Memory – Compatibility of Memory Sticks with 32 and 64 Bit OS

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My current setup:

Windows Vista, 32 bit

  • 2 sticks of 1 GB Kingston HyperX 1333Mhz ram
  • Asus P5K3 Deluxe Motherboard

My Theoretical, temporary setup

  • Windows Vista, 32 bit
  • 4 sticks of 2 GB, 1333 MHz ram

Final setup in 2 months time

  • Windows 7 Home Premium, 64 bit
  • 4 sticks of 2 GB, 1333 MHz ram

Questions:

Is there any problems with having 8 GB ram in a 32 bit Windows Vista?
As i understand it, i would simply only be able to utiluse ~3,2 GB of them. The rest would just be unsused.
Is this correct?

Does anyone have any notes i should be aware of, before buying this?

Best Answer

Is there any problems with having 8 GB ram in a 32 bit Windows Vista? As i understand it, i would simply only be able to utiluse ~3,2 GB of them. The rest would just be unsused. Is this correct?

Yes, the extra memory will be physically present, but not usable by a 32-bit OS. It will not cause problems.

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