4GB or 2GB For XP.

Claki · February 26th, 2008

Hi again...I was just wondering if i could install 4gb ram on xp home sp2?

Tech Geek Deluxe · February 26th, 2008

You can install it but 32 bit XP will only show 2.5 to 3.5 of the installed Ram.

Various reasons ... there are several links in this site that cover them ... just not sure where.

However here is the basics. Your systems memory configuration on the 32 bit XP can only address up to 4GB ... of which it [by old design] must reserve some for your hardware ... trust me on this ... so if you have memory intensive hardware like a 768MB Video card ... the left over lower addressed ram will be less ... maybe under 3GB showing ...

If you don't plan on upgrading to 64 bit in the next year or two and it is cheaper to get 3GB ... go that way. If it is cheaper to go with 4GB ... then just go that way and realize ... what shows in windows will not be that 4GB ...

Claki · February 26th, 2008

Ok thanks. as im planning on rebuilding my rig im gunna go for 4gb. also what do you think of the 9 series GeForce?

screwballl · February 26th, 2008

The 9 series Geforce cards will not be put to its full power using XP. They have updated a few things so that they run best when using Vista due to DirectX 10.1 but you will still get awesome performance in XP.
As for the memory, the only one that will see and use 4GB or more is a 64-bit OS such as XP 64-bit or Vista 64-bit.

Here a link to help explain some
Where are we going, and what's with the handbasket? : Who ate my memory?

Claki · February 26th, 2008

thanks again :) do you know if they are bringing out a 9900? i could imagine that being quite uber.

screwballl · February 26th, 2008

the main info to date is looking at 9600 and 9800... as for 9900 that may be an extra clock boost or small changes but that would be 6-12 months down the road.

**Hitman** · February 26th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by screwballl

the main info to date is looking at 9600 and 9800... as for 9900 that may be an extra clock boost or small changes but that would be 6-12 months down the road.

Top of the line graphics cards are like women, when they first come out they are expensive, hot, sexy and will do anything you want them to do. After about a year, they are out dated, boring, only do the same old boring things you have grown tired of and something sexier is available.

onebxr · February 26th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hitman

Top of the line graphics cards are like women, when they first come out they are expensive, hot, sexy and will do anything you want them to do. After about a year, they are out dated, boring, only do the same old boring things you have grown tired of and something sexier is available.

Shooooot Hitman, you are meeting the wrong women! My wife of 10 years has gotten better with age! I married way above what i deserved.
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Claki · February 26th, 2008

hahaha...i like the way you think...but unfortunatly my graphics card is old and wrinkly now...i hear it at night begging to be updated.

oldman_gamer · February 26th, 2008

Screwball supplied a very good link for you to read over and here is one I had dug up yesterday that may help.
Ask Dan: What's with the 3Gb memory barrier?

February 26th, 2008	#1
Claki ! Showtek ! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England Posts: 34	4GB or 2GB For XP. Hi again...I was just wondering if i could install 4gb ram on xp home sp2? AMD Athlon X2 6000+ 3.02Ghz Asus M2N SLI Deluxe 3GB Corsair XMS 6400 BFG 9800 GTX 512Mb Seagate Barraccuda 160GB Thermaltake Tough Power 850w X-FI ExtremeGamer Logitech Z-5500 Logitech G15 Keyboard Razer Copperhead Razer Mantis Speed mat

