32 bit and 4gigs RAM ?

PC eye

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I just replaced a pair of 1gb dimms on the desktop here to see a pair of 2gb dimms by the same brand go in. The task manager seen in the 32bit edition of Home Premium shows a 3.581gb total and roughly 2.8+gb free ram available if that helps you any.

With everything on that's a bit less then 800mb being used up by system processes and a few extra startup items. With the initial complaints about Vista seeing more used being a little larger then XP companies are now simply throwing the extra memory to sell their product lines.

Some 400+mb is mapped out to hardwares bringing the 4gb actual down to what the task manager reports. So plan on anything upto about the 2.8gb figure which is far more then adequate for most desktops as well as laptops/notebooks.
 

PC eye

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You better grab it while you can! Every place now sees Ultimate 64 as beind deactivated or unavailable as far as OEM disks to buy it separately. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...DE=WEBINKPLP&cm_mmc_o=YztBBCjCmH4CjCmmVCjCmmV Currently Unavailable

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116215 Deactivated

The retail prices have fallen however for seeing both 32bit and 64bit editions. http://www.wehavesoftware.com/windows_vista_ultimate_upgrade_32-bit_and_64-bit_dvd_retail_box.htm
 

PC eye

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Those ended up being Vista pre SP1 listing being canceled since the new SP1 disks are now seen instock. The product page there doesn't have mention of the option to upgrade from the 32bit edition unless you see the coupon for 64bit included like they did with the Anytime upgrade offer for late XP models.

Generally the retail package saw either the 64bit edition tossed in along with the 32bit or a coupon was included for ordering it. Dell is usually the one that offers the choice of OSs when ordering through them. Get the Asus and 32bit over Dellmares!
 

StrangleHold

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Those ended up being Vista pre SP1 listing being canceled since the new SP1 disks are now seen instock.

How long did it take you to figure that one out?

Generally the retail package saw either the 64bit edition tossed in along with the 32bit or a coupon was included for ordering it. Dell is usually the one that offers the choice of OSs when ordering through them. Get the Asus and 32bit over Dellmares!

Is this just a general statement or are you amazed about it, kinda like a car that spits and sputters when you turn it off.
 

PC eye

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Where did you come up with that?
Newegg

How long did it take you to figure that one out?

It didn't take me anywhere near as long as it did for you apparently. :p

Is this just a general statement or are you amazed about it, kinda like a car that spits and sputters when you turn it off.

I'm never amazed by anything you come out with. :rolleyes: The 64bit release for each edition either comes in the retail package when buying it separately and not preinstalled or includes a coupon that comes along with the 32bit version. For seeing a 64bit edition preinstalled you have to order a laptop or desktop direct through the manufacturer like Dell has been promoting.
 

StrangleHold

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The 64bit release for each edition either comes in the retail package when buying it separately and not preinstalled or includes a coupon that comes along with the 32bit version. For seeing a 64bit edition preinstalled you have to order a laptop or desktop direct through the manufacturer like Dell has been promoting.

Like a car that spits and sputters when you turn it off. I swear you seem amazed about the little info. bits you give. Its like a shout out of (look what I know, look at what I know). Its like a read out loud version of Computers for Dummies.
 
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StrangleHold

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You better grab it while you can! Every place now sees Ultimate 64 as beind deactivated or unavailable as far as OEM disks to buy it separately. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...DE=WEBINKPLP&cm_mmc_o=YztBBCjCmH4CjCmmVCjCmmV Currently Unavailable

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116215 Deactivated

The retail prices have fallen however for seeing both 32bit and 64bit editions. http://www.wehavesoftware.com/windows_vista_ultimate_upgrade_32-bit_and_64-bit_dvd_retail_box.htm

Those ended up being Vista pre SP1 listing being canceled since the new SP1 disks are now seen instock. The product page there doesn't have mention of the option to upgrade from the 32bit edition unless you see the coupon for 64bit included like they did with the Anytime upgrade offer for late XP models.

Generally the retail package saw either the 64bit edition tossed in along with the 32bit or a coupon was included for ordering it. Dell is usually the one that offers the choice of OSs when ordering through them. Get the Asus and 32bit over Dellmares!

:rolleyes: The 64bit release for each edition either comes in the retail package when buying it separately and not preinstalled or includes a coupon that comes along with the 32bit version. For seeing a 64bit edition preinstalled you have to order a laptop or desktop direct through the manufacturer like Dell has been promoting.

Now who uses Computer Book for Dummies.

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