this, and bought 4gb for xp, performance in most games has dropped approx 2-3fps. Ive no idea how that works, and its all run at the same speed and clock.
I bought the second set of RAM as my crucial ballistix was dodgy and needed sending back......ironically when i put in another set and ran memtest, it no longer reported any errors. Anyone want to explain that ? lol
But to sum up, no performance gain from adding 1gb, you will also loose dual channel mode so could have a higher hit on performance than mine did.
To sum up buy 2x1gb sticks if your planning to upgrade to 64 bit recently, if not, dont bother.
Oh and:
Windows can then use up to 3.25gb, but that other memory is used for other purposes, like memory for additional devices.
I was curious about this, and bought 4gb for xp, performance in most games has dropped approx 2-3fps. Ive no idea how that works, and its all run at the same speed and clock.
I bought the second set of RAM as my crucial ballistix was dodgy and needed sending back......ironically when i put in another set and ran memtest, it no longer reported any errors. Anyone want to explain that ? lol
But to sum up, no performance gain from adding 1gb, you will also loose dual channel mode so could have a higher hit on performance than mine did.
To sum up buy 2x1gb sticks if your planning to upgrade to 64 bit recently, if not, dont bother.
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theres often a setting in the bios that allows you to use more than that in XP.
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