will my processor open 6gb RAM?

[Karen12345]

Hi, First sry for bad english
So pls answer me``` will my processor and whole computer open 6gb ram? :/ pls say
my computer CPU's ```Dual Core E5800 3.20ghz...and motherboard is Gigabyte G41MT-S2 socket 775
if you need other system info pls you can find that motherboard and processor info(if you need it
btw Now on my pc have 2gb ram ddr3 1333mhz
Ty pls answer !!!

 

[jaguarskx]

It really depends on which operating system you have. Windows basically comes in two different types 32-bit and 64-bit.

Windows (any version) 32-bit will only recognize up to around 3.2GB - 3.4GB of RAM even if you install a total of 6GB.

Windows (any version) 64-bit will allow you to use all 6GB of RAM.


You can download Speccy from the following link. Launch it and it will tell you which version of Windows you have and if it is 32-bit or 64-bit. If you have Windows XP, then it is definitely 32-bit.

https://www.piriform.com/speccy/download

 

[grmnlxndr]

As jaquarskx said, you need an 64-bit os in order to use all the 6GB of RAM.
Your motherboard supports up to 8GB, so there should be no problem.
(you can see it in your motherboard's specification: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3610#sp)

Regards

 

[Karen12345]

but i must buy same modules RAMs which i have now on my computer ? (now i have 2gb ram on it and want add new 4gb ..whole 6gb will be ) ,,,,,if i buy other moduls rams it don`t work good or somthing?

 

[jaguarskx]

When you launch Speccy what is stated under RAM in the summary section?

 

[Karen12345]

2.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 399MHz (6-6-6-15) this bro......

 

[Karen12345]

and all

RAM
Memory slots
Total memory slots 4
Used memory slots 1
Free memory slots 3
Memory
Type DDR3
Size 2048 MBytes
Channels # Single
DRAM Frequency 400.0 MHz
CAS# Latency (CL) 6 clocks
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 6 clocks
RAS# Precharge (tRP) 6 clocks
Cycle Time (tRAS) 15 clocks
Command Rate (CR) 2T
Physical Memory
Memory Usage 88 %
Total Physical 2.00 GB
Available Physical 225 MB
Total Virtual 4.46 GB
Available Virtual 1.84 GB
SPD
Number Of SPD Modules 1
Slot #1

so can i run for my ram 6gb or not?, and can i buy all moduls rams (ex`kingston and so on) or not? btw now i use 1333mhz 2gb ram

 

[jaguarskx]

Okay, that mean you currently have a 2GB stick of DDR2 800 RAM with 6-6-6-15 timings.

Generally speaking, all you need to do is find a 4GB stick of DDR2 800 RAM with the same timings. Using the same brand is preferable, so if the 2GB RAM stick is made by Kingston, then look for a Kingston 4GB stick. RAM sold under the Crucial brand name are generally very compatible with many PC motherboards.

If you cannot find DDR2 800 RAM with 6-6-6-15 timings, then buy the stick with the closest timings. Higher numbers means the RAM is slower so... performance is lower. When mixing and matching RAM sticks with different timings they will run at the slower speed. But don't be too concerned, the only way to really see the difference between 6-6-6-15 and something like 9-9-9-15 timings is by running benchmarks and comparing the two numbers. For everyday usage you are not going to be able to tell the difference.

 

[jaguarskx]

If you are currently using DD2 1333 RAM, then the same thing I said above for DDR2 800 RAM still applies.

 

[Karen12345]

so if i buy another 1333mhz 4gb mamory ram its don`t work on my computer? (with old 2gb ram whole 6gb will be )

 

[jaguarskx]

If you can buy the same brand as the current 2GB stick of DDR2 1333 RAM you are using. It is possible to use different brands, but that could lead to compatibility issues. You will not know until you try.

 

[grmnlxndr]

Be careful, your memory is DDR3 (not DDR2), so you have to get DDR3 Memory. The motherboard site says it support 8GB DDR3, so you can populate each of the two memory sockets with a 4GB DDR3 stick (or use the actual 2GB and get a 4GB DDR3 stick).

Regards

 

[jaguarskx]

Be careful, your memory is DDR3 (not DDR2)...

Yes, sorry. You need DDR3 RAM not DDR2 which I stated in my previous posts.