Had 4GB RAM installed, just increased this to 6GB, however its saying my available RAM is only 3.25GB and my windows rating hasnt budged from 7.3 which is where it was had prior to installing the additional 2GB? Is this correct or do I need to do something as I wanted the additional RAM for usage?
Unfortunately 32 bit Windows will only recognise 3.25Gb of ram. If you want to take full advantage of your 6Gb you will need to install 64 bit Windows.
Yea just googled, it thanks lol, on the road to 64 bit OS then lol. If there is any bonus the new RAM has a heatsink i guess.
Wait, you were using a 32-bit OS, licking down your CPU abilities into 32-bit mode.... What were you thinking? Anyway, at least now it will be fixed. Also don't forget, as you'll re-install your OS, that in the BIOS, to set your SATA Controller mode, from IDE (or also called: Compatibility/Legacy) to AHCI to get the full performance of your HDD. You want to use IDE mode on XP and older OS, and AHCI on Vista and upward.
No not quite, just means you can’t go the "up-grade" route. So you would need to install the OS from scratch and then re-install all you old programs /games etc.. Although as long as you don’t format the dive all your old files and folders will be kept (although I would back-up any important stuff just in case).
i usually do this every few months anyway. i accumulate a load of crap i dont actually need. i just back up my docs and downloads i actually want and then just get rid of the whole thing. keeps it in tip top speed
Sound advice ! Its amazing how much effort people will put into gaining an extra 1fps, when a clean install could get 10 x the performance boost, for no cost at all
I cant tell the difference between 60fps and 62fps.. My eyesight just isnt that good as long as its smooth play I am fairly happy
