[awear2002]

I have AMD Dual Core 3800,1 Gb RAM 800MHz,OS XP 32, I would like to upgrade my RAM to 2 Gb or 4Gb,Can someone tell me which is optimal,and will there be a lot of difference between the two options. I use my machine for games. Or will the RAM even be detected?(4Gb)

Thanks a lot in advance.

[Dave Hybrid]

You need a 64bit OS for over 3GB.

[Mike0001]

Originally Posted by awear2002 I have AMD Dual Core 3800,1 Gb RAM 800MHz,OS XP 32, I would like to upgrade my RAM to 2 Gb or 4Gb,Can someone tell me which is optimal,and will there be a lot of difference between the two options. I use my machine for games. Or will the RAM even be detected?(4Gb) Thanks a lot in advance.

If you have one 1Gb stick and 2 slots you may be able to add a 2Gb stick. If you have 2 x 512Mb then you could replace one or both, but again up to 3Gb.

Go to the crucial site and see what that recommends.

[awear2002]

I have 4 slots on my motherboard,currently 1 is occupied, the limit is 4 Gb(up to...)the question is the best configuration?MB MSI K9N NEO


Thanks again

[awear2002]

well thanks for the crucial site Mike0001, looks like I should add 3GB and change my OS into 64 bits for best results. That's all for now.

[Dave Hybrid]

Personally running anything over 3GB isn't going to make much difference performance wise, you're better off adding just 2GB (3GB Total) and staying 32Bit.