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Memory question.

  • 30-06-2010 8:59pm
    #1
    CaSCaDe711
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 813 ✭✭✭


    Hi. Seen this tonight, seems like a decent price for 16GB of RAM :) Was wondering if I bought it for a laptop (Acer 2920Z) running Win7 would it be a suitable upgrade, similar to plugging in a fast USB Flash Pen on a Vista machine to use as extra RAM..?


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  • #2
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    The max ram your laptop can take is 4GB.

    And 16GB ram would be completely pointless unless you are using some hugely memory intensive software.


  • #3
    ICE HOUSE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 278 ✭✭ICE HOUSE


    Afaik windows uses max 4GB of ram.


  • #4
    CaSCaDe711
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 813 ✭✭✭CaSCaDe711


    Thanks for the replies. So if I did buy that 16GB, could I use part of it for RAM, and keep the rest for storage..?


  • #5
    bbbbb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 738 ✭✭✭bbbbb


    you need a 64 bit os to be able to use more than 4GB
    I would also say it's SW dependant, check if the packages/applications you plan to use perform better on 64bit.


  • #6
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    CaSCaDe711 wrote: »
    Thanks for the replies. So if I did buy that 16GB, could I use part of it for RAM, and keep the rest for storage..?

    No, it doesnt work like that. Are you even looking at the right type of ram?

    Before buying laptop RAM, you should find out:
    -the ram type (there are many different types)
    -the max ram from a harware point of view (check the manufacturer specs)
    -what is currently installed.

    And as mentioned, even if your laptop can physically take more than 4GB, you will need to be using a 64-bit OS to make use of it.


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  • #7
    ICE HOUSE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 278 ✭✭ICE HOUSE


    The ram is not for storing anything.
    Its just temporary storage for your cpu to hold data while your working or doing something on your laptop. Im think windows 7 minimum requirement is 1Gig ram but im not sure if it will pick up on the extra "Usb" ram during installation so be carefull of this.


  • #8
    CaSCaDe711
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 813 ✭✭✭CaSCaDe711


    I understand, I presently have 2GB RAM, but what I'm thinking is using that card the same way as using a USB key for ReadyBoost on a Vista machine, can that be done with Windows 7, and that particular memory card..? Thanks in advance.


  • #9
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    CaSCaDe711 wrote: »
    I understand, I presently have 2GB RAM, but what I'm thinking is using that card the same way as using a USB key for ReadyBoost on a Vista machine, can that be done with Windows 7, and that particular memory card..? Thanks in advance.

    No. You can either upgrade your ram, or leave it as is.

    According to your laptops specs, the max ram it can take is 4GB (2x2GB). Google that if you like to make sure the info is correct. And that must be the correct type of ram, and it must be installed in the ram slots.

    Forget about readyboost, it's pointless and seems to be confusing you.


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