Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 Memory Question

RBonser

RBonser

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I recently upgraded my laptop to Vista Ultimate x64 SP1.

I have 4GB of memory and the System screen reports that (it did not prior to SP1).

However, when I look a the physical memory report in Task Manager it still only says 3072 which is 3GB.

What is the deal with that?

I upgraded to the 64bit OS so I could use all of my memory but if it isn't going to use it, then I am going to Ghost back to my 32bit OS.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    Intel Pentium 2 Core Duo 2GHZ
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon Mobile X1400
    Hard Drives
    WD 500GB
in your bios there should be a 'memory remap' feature that you need to enable on some motherboards

check your bios thoroughly for it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    §ĮŁΣNŦ Д$$Д$$ĮN
    CPU
    Xeon X3360
    Motherboard
    P5W64 WS Pro
    Memory
    Corsair XMS2 8gb @ 5-4-4-12 833mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA Geforce GTX470 SC+
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Extreme Gamer Fatlity Edition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung T200
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    WD 1TB RE3
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughower 750w
    Case
    NZXT Lexa Silver
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS10x Extreme
    Mouse
    Razer Deathadder 3500dpi
    Keyboard
    Razer Lycosa Mirror
    Internet Speed
    24Mb/s
    Other Info
    My massive wifi antenna is in the post!
Hello RBonser, welcome to Vista forums!

If you have integrated graphics and not a separate graphics card; it has first access to the RAM.

Keep us informed!













Later :shock: Ted
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    * BFK Customs *
    CPU
    Intel C2Q 9550 Yorkfield
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5Q Pro
    Memory
    8GB Dominator 8500C5D
    Graphics card(s)
    XFX ATI 1GB 4870 XXX
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD 7-1
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1x 47" LCD HDMI & 2x 26" LCD HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080P & 1920x1200
    Hard Drives
    2x 500GB 7200RPM 32MB Cache WD Caviar Black
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX
    Case
    CM Cosmos RC-1000
    Cooling
    Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
    Mouse
    Razer Diamondback 3G
    Keyboard
    HP Enhansed Multimedia
    Internet Speed
    18.6Mb/s
    Other Info
    My First Build ;)
I do have an integrated video board (ATI).

If the case is then that it still will only use 3GB then is there any reason I should stay with 64bit?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    Intel Pentium 2 Core Duo 2GHZ
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon Mobile X1400
    Hard Drives
    WD 500GB
Hello again.

You might as well; the 32-bit won't have access to it either......;)















Later :shock: Ted
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    * BFK Customs *
    CPU
    Intel C2Q 9550 Yorkfield
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5Q Pro
    Memory
    8GB Dominator 8500C5D
    Graphics card(s)
    XFX ATI 1GB 4870 XXX
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD 7-1
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1x 47" LCD HDMI & 2x 26" LCD HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080P & 1920x1200
    Hard Drives
    2x 500GB 7200RPM 32MB Cache WD Caviar Black
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX
    Case
    CM Cosmos RC-1000
    Cooling
    Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
    Mouse
    Razer Diamondback 3G
    Keyboard
    HP Enhansed Multimedia
    Internet Speed
    18.6Mb/s
    Other Info
    My First Build ;)
To be clear, are you saying that I should or should not just run 32bit Vista?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    Intel Pentium 2 Core Duo 2GHZ
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon Mobile X1400
    Hard Drives
    WD 500GB
Hello again.

To me it makes more sense to stay with 64-bit; unless you have apps/progs that can't run in the 64-bit environment....;)














Later :shock: Ted
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    * BFK Customs *
    CPU
    Intel C2Q 9550 Yorkfield
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5Q Pro
    Memory
    8GB Dominator 8500C5D
    Graphics card(s)
    XFX ATI 1GB 4870 XXX
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD 7-1
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1x 47" LCD HDMI & 2x 26" LCD HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080P & 1920x1200
    Hard Drives
    2x 500GB 7200RPM 32MB Cache WD Caviar Black
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX
    Case
    CM Cosmos RC-1000
    Cooling
    Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
    Mouse
    Razer Diamondback 3G
    Keyboard
    HP Enhansed Multimedia
    Internet Speed
    18.6Mb/s
    Other Info
    My First Build ;)
I actually already ghosted back to my 32bit install.

I found that things did not work well for be in 64bit.

IE7 crashed a lot more. Firefox had problems with Flash. Most of all, I did not notice any real performance increase to justify having to deal with making sure I found 64bit versions of software.

I may install it on another hard drive to play with but I think I am sticking with 32bit until 64bit becomes a lot more mainstreme (probably with Windows 7)

Thanks for your help though.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    Intel Pentium 2 Core Duo 2GHZ
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon Mobile X1400
    Hard Drives
    WD 500GB
Hello again.

You're welcome; I'm pleased you've found a solution that works for you.

You may want to visit the new Windows Seven Forums at this link.













Later ;) Ted
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    * BFK Customs *
    CPU
    Intel C2Q 9550 Yorkfield
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5Q Pro
    Memory
    8GB Dominator 8500C5D
    Graphics card(s)
    XFX ATI 1GB 4870 XXX
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD 7-1
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1x 47" LCD HDMI & 2x 26" LCD HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080P & 1920x1200
    Hard Drives
    2x 500GB 7200RPM 32MB Cache WD Caviar Black
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX
    Case
    CM Cosmos RC-1000
    Cooling
    Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
    Mouse
    Razer Diamondback 3G
    Keyboard
    HP Enhansed Multimedia
    Internet Speed
    18.6Mb/s
    Other Info
    My First Build ;)
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