ram problem

enzomartini · July 5th, 2009, 10:26 AM

hi friend's.... this is my system :
.........ram: 4*1GB (1066)
.........cpu: E8400
.........vga: 9400gt (1GB)

problem : in windows 32bit(xp & vista) my ram known as 2.5GB in fact it must be 3.5 ... but in 64bit , 4GB known... what's wrong?

osprey4 · July 5th, 2009, 10:29 AM

Hi, Enzomartini:

Welcome to TechIMO.

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Aaron_8015 · July 5th, 2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enzomartini

windows 32bit ram known as 2.5, in 64bit 4GB known.

You have pretty much answered your own question.

enzomartini · July 5th, 2009, 10:47 AM

so .. i know....my system detect 2.5GB ...why ?

Aaron_8015 · July 5th, 2009, 10:49 AM

'Ospray' kindly provided a link.

32bit windows can only address a maximum of 4gb which includes system ram, video ram, HDD cashe etc.....