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    upgrade options

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    Overall the system runs fine, but theres not much I can do in terms of upgrading. I am looking at getting 4GB ram but they did they even make a set of 2GB X2 DDR1? I have heard that 1GB X4 will give problems on the asus board.

    Also, would 4GB make any noticeable difference in vista 64?

    thanks
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    Re: upgrade options

    Hi there,

    Personally I cant give you any guidance with that board, as far as im aware they did not make 2x2GB kits of DDR.

    Upgrading to 4GB will very likely make a difference in vista 64bit, as far as im concerned 4GB is a minimum for vista 64bit.

    Not sure if thats much help.

    Hawker

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      • 4GB OCZ PC2-8000 Platinum
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      • 500GB & 2X 1TB WD
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    Re: upgrade options

    Thanks Hawker,

    can't see how I can get 4GB into my system really without changing the mobo and cpu which is something I would prefer not to do!

    Anyone out there have the same mobo as me, and using 4 sticks of ram?
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