i have the 32 bit windows 7 pro w/4 gb ram. i was going to go to 8 gb but read that 32 bit will not read it. could i get a second opinion ?
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32bit oses can only physically allocate 3.5GB of memory. No 32 bit os can allocate over this set amount. If you need to allocate more memory you will need a 64bit os.
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Hi, good question I didn't have an answer for so I googled it. Lots of answers all saying the same thing. Windows 7 (32-bit) will support up to 4GB but I think it only use 3.3GB of RAM.
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Windows 7 32 bit Will be blind to any more than 4 gigs of ram. Won't hurt it but it will not use it and therefor a waste.
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A 64 bit windows install is the norm today compared with 32 bit installations. I don't remember reading anything that would lead me to believe that there would be any problem. My advice, go for it. This board is inexpensive and has worked for me without a hitch. Peace.
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I have one and it's 64 bit. My only disappointment was that it will only handle 8GB of memory. Other than that, it works great.
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I think so, but more than likely you will only utilize 32-bit of your system. I suggest you look into an upgrade for 64-bit systems only.
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It has to do with whether you use a 32 bit versus 64 bit. A 32 bit operating system is only going to recognize 3.2 GB of system memory maximum. A 64 bit operating system will recognize and be able to utilize all system memory installed, the motherboard will be the limiting factor then.
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Yes...quite well I might add. I run Windows 7 Pro 64 bit...never a problem.
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giving that it's coming with win8, you better use it. 32bit can't use more than 4gig of ram, and is not in use these days so there is really no point for using it..im using the default and very happy with it
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What operating system do you plan on using? Windows 7 64 Bit= probably not, unless you are playing high end games or using CAD related programs. Windows 8= it would be worth the investment. I'm running 16 Gb of RAM with a Sabertooth on a high demand CAD machine with Windows 7, and the performance is outstanding. I'm also running 8 Gb of RAM on a Sabertooth with Windows 8 in a Premiere/After Effects/Photoshop environment and I'm purchasing 8 more Gb's to improve the performance.
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32 bit version can only run up to 4gb. Won't be super fast, but the fresh load should make it run good for time
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Hi sorry for the delay in responding to the question, but Yes Windows 8 will work perfectly fine with this MB and what ever processor you chose to use. I would suggest at least getting Windows 8 pro 64 bit, if not Pro edition, the home edition is fine. But make sure you get the 64bit edition or you will not get benefit of the Ram needed, which should be at least 8 gigs. I am currently running 16 Gigs, which is more than enough, but 8 gigs is the perfect amount. There is no need for 32 gigs that is going overboard on ram or anything really over 16 for that matter. Just depends on what games or plans you have to use this new machine. Hope that answers your question. Hi sorry for the delay in responding to the question, but Yes Windows 8 will work perfectly fine with this MB and what ever processor you chose to use. I would suggest at least getting Windows 8 pro 64 bit, if not Pro edition, the home edition is fine. But make sure you get the 64bit edition or you will not get benefit of the Ram needed, which should be at least 8 gigs. I am currently running 16 Gigs, which is more than enough, but 8 gigs is the perfect amount. There is no need for 32 gigs that is going overboard on ram or anything really over 16 for that matter. Just depends on what games... » Read More Hi sorry for the delay in responding to the question, but Yes Windows 8 will work perfectly fine with this MB and what ever processor you chose to use. I would suggest at least getting Windows 8 pro 64 bit, if not Pro edition, the home edition is fine. But make sure you get the 64bit edition or you will not get benefit of the Ram needed, which should be at least 8 gigs. I am currently running 16 Gigs, which is more than enough, but 8 gigs is the perfect amount. There is no need for 32 gigs that is going overboard on ram or anything really over 16 for that matter. Just depends on what games or plans you have to use this new machine. Hope that answers your question. « Show Less
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Aside from the 2GB limitation, others have reported great success running Win 7 with just 2GB, and some have even reported running it on 1 GB, thought I'd recommend upgrading to 2 GB.
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I had to go look that model up and found it is a dual core pc with Windows 7. Most of those are shipped with four gig of either DDR2 or DDR3 RAM. This is the original DDR RAM and will not fit. If you don't know what type of RAM you have and it isn't on the pc cover, do a search for a handy little program named "Speccy." It will tell you all kinds of things about your computer including what type of RAM you need!
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You should probably look up the manual.... the 16 GB (if I recall correctly) is not supported, only a maximum of 8 GB.
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Not a big difference. Win 7 pro has more applications for business needs. Also, Windows 7 pro will recognize more than 16gb system memory Thank you
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I have no idea what Win 8.1 says about this SD card, but I can tell you Win 7 reads it as a 8GB card. Of course, all SD cards have a portion reserved for the bits that make it possible for the card to communicate with the computer and vice versa, so the card will not show the full 8GB as free for use. Possibly 8.1 is reading it as 7.1 GB, and someone mistakenly saw that as 71 MB. Otherwise, there is no way to explain the vast differences.
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i truly don't know i think you can put up to 32GB but the pc itself is a beast i wont put more than 8GB unless if im crazy lol .. but i won't recommend windows 8 with it every week i have to reboot.. its because i download lots of crap! so
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The 32-bit software is limited to only 3GB of RAM. You need to install the 64-bit version of windows to use 4GB (or more) of RAM. It doesnt matter what version of windows. Unfortunately this switch will render all of your data on the currect hard drive unusable.