Want to upgrade to 8GB RAM is my computer compatible ?


  1. lastbreath
    Posts : 19
    windows 7 professional 32 bit
       New #1

    Want to upgrade to 8GB RAM is my computer compatible ?


    Hi ,
    I want to upgrade to 8GB RAM (Now I'm using 1 GB RAM)
    I want to know if my computer compatible with 8GB or not !
    my friend told me that it depends on the processor ... Does it ??

    Info:
    Windows 7 professional
    Processor : Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 900 @ 2.20GHz 2.19 GHz
    Installed memory (RAM): 1.00 GB
    System type: 32-bit operating system


    I'm sorry if the info is not enough I don't know what is the important info to tell !!
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  3. stormy13
    Posts : 6,879
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
       New #2

    The CPU itself is 64 bit capable,

    Intel® Celeron® Processor 900 (1M Cache, 2.20 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)

    but seeing it is a socket 478 CPU, it all comes down to what the motherboard will support; one bit of info you left out. Also as long as you are running 32 bit Windows anything beyond 3 GB is essentially a waste as 32 bit Windows can only use up to 4 GB, and you will lose some of that due to memory addressing of all devices in and on the motherboard.
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  4. lastbreath
    Posts : 19
    windows 7 professional 32 bit
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    I don't know where to find motherboard information ( How?)

    Do you recommend upgrading to 64x and then use 8GB RAM ,, or I just change to 4GB ??

    I'm having fears upgrading to 64x ( cause I had issue when I first install windows 7 ,, Is it possible to upgrade without format ??
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  6. stormy13
    Posts : 6,879
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
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    This should show what the make and model of the motherboard is,

    Speccy - System Information - Free Download

    I wouldn't worry about 8 GB of ram and 64 bit until we know whether the motherboard can even support it.
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  7. seavixen32
    Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       New #5

    Download Crucial's memory scanner, which will scan your system and suggest the best RAM configuration for your computer.

    SDRAM, DDR2 and DDR RAM memory upgrades from Crucial.com
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  8. lastbreath
    Posts : 19
    windows 7 professional 32 bit
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    Motherboard
    Manufacturer FUJITSU SIEMENS
    Model D48 (U2E1)
    Version 20
    Chipset Vendor Intel
    Chipset Model GL40
    Chipset Revision 09
    Southbridge Vendor Intel
    Southbridge Model 82801IM (ICH9-M)
    Southbridge Revision 03
    System Temperature 36 °C
    BIOS
    Brand Phoenix Technologies LTD
    Version V1.22
    Date 08/11/2009
    PCI Data
    Slot UNKNOWN
    Slot Type UNKNOWN
    Slot Usage Available
    Bus Width 32 bit
    Slot Designation PEG Slot J6B2
    Slot Number 0
    Slot PCI
    Slot Type PCI
    Slot Usage In Use
    Bus Width 32 bit
    Slot Designation PCI Express Slot J6B1
    Slot Number 1
    Slot PCI
    Slot Type PCI
    Slot Usage Available
    Bus Width 32 bit
    Slot Designation PCI Express Slot J6D1
    Slot Number 2
    Slot PCI
    Slot Type PCI
    Slot Usage In Use
    Bus Width 32 bit
    Slot Designation PCI Express Slot J8B3
    Slot Number 3
    Slot PCI
    Slot Type PCI
    Slot Usage Available
    Bus Width 32 bit
    Slot Designation PCI Express Slot J8D1
    Slot Number 4
    Slot PCI
    Slot Type PCI
    Slot Usage In Use
    Bus Width 32 bit
    Slot Designation PCI Express Slot J7B1
    Slot Number 5
    Slot PCI
    Slot Type PCI
    Slot Usage Available
    Bus Width 32 bit
    Slot Designation PCI Express Slot 6
    Slot Number 6
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  10. alphanumeric
    Posts : 4,466
    Windows 10 Education 64 bit
       New #7

    No, you can't upgrade from 32 to 64 bit without a re-install. You also can't use 32 bit drivers on a 64 bit system, so you may want to make sure you can get 64 bit drivers for all your hardware before you go that route.
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  11. stormy13
    Posts : 6,879
    Win 7 Ultimate x64
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    4 GB max. Specs on the chipset,

    Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset
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