Thank you for being a valued part of the CNET community. As of December 1, 2020, the forums are in read-only format. In early 2021, CNET Forums will no longer be available. We are grateful for the participation and advice you have provided to one another over the years.

Thanks,

CNET Support

Question

Pit falls to watch for when changing ram

by Aug 15, 2011 12:24AM PDT

I currantly have 4-512MB sticks of memory = 2GB in my pc.
I am going to replace them with 4- 1GB sticks = 4GB

I know how to physically do it but is there any techie things to watch for or do? Any changes to be made?

Discussion is locked

2 Posts
- Collapse + Expand Details
- Collapse -
Answer
32 Bit or 64 Bit
by Forum moderator Aug 15, 2011 1:15AM PDT

Since all the new sticks are the same size, there should be nothing difficult about simply removing the old and replacing with the new.. (Make sure the sticks are pushed completely down and the clips on each end are closed.)

But if you're using a 32 bit operating system, you will probably notice that only 3.5 GBs will show as being recognized and usable. It's a 32 bit issue and is normal. It's not really a "pitfall" but it's something to be aware of.

On the other hand, if you're using a 64 bit OS, all 4 GB should show up.

Hope this helps.

Grif

- Collapse -
32 bit
by Fish Aug 15, 2011 2:06AM PDT

Thank's Grif. I understand everything in your post.

Back to Windows Legacy OS forum

CNET Forums

Operating Systems
Software
Electronics & Gadgets
Hardware
Tablets & Mobile Devices
General Help
Brand Forums
Roadshow Autos
Off Topic

Other Forums

Forum Info