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Thread ID: 121702	2011-11-08 00:11:00	Will extra memory make much difference?	Bryan (147)	Press F1

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1242389	2011-11-08 00:11:00	I have two desktop PCs, both running Win7 Home Premium. One has a gigabyte K8 Triton motherboard with 3g memory. The second is an Acer E946GZ motherboard with 2g memory. If I was to up the memory to 4g on both, would there be a noticable difference to the operation of the systems?	Bryan (147)
1242390	2011-11-08 00:25:00	Are you running 32 bit or 64 bit windows?	wratterus (105)
1242391	2011-11-08 00:30:00	On the Acer, yes, the jump from 2GB to 3GB seems to make the most difference in my experience. 4GB is good for gaming (But you'll need 64-bit to take advantage of it all). Otherwise, there may be better ways to spend your money :)	Chilling_Silence (9)
1242392	2011-11-08 00:36:00	Both are on 32bit but both are capable of 64. Both are capable of dual channel which the Gigabyte is using, The Acer is on single but I assume that is because it only has a single 2g memory stick.	Bryan (147)
1242393	2011-11-08 03:37:00	Dont hold you breath, the Triton has other limitations.	PENTIUM (426)
1242394	2011-11-08 04:38:00	Other limitations? Could you elucidate please, not that it really matters for an old codger like me?	Bryan (147)
1242395	2011-11-08 07:22:00	As chilling_Silence pointed out, if 32bit, going above 3GB is not any use, as it wont be able to use it all. The jump from 2 to 3 will see a noticeable increase. This machine has 4GB installed but its only 32Bit as well, says 3.5 usable (had a spare 2GB laying about, but no 1 GB)	wainuitech (129)
1242396	2011-11-08 08:02:00	Both are on 32bit but both are capable of 64. Both are capable of dual channel which the Gigabyte is using, The Acer is on single but I assume that is because it only has a single 2g memory stick. I'd seriously doubt it's using dual-channel if it's got 3GB.	inphinity (7274)
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