4gigs ram installed, 2 gigs showing?? - Page 2

Stormcrow · December 20th, 2007

Or just use Vista's Disk Management Utility to resize the partition on the HDD and install Linux in the free space. You can always reformat that partition and expand Vista's again later.

frostybrad · December 22nd, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAID

with XP and 4 GB or RAM installed, my system saw about 3.2 GB which makes sense because of the 768 MB on my 8800.

his videocards take up 1.5 GB of memory so that puts him around 2.5 GB which brings up a good question - exactly how much is showing up? just 2 GB?

Now that I think about it, it might have said alittle more than 2 gigs.... I will have to get back on the computer to double check the exact number..... sorry about that, guess I should have paid a little more attention.....

ill post back with the amount showing...

OcciferFriendly · December 22nd, 2007

Remember, RAM isn't the only thing that takes up addressing space - so does cache on the CPU and other things.

His vid cards take up 1.5 GB, his cache will take up a little bit more, PCI slots a little bit more - and you have your number. I'd imagine it'll end up being something like 2.2 or 2.3 GB being used.

If the memory is not addressable by the system it is in fact just sitting there unused, I believe.

2GB really is the 32 bit sweet spot - I wouldn't want to go triple SLI or quad crossfire on a 32 bit rig, since that would likely put you below 2GB of RAM. At that point just for that purpose alone I'd go 64 bit.

polobunny · December 22nd, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by OcciferFriendly

Remember, RAM isn't the only thing that takes up addressing space - so does cache on the CPU and other things.

His vid cards take up 1.5 GB, his cache will take up a little bit more, PCI slots a little bit more - and you have your number. I'd imagine it'll end up being something like 2.2 or 2.3 GB being used.

If the memory is not addressable by the system it is in fact just sitting there unused, I believe.

2GB really is the 32 bit sweet spot - I wouldn't want to go triple SLI or quad crossfire on a 32 bit rig, since that would likely put you below 2GB of RAM. At that point just for that purpose alone I'd go 64 bit.

Very good post. I agree with you it would be pretty darn useless to go triple SLI under a 32bit OS. :)

OcciferFriendly · December 22nd, 2007

Thanks!

How much you want to bet someone will? Not anyone around here though, we're too smart for that!

I'm going to get a diagram that from a guy on another forum that shows the relationship very well - it gets posted about once a week over there!

Edit: here it is:

RangerXLT8 · December 22nd, 2007

I recommend switching to a 64-Bit OS be it XP or Vista. 4GB of ram makes programs and games alot FASTER, in loading time and it also makes the general experience faster and smoother..

polobunny · December 22nd, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by OcciferFriendly

Thanks!

How much you want to bet someone will? Not anyone around here though, we're too smart for that!

I'm going to get a diagram that from a guy on another forum that shows the relationship very well - it gets posted about once a week over there!

Edit: here it is:

Again a quality post and a very useful diagram. I'll save it, I feel like I'll need that as people upgrade to big video cards and all. :)

frostybrad · December 22nd, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAID

with XP and 4 GB or RAM installed, my system saw about 3.2 GB which makes sense because of the 768 MB on my 8800.

his videocards take up 1.5 GB of memory so that puts him around 2.5 GB which brings up a good question - exactly how much is showing up? just 2 GB?

in Xp it shows 2.5gigs of ram.... so im okay??

Panda Man · December 22nd, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostybrad

in Xp it shows 2.5gigs of ram.... so im okay??

Yup. You'll still need a 64-bit OS of course, to utilize all 4 gigs ;)

frostybrad · December 23rd, 2007

Well im looking into it..... My brother just purchased a new computer and he recieved both Vista Ultimate 64bit aswell as the 32 bit version..... I asked him if I could install the 64 bit version and he didn't mind, but he's not sure if I can regester it since he's already got it regestered.... He says he loves the 64 bit version of Vista..... says he hasn't had any problems... although he's not into the programs part of computer, but more so gaming...

again, again, and again.... thanks so much for the help.... i think if there was a prize around here for the guy that asks the most questions.... i think i'd have a chance at winning it!!! LOL...

Brad

December 20th, 2007	#11
Stormcrow HL's Technomancer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Frozen North Posts: 1,168 Blog Entries: 1	Re: 4gigs ram installed, 2 gigs showing?? Or just use Vista's Disk Management Utility to resize the partition on the HDD and install Linux in the free space. You can always reformat that partition and expand Vista's again later.

