hmm why cant my comp handle 4 gigs?
Currently my specs are :
**Mobo:
CPU:
**RAM:
**HDD:
**VIDEO CARD:
I just added another Crucial tracer 1066Mhz 2 gig sticks in there, and it won’t load vista.
However, it works perfectly find on 3 stix. So currently I have 3 gigs at 1066Mhz running smoothly.
Can vista handle 4 gigs?
teggy
February 22, 2008, 6:20pm
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Re: Comp crashes at 4 gigs?
There have been known issues with some motherboards that, they don’t register more than 3 Gigs on Vista.
Try reducing it to 3gig.
http://www.motherboardpoint.com/t159737-win-xp-amp-vista-32bit-how-much-ram-can-i-get-.html
Gizzy
February 22, 2008, 8:05pm
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Re: Comp crashes at 4 gigs?
^-- Teggy, he had a Gigabyte mobo
maybe update the Bios.
Could also be the combination of 2 different types of Ram modules.
Re: Comp crashes at 4 gigs?
The 32 bit version of Vista doesn’t recognize 4 GB of RAM. The most it recognize is about 3.5 gigs if you’re lucky. See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/
Try applying SP1 to Vista. That might resolve it. See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946003/
Gizzy
February 22, 2008, 9:48pm
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Re: Comp crashes at 4 gigs?
Oh, I hope you're not using 32bits Vista on a system with those specs? :p
HSK
February 22, 2008, 10:15pm
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Re: Comp crashes at 4 gigs?
Get on your knees.....
and pray. ROTFL!
Gizzy
February 22, 2008, 10:56pm
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Re: Comp crashes at 4 gigs?
I am hoping for it, thats enough :halo:
Re: Comp crashes at 4 gigs?
try using 64 bit ver of win
Re: Comp crashes at 4 gigs?
try using 64 bit ver of win
32 bit only support up to 2 gigs
more than that is a risk
WTF?
I've seen many machines with window xp pro 32bit run FINE at 4 gigs of ram!
teggy
February 23, 2008, 2:17am
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Re: Comp crashes at 4 gigs?
^Yes that's true for XP
Vista has some issue with 3 gig or more.
Cheegum
February 23, 2008, 2:49am
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Re: Comp crashes at 4 gigs?
Get rid of Ghista.
teggy
February 23, 2008, 3:28am
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XP Rulez
Re: Comp crashes at 4 gigs?
Sad but true, vista don't run on more than 3gb ram.. found out when ordering from dell, they only offered upto 3gb!
Cheegum
February 23, 2008, 3:43am
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Re: Comp crashes at 4 gigs?
XP is the best. I have 512 MB ram (
teggy
February 23, 2008, 7:37am
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Re: Comp crashes at 4 gigs?
On a serious note: Vista has had problems with 3+ gig ram. Microsoft is aware of this, and there is an update for it. Follow the update PB posted.
Hope it works for u bro...
Re: Comp crashes at 4 gigs?
Reporting isn't an issue, its the crashing of my computer that occurs when desktop is about to load.
Will the crashing stop after SP1? Where do I get SP1 ?
Also I dunno if I want to go to 64bit vista, I mean, 32 gives me enough problems, there will be more compatibility options with 64 no?
teggy
February 23, 2008, 11:07pm
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Re: Comp crashes at 4 gigs?
64bit doesn't have that many drivers available yet. I would suggest hold off on it for a while.
Just my opinion....
Re: Comp crashes at 4 gigs?
Serive pack 1 will officially be released around mid March. There is a release candidate available for download from a few sites. However, I would recommend waiting for the official release. Here is one of those sites: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Others/Signatures-Updates/Windows-Vista-Service-Pack.shtml
And that also bring me to my 1000th post on GS
Re: Comp crashes at 4 gigs?
^ Congrats, yeha i'll haev to wait for that :(
) and it works.