February 26th, 2008	#2
Tech Geek Deluxe Eat from the right tree Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 787	Re: 4GB or 2GB For XP. You can install it but 32 bit XP will only show 2.5 to 3.5 of the installed Ram. Various reasons ... there are several links in this site that cover them ... just not sure where. However here is the basics. Your systems memory configuration on the 32 bit XP can only address up to 4GB ... of which it [by old design] must reserve some for your hardware ... trust me on this ... so if you have memory intensive hardware like a 768MB Video card ... the left over lower addressed ram will be less ... maybe under 3GB showing ... If you don't plan on upgrading to 64 bit in the next year or two and it is cheaper to get 3GB ... go that way. If it is cheaper to go with 4GB ... then just go that way and realize ... what shows in windows will not be that 4GB ... Main: 3ghzQ6600, Gemini2, IP35 Pro, PC 610W PSU, 4GB 6400, XP Pro, 500GB raid 0, 22" + (2)19" WS LCD's w/ Palit 9600 GT and Dual Core Notebook. Cambridge # 12 Portable, Rode Podcaster Fios-15mbs Server: 3.6ghzE3110 Big Typhoon, Gigabyte P35-DS4, 550VX PSU, 8GB DDR2 8000, XP 64, 320GB raid 0, (2) 19" WS LCD, XFX 9600GT, HT 550Pro, BoomTube Portable VidServer: 3ghzQ6600, Nirvana, BloodIron, PC 610W PSU, 4GB 6400, XP Pro, ATI, Bose Sound. Draft-N LanBox: IceCube, 3.6ghzE8400, HDT, EVGA mATX, PSU, 2GB, XP, XFX, 500Gb Sata.

February 26th, 2008	#3
Claki ! Showtek ! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England Posts: 34	Re: 4GB or 2GB For XP. Ok thanks. as im planning on rebuilding my rig im gunna go for 4gb. also what do you think of the 9 series GeForce? AMD Athlon X2 6000+ 3.02Ghz Asus M2N SLI Deluxe 3GB Corsair XMS 6400 BFG 9800 GTX 512Mb Seagate Barraccuda 160GB Thermaltake Tough Power 850w X-FI ExtremeGamer Logitech Z-5500 Logitech G15 Keyboard Razer Copperhead Razer Mantis Speed mat

February 26th, 2008	#4
screwballl Colonel Calamity Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sandy South Posts: 6,279 Blog Entries: 6	Re: 4GB or 2GB For XP. The 9 series Geforce cards will not be put to its full power using XP. They have updated a few things so that they run best when using Vista due to DirectX 10.1 but you will still get awesome performance in XP. As for the memory, the only one that will see and use 4GB or more is a 64-bit OS such as XP 64-bit or Vista 64-bit. Here a link to help explain some Where are we going, and what's with the handbasket? : Who ate my memory? Thanks HL and Corsair! My opinions are my own and not representative of this site or its members. Last edited by screwballl; February 26th, 2008 at 08:13.

February 26th, 2008	#5
Claki ! Showtek ! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England Posts: 34	Re: 4GB or 2GB For XP. thanks again :) do you know if they are bringing out a 9900? i could imagine that being quite uber. AMD Athlon X2 6000+ 3.02Ghz Asus M2N SLI Deluxe 3GB Corsair XMS 6400 BFG 9800 GTX 512Mb Seagate Barraccuda 160GB Thermaltake Tough Power 850w X-FI ExtremeGamer Logitech Z-5500 Logitech G15 Keyboard Razer Copperhead Razer Mantis Speed mat

February 26th, 2008	#6
screwballl Colonel Calamity Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sandy South Posts: 6,279 Blog Entries: 6	Re: 4GB or 2GB For XP. the main info to date is looking at 9600 and 9800... as for 9900 that may be an extra clock boost or small changes but that would be 6-12 months down the road. Thanks HL and Corsair! My opinions are my own and not representative of this site or its members.

February 26th, 2008	#9
Claki ! Showtek ! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England Posts: 34	Re: 4GB or 2GB For XP. hahaha...i like the way you think...but unfortunatly my graphics card is old and wrinkly now...i hear it at night begging to be updated. AMD Athlon X2 6000+ 3.02Ghz Asus M2N SLI Deluxe 3GB Corsair XMS 6400 BFG 9800 GTX 512Mb Seagate Barraccuda 160GB Thermaltake Tough Power 850w X-FI ExtremeGamer Logitech Z-5500 Logitech G15 Keyboard Razer Copperhead Razer Mantis Speed mat

February 26th, 2008	#10
oldman_gamer Nehalem Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northeast Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,344 Blog Entries: 1	Re: 4GB or 2GB For XP. Screwball supplied a very good link for you to read over and here is one I had dug up yesterday that may help. Ask Dan: What's with the 3Gb memory barrier?