RAM- Memory query

Discussion in 'hardware' started by samy, Jul 29, 2024.

  1. samy

    samy Registered Member

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    I have an additional old PC I am using from time to time.
    the PC is running Windows 7 x32
    Opening the " Computer Basic Information" I got:
    Installed Memory (RAM): 8GB (3.40 usable)

    What this means?
     
  2. 3x0gR13N

    3x0gR13N Registered Member

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    32bit versions of Windows cannot utilize more than 4GB of RAM.
     
  3. samy

    samy Registered Member

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    thanks for your prompt clarification
     
  4. xxJackxx

    xxJackxx Registered Member

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    Not sure if it is something that would interest you but you could use some RAM Disk software to make use of the unused RAM.
    List of RAM drive software - Wikipedia
    Just a suggestion if you want to do something with that RAM. Might not be worth the effort.
    You can't upgrade to a 64 bit OS without having to lose your current installation.
    Or you can just ignore the whole thing and forget you saw my post. :D
     
  5. Brummelchen

    Brummelchen Registered Member

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    0.6 is reserved and not accessible for any software. also the rest of 4gig - waste of memory, install windows 10 x64.
     
  6. xxJackxx

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    I don't think they are allowing free upgrades anymore. By the time you pay for the license you are half way to buying a new micro PC that would be a much bigger upgrade as far as hardware and software.
     
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