Added some RAM and.....

**space.cowboy** · 03-09-10, 05:46 PM

Assuming this is the right processor, you can support 64 bit, you just need the operating system.

**Kanati** · 03-09-10, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by SpecOpsScott

And I'm assuming its 32 bit, especially after reading cowboys statement. the BIOS does detect just over 3 gigs.

Essentially i will need to upgrade to windows 7 64 bit, correct?

The bios detecting "just over 3" might mean you'll need to flash your bios as well. (3072 == 3 gig btw... what's "just over" mean?)

**Phyrelight** · 03-09-10, 05:47 PM

roger dodger. I would. You can get an upgrade version pretty cheap. You a student by chance? I just got a student version of windows 7 professional 64 bit oem for $38 with tax and that included the media.

**Phyrelight** · 03-09-10, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by Kanati8869

Originally Posted by SpecOpsScott

And I'm assuming its 32 bit, especially after reading cowboys statement. the BIOS does detect just over 3 gigs.

Essentially i will need to upgrade to windows 7 64 bit, correct?

The bios detecting "just over 3" might mean you'll need to flash your bios as well. (3072 == 3 gig btw... what's "just over" mean?)

Good call, up to date bios is always a good idea prior to windows 7 installation.

**SpecOpsScott** · 03-09-10, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by Kanati8869

Originally Posted by SpecOpsScott

And I'm assuming its 32 bit, especially after reading cowboys statement. the BIOS does detect just over 3 gigs.

Essentially i will need to upgrade to windows 7 64 bit, correct?

The bios detecting "just over 3" might mean you'll need to flash your bios as well. (3072 == 3 gig btw... what's "just over" mean?)

I thought that i saw 3.1 gigs, but i may be wrong, i will check again. I have never flashed a bios, and honestly the process, from what i read makes me a bit nervous.

**SpecOpsScott** · 03-09-10, 06:20 PM

As i see my options, one last question. Is there any harm in leaving the 4th gig installed, or would it be better to wait until i install Windows 7?

**Sgt.TmH** · 03-09-10, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by SpecOpsScott

As i see my options, one last question. Is there any harm in leaving the 4th gig installed, or would it be better to wait until i install Windows 7?

No harm at all.

XP will still have the use of the extra 1gb, and with today's software, that could be a big help.

Remember, the more physical RAM you have, the less virtual (and much slower) RAM is required.