32bit and ram?

Sabotage · 31 Aug 2009

so how much ram can windows 7 ult. 32-bit support? i heard it was 4gb? and just for the heck of it, does anyone have a 64bit beta key they don't want

zigzag3143 · 31 Aug 2009

Sabotage said:

so how much ram can windows 7 ult. 32-bit support? i heard it was 4gb? and just for the heck of it, does anyone have a 64bit beta key they don't want

Most 32 bit mobo's will see 4 gigs but effectively use only about 3.3 like mine (a dell)

Ken

Dark Nova Gamer · 31 Aug 2009

zigzag3143 said:

Most 32 bit mobo's will see 4 gigs but effectively use only about 3.3 like mine (a dell)

Ken

Yep, I was about to say that but you beat me. Its like that with all 32-bit systems I believe.

To the Original Poster, why do you want the Beta-Key? Do you mean the RC-Key?

poin2 · 31 Aug 2009

It will recognize 4GB but then say something like "3.25GB usable."

You can still get beta (Release Candidate) keys directly from Microsoft here:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win.../download.aspx

GatoSoft · 31 Aug 2009

I've tested Windows 7 x86 in a bunch of motherboards and notebooks and I always got 3,25 GB. or 3,5 GB. of usable RAM.
Anyway, 64 bit edition of Windows 7 have few little incompatibility issues compared to the 32 bit edition that can be a problem for just a few amount of users out there. So, if you're not some of that few users, I highly recommend you to install Windows 7 x64 instead of x86 edition. :)

Sabotage · 31 Aug 2009

DarkNovaGundam said:

Yep, I was about to say that but you beat me. Its like that with all 32-bit systems I believe.

To the Original Poster, why do you want the Beta-Key? Do you mean the RC-Key?

yes an RC-key for 64bit is what i am interested in if anyone has one floating around

zigzag3143 said:

Most 32 bit mobo's will see 4 gigs but effectively use only about 3.3 like mine (a dell)

Ken

k, which means i want 64bit for more ram, right now im bottle necking with 2gb doing anything

Sabotage · 31 Aug 2009

DarkNovaGundam said:

Yep, I was about to say that but you beat me. Its like that with all 32-bit systems I believe.

To the Original Poster, why do you want the Beta-Key? Do you mean the RC-Key?

yes an RC-key

zigzag3143 said:

Most 32 bit mobo's will see 4 gigs but effectively use only about 3.3 like mine (a dell)

Ken

k, which means i want 64bit for more ram, right now im bottle necking with 2gb doing anything

Dark Nova Gamer · 31 Aug 2009

Sabotage said:

yes an RC-key

k, which means i want 64bit for more ram, right now im bottle necking with 2gb doing anything

You could easily get a key from MS since they still are providing them, just not the downloads for RC.

Though I shall PM you the key to save you the trouble.

Sabotage · 31 Aug 2009

poin2 said:

It will recognize 4GB but then say something like "3.25GB usable."

You can still get beta (Release Candidate) keys directly from Microsoft here:

Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) Download Is No Longer Available

thanks for link!

Sabotage · 31 Aug 2009

DarkNovaGundam said:

You could easily get a key from MS since they still are providing them, just not the downloads for RC.

Though I shall PM you the key to save you the trouble.

i have a key but well i guess theres no way to get download, im sure some1 i know has a disc.