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#1: What Would Be...... Author: Nam-Ranger, Location: GEORIGA, USA PostPosted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:58 pm
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....the cost to go 64 bit from 32 bit...?

2: Would it be worth it?

OS VISTA
2.4 GHz X 2
3.00 MB MEMORY
HD 455 GB
#2: Re: What Would Be...... Author: mr-t,  PostPosted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:14 pm
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well first thing i would say is go to window 7 its much better than vista
#3: Re: What Would Be...... Author: Silent_Wolf, Location: Loveland, Colorado PostPosted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:25 pm
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If you plan on using 4GB or more of memory you will want to use a 64 bit system.  If you want to play any of the new games these days they request a min of 4GB but I think it works best with 8GB.  Mr-T is on the money, you will be MUCH happier with Windows 7(Vista Fixed).

Just my 2 cents
#4: Re: What Would Be...... Author: Nam-Ranger, Location: GEORIGA, USA PostPosted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 12:45 am
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Thanks thinking about going to window 7.....can't add memory no slots came with 3GB.....
#5: Re: What Would Be...... Author: RadBaron, Location: North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada eh? PostPosted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 1:29 am
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There should be at least 2 memory slots. All you have to do is take out the 1GB stick and replace it with a 2 , 4 or 8 GB. If you can afford it, get 2 of the same memory. 2x2gb, 2x4gb, etc.

What type of machine are you using, and does it use DDR2 or DDR3 memory.

www.crucial.com , scan my machine will give you answers and recommendations.
#6: Re: What Would Be...... Author: Les73gtx, Location: Maine, USA PostPosted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 2:03 am
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A really Neat little program that I use all the time to find out what all is in any computer I am reparing ... Speccy from Piriform. It is completely safe and free to download. Find it here Speccy It will tell you everything you need to know about a computer no matter how old or who built it. A great tool. 8)

By using that program you can find out exactly what memory size and brand is in your computer and you can use that information to find compatable replacement memory that will work with no problems the first time.
#7: Re: What Would Be...... Author: Nam-Ranger, Location: GEORIGA, USA PostPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:00 pm
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Sorry about taking so long to get back here is some info on memory...Memory slots
Total memory slots 4
Used memory slots 4
Free memory slots 0
Memory
Type DDR2
Size 3072 MBytes
Channels # Dual
DRAM Frequency 400.3 MHz
CAS# Latency (CL) 5 clocks
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 5 clocks
RAS# Precharge (tRP) 5 clocks
Cycle Time (tRAS) 18 clocks
Bank Cycle Time (tRC) 23 clocks
Command Rate (CR) 2T
Physical Memory
Memory Usage 40 %
Total Physical 3.00 GB
Available Physical 1.78 GB
Total Virtual 2.00 GB
Available Virtual 1.88 GB
SPD
Number Of SPD Modules 4
Slot #1
Slot #2
Slot #3
Slot #4
#8: Re: What Would Be...... Author: Nam-Ranger, Location: GEORIGA, USA PostPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:07 pm
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HERE IS SOME OTHER INFO...GOT A CALL INTO MY COMPUTER TECH....THAT DOES THIS COMPUTER TECHING FOR LIVEN..

Operating System
MS Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit SP2
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600  @ 2.40GHz 42 °C
Kentsfield 65nm Technology
RAM
3.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 400MHz (5-5-5-1Cool
Motherboard
ELITEGROUP 680IT-GB (CPU 1) 40 °C
Graphics
Acer AL2216W (1680x1050@59Hz)
512MB GeForce 9800 GT (EVGA) 52 °C
Hard Drives
488GB NVIDIA STRIPE 465.76G (RAID)
Optical Drives
ATAPI DVD A  DH16A1P ATA Device
HL-DT-ST BDDVDRW GGC-H20N SCSI CdRom Device
Audio
High Definition Audio DeviceC

BTW SPECCY IS WAY TO GO THANKS!
#9: Re: What Would Be...... Author: wesley, Location: Iowa PostPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:54 pm
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Since you are running 32 bit now it will not read over 3.2 Gb nor would it make use of more than that. Therefore get the windows 7, 64 bit home premium first. then you can add ram as desired.
I agree with mr.T on the os! I do not like the alpha or beta of windows 8 so no need to worry about it coming out. The ram I would go with highest frequency the motherboard can do, i.e. 8500 which is 800 MHz or the 1066 speed if your mb can take it. I run 8 gbs on many of my pcs and feel any higher would be overkill, but some motherboards can take up to 32 gbs (or perhaps even more).
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