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connnnn · 06-09-2007, 03:55 AM

4+ gb of RAM won't be standard until 64-bit OS's are standard. Same reason vid cards over 512mb won't be. Physical memory addressing limitations will make sure of that.

So for the time being you're looking at just improving the speeds of system/video RAM, rather than the overall amount (on most systems since most aren't running 64bit Vista).

Most current-gen motherboards have 4 DIMM slots these days. If nothing else, it gives you 2 options for dual-chan DIMM slots, that way if you get a faulty one or if you decide to set off a firecracker in it, the mobo will still be functional.

06-09-2007, 03:55 AM	#32 (permalink)
connnnn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: TX, USA Posts: 425	Re: How Good PC Do I Need? 4+ gb of RAM won't be standard until 64-bit OS's are standard. Same reason vid cards over 512mb won't be. Physical memory addressing limitations will make sure of that. So for the time being you're looking at just improving the speeds of system/video RAM, rather than the overall amount (on most systems since most aren't running 64bit Vista). Most current-gen motherboards have 4 DIMM slots these days. If nothing else, it gives you 2 options for dual-chan DIMM slots, that way if you get a faulty one or if you decide to set off a firecracker in it, the mobo will still be functional.