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Question

2GB vs 4GB vs 8GB RAM

Dec 3, 2012 11:03PM PST

On my Windows Vista ACER Aspire 4730Z PC would it help to add more RAM memory? If so how much? I have 2GB now.

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Re: RAM
Dec 3, 2012 11:12PM PST

That depends on if Vista is 32 or 64 bits. And against what it is supposed to help. For example, if your disk is full or you have viruses it won't help against that.

Kees

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Vista Ram
Dec 4, 2012 8:41AM PST

Hello, I have a 32 bit PC. I have Norton Security Suite 2012 and no viruses are present. Should I buy a bigger Ram Board or not?
Thanks,
Tom

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Depends on which Vista.
Dec 3, 2012 11:15PM PST

But usually it's more about the other issues if speed is a concern. I encounter malware and full disks too often.
Bob

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With 32 bit you may get from 2.5 to about 3.5 GB available
Dec 4, 2012 8:46AM PST

AND you still have the per process limit of 2.0GB.

Would you be upset if you went to 4 or more GB RAM and Vista reported it can use 2.5GB?

Most folk would be.
Bob