December 22nd, 2007	#13
OcciferFriendly Go ahead, try to get away Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 242 Blog Entries: 1	Re: 4gigs ram installed, 2 gigs showing?? Remember, RAM isn't the only thing that takes up addressing space - so does cache on the CPU and other things. His vid cards take up 1.5 GB, his cache will take up a little bit more, PCI slots a little bit more - and you have your number. I'd imagine it'll end up being something like 2.2 or 2.3 GB being used. If the memory is not addressable by the system it is in fact just sitting there unused, I believe. 2GB really is the 32 bit sweet spot - I wouldn't want to go triple SLI or quad crossfire on a 32 bit rig, since that would likely put you below 2GB of RAM. At that point just for that purpose alone I'd go 64 bit. OcciferPrime Specifications: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.16 GHz Asus P5K-E/Wifi-AP \| Visiontek HD 3870 4 GB OCZ Fata1ty DDR2-800 WD Raptor 74 GB \| WD Caviar SE 80 GB PC Power & Cooling Silencer 610W Win XP Pro SP2

December 22nd, 2007	#15
OcciferFriendly Go ahead, try to get away Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 242 Blog Entries: 1	Re: 4gigs ram installed, 2 gigs showing?? Thanks! How much you want to bet someone will? Not anyone around here though, we're too smart for that! I'm going to get a diagram that from a guy on another forum that shows the relationship very well - it gets posted about once a week over there! Edit: here it is: OcciferPrime Specifications: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.16 GHz Asus P5K-E/Wifi-AP \| Visiontek HD 3870 4 GB OCZ Fata1ty DDR2-800 WD Raptor 74 GB \| WD Caviar SE 80 GB PC Power & Cooling Silencer 610W Win XP Pro SP2 Last edited by OcciferFriendly; December 22nd, 2007 at 08:58. Reason: Added diagram

December 22nd, 2007	#16
RangerXLT8 Worker Ant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 986	Re: 4gigs ram installed, 2 gigs showing?? I recommend switching to a 64-Bit OS be it XP or Vista. 4GB of ram makes programs and games alot FASTER, in loading time and it also makes the general experience faster and smoother.. Quad Core Xeon 3210@3.269ghz GA-EP35C-DS3R 466FSB x 7 -- 60mm Delta fan on NB 2x2gb Patriot Viper DDR3-1333@1400MHz 7-7-7-20 1.7v Sapphire HD4870 512mb GDDR5 770/1100 2x Raptor 150 ADFD RAID 0--WD320YS RE 16mb Storage Samsung Super WriteMaster SATA 20x DL DVDRW X-Fi eXtremeGamer w\Logitech Z-2300 Silverstone Olympia 650w 54A 12v Rail @50C DangerDen Torture Rack--MC-TDX CPU block--Black Ice GTX240 w\Delta Tri-blade low speed fans--MCP355 Rev 2--Swiftech MicroRes--Tygon 3603 3/8"ID Logitech G5 - Logitech LX-710 wireless KB Vista Ultimate x64 SP1

December 23rd, 2007	#20
frostybrad Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 287	Re: 4gigs ram installed, 2 gigs showing?? Well im looking into it..... My brother just purchased a new computer and he recieved both Vista Ultimate 64bit aswell as the 32 bit version..... I asked him if I could install the 64 bit version and he didn't mind, but he's not sure if I can regester it since he's already got it regestered.... He says he loves the 64 bit version of Vista..... says he hasn't had any problems... although he's not into the programs part of computer, but more so gaming... again, again, and again.... thanks so much for the help.... i think if there was a prize around here for the guy that asks the most questions.... i think i'd have a chance at winning it!!! LOL... Brad E6600 Dual Core @3.4GHZ (1511 FSB)@1.325volts 2x 8800 GTX KO ACS3 PCI-E 630MHZ 768MB 2.0GHZ Raptor 74GB WD Caviar 250GB HD Antec 1200 Hundred Case 4 gigs of Corsair XMS2 TWIN -6400C4 2GB DDR2-800 CL 4-4-4-12-2T 680I SLI LGA775 MOBO Samsung DVD+RW Enermax Galaxy 1000 wats PSU 24" Samsung SynMaster Cooling: Swiftech Dual rad Swiftech Micro Res Swiftech Apogee GT Cpu block 2x Koolance 8800 GTX Full Coverage Water blocks Feser One Blue Fluid

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