New Computer

New Computer

by msjim Aug 21, 2010 1:34AM PDT

I am going to buy a new desktop computer. How much ram will Windows 7 use? Also, the way I understand things other programs will be using the ram besides Windows so how much do I need for it to run at it's fastest??

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Check this site

by Steven Haninger Aug 21, 2010 3:19AM PDT

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa366778(VS.85).aspx

Scroll down to the listing for the various Windows 7 versions as each will be different in how much RAM can be supported. You will need to decide whether you want to go 32 or 64 bit. 32 bit tops out at 4 gbs but, in actuality, will probably use about 3 1/2. RAM doesn't, itself, affect system speed but too little can cause slower performance due to hard drive usage as "virtual memory" when physical memory is used up. The amount of RAM you need depends more on what programs you want to run and how many you want to keep open at the same time. At some point, adding more RAM does nothing for speed. Your process is the major player in that regard.

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New Computer 32/64

by msjim Aug 22, 2010 2:53AM PDT

Steven,

When you are going from an old computer to a new computer does software care if the new computer is 64 bit? The software I am refercing is my Office Home and Student 2007. I have it running on my Vista Home Premium 32 bit and my new computer would be Windows 7 64 bit. So, could I use 2007 on my new computer??

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I have Office 2007 on a Win 7 64 bit PC

by Steven Haninger Aug 22, 2010 3:35AM PDT

It is the Home and Student version. It runs fine. I've not found Windows 7 64 bit to reject any of the software I ran on my Win XP 32 bit machine that I built 6 years ago. I won't try to tell you that Win 7 is all smooth sailing but I've had an easier time transitioning to this OS than when I went from Win 98 to XP.

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