Windows 7 with 6 GB of RAM

E Money · 10-09-2009, 11:07 AM

Ok, im a tad bit confused here.

System Information says i have 6 GB of installed physical memory. Then, right under that, it says i have 2.99 GB of total physical memory.

Do this mean my 6 GB are not being taken advantage of?

__________________________________________
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 6.00 GB
Total Physical Memory 2.99 GB
Available Physical Memory 2.29 GB
Total Virtual Memory 5.98 GB
Available Virtual Memory 4.26 GB
Page File Space 2.99 GB
_________________________________________

This is from the system info page...

I have a Asus P6t SE with Crucial ddr3s

linkin93 · 10-09-2009, 11:11 AM

You have a 32-bit operating system. 32-bit can only "see" up to 4gb of RAM (the amount that gets seen/used is around 3-3.25gb, it depends on your system)

What are the rest of your specs?

You could go and buy a 64-bit version and then you be able to use the full 6gb of RAM.

Example of 32-bit and 64-bit:

2^32 = 4294967296 (maximum memory in bytes, approx 4GB (gigabytes)

2^64 = 18446744073709551616 (maximum memory in bytes, approx 18EB (exabytes)

E Money · 10-09-2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkin93

You have a 32-bit operating system. 32-bit can only "see" up to 4gb of RAM (the amount that gets seen/used is around 3-3.25gb, it depends on your system)

What are the rest of your specs?

You could go and buy a 64-bit version and then you be able to use the full 6gb of RAM.

Example of 32-bit and 64-bit:

2^32 = 4294967296 (maximum memory in bytes, approx 4GB (gigabytes)

2^64 = 18446744073709551616 (maximum memory in bytes, approx 18EB (exabytes)

I thought the windows 7 RC picked up 6 GB of ram??

tyttebøvs · 10-09-2009, 12:26 PM

Have you checked
1) memory remapping
2) maximum memory in msconfig
?

(I take it, you are running 64bit)

The 2^n formula doesn't apply.

tyttebøvs · 10-09-2009, 12:45 PM

The 32bit version is capped just like xp and vista. So if you have installed that one...

linkin93 · 10-09-2009, 02:58 PM

windows vista (since sp1) will show how much physical ram you have in system information, but will only use the normal 32-bit amount (ie 3-3.25gb) same goes for win7 RC. You can see it in system info, but not all of it will be used.

E Money · 10-09-2009, 09:49 PM

NNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

I put this on my computer because XP wouldnt recognize my 6 Gb... Man... When you upgrade from vista for free, will it only be the 32 bit or can you choose the 64 bit?

mac550 · 10-09-2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e money

nnnoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!

I put this on my computer because xp wouldnt recognize my 6 gb... Man... When you upgrade from vista for free, will it only be the 32 bit or can you choose the 64 bit?

rofl!

i wouldn't of though so.

linkin93 · 10-10-2009, 03:40 AM

32bit upgrades to 32bit, 64bit upgrades to 64bit.

Bodaggit23 · 10-10-2009, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkin93

32bit upgrades to 32bit, 64bit upgrades to 64bit.

True, you cannot upgrade to 64bit from 32bit.

You'd have to clean install.

10-09-2009, 11:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
E Money Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Köln Germany, San Jose California Posts: 164	Windows 7 with 6 GB of RAM Ok, im a tad bit confused here. System Information says i have 6 GB of installed physical memory. Then, right under that, it says i have 2.99 GB of total physical memory. Do this mean my 6 GB are not being taken advantage of? __________________________________________ Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 6.00 GB Total Physical Memory 2.99 GB Available Physical Memory 2.29 GB Total Virtual Memory 5.98 GB Available Virtual Memory 4.26 GB Page File Space 2.99 GB _________________________________________ This is from the system info page... I have a Asus P6t SE with Crucial ddr3s __________________ Patent- Is a property right for an invention granted by a government to the inventor Dr. Robert Gallo invented AIDs at Fort Detrick Patent number for AIDs- 4647773 Marvin Antelman found the cure for AIDs Patent number for the cure of AIDs- 5676977 http://patft.uspto.gov/ Look it up yourself...

10-09-2009, 11:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
linkin93 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NSW, Australia Age: 16 Posts: 2,371	You have a 32-bit operating system. 32-bit can only "see" up to 4gb of RAM (the amount that gets seen/used is around 3-3.25gb, it depends on your system) What are the rest of your specs? You could go and buy a 64-bit version and then you be able to use the full 6gb of RAM. Example of 32-bit and 64-bit: 2^32 = 4294967296 (maximum memory in bytes, approx 4GB (gigabytes) 2^64 = 18446744073709551616 (maximum memory in bytes, approx 18EB (exabytes) __________________ System CM Storm Scout - Asus P5N-E SLI - Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 3.02Ghz - 2x1GB Corsair XMS2 @ 900mhz - Sapphire HD 3870 - WD 250GB Caviar SE16 - SHAW 860W - Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Perhiprials Logitech G5 Mouse - Logitech R-10 Speakers - Targus Keyboard - HP L1470 17" 1280x1024 Monitor

10-09-2009, 12:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
tyttebøvs Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 520	Have you checked 1) memory remapping 2) maximum memory in msconfig ? (I take it, you are running 64bit) The 2^n formula doesn't apply. Last edited by tyttebøvs; 10-09-2009 at 12:34 PM.

10-09-2009, 02:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
linkin93 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NSW, Australia Age: 16 Posts: 2,371	windows vista (since sp1) will show how much physical ram you have in system information, but will only use the normal 32-bit amount (ie 3-3.25gb) same goes for win7 RC. You can see it in system info, but not all of it will be used. __________________ System CM Storm Scout - Asus P5N-E SLI - Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 3.02Ghz - 2x1GB Corsair XMS2 @ 900mhz - Sapphire HD 3870 - WD 250GB Caviar SE16 - SHAW 860W - Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Perhiprials Logitech G5 Mouse - Logitech R-10 Speakers - Targus Keyboard - HP L1470 17" 1280x1024 Monitor

10-09-2009, 09:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
E Money Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Köln Germany, San Jose California Posts: 164	NNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I put this on my computer because XP wouldnt recognize my 6 Gb... Man... When you upgrade from vista for free, will it only be the 32 bit or can you choose the 64 bit? __________________ Patent- Is a property right for an invention granted by a government to the inventor Dr. Robert Gallo invented AIDs at Fort Detrick Patent number for AIDs- 4647773 Marvin Antelman found the cure for AIDs Patent number for the cure of AIDs- 5676977 http://patft.uspto.gov/ Look it up yourself...

10-09-2009, 12:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
tyttebøvs Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 520	The 32bit version is capped just like xp and vista. So if you have installed that one...

10-10-2009, 03:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
linkin93 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NSW, Australia Age: 16 Posts: 2,371	32bit upgrades to 32bit, 64bit upgrades to 64bit. __________________ System CM Storm Scout - Asus P5N-E SLI - Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 3.02Ghz - 2x1GB Corsair XMS2 @ 900mhz - Sapphire HD 3870 - WD 250GB Caviar SE16 - SHAW 860W - Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Perhiprials Logitech G5 Mouse - Logitech R-10 Speakers - Targus Keyboard - HP L1470 17" 1280x1024 Monitor

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