Windows 7 maximum addressable memory?

[northernpcgeek]

what is the amount of memory windows 7 can address? both 32 bit and 64 bit versions.. i have 16GB memory for a new pc build..

[blueball]

32bit = 4GB
64bit = much more than you have but I cant remember how much

[chuckskull]

Varies by editon;

Starter: 8GB
Home Basic: 8GB
Home Premium: 16GB
Professional: 192GB
Enterprise: 192GB
Ultimate: 192GB

[northernpcgeek]

i got home premium edition. ah max 16GB but my mobo supports 32GB.
@chuckskull what about windows 8? there is more than one edition of that?

[chuckskull]

Windows 8 standard supports up to 128GB and pro 512GB. 32bit versions are, as always, limited to 4GB.

You'll need an OS that can handle 32GB RAM to make use of your motherboard's full capacity. However 16GB will be more than enough for a while yet.

[rolfcore]

Varies by editon;

Starter: 8GB
Home Basic: 8GB
Home Premium: 16GB
Professional: 192GB
Enterprise: 192GB
Ultimate: 192GB

Thanks! Luckly i get Professional for free. Cant wait to put it in my new system.

[directhex]

Thanks! Luckly i get Professional for free. Cant wait to put it in my new system.

Remember that 7->8 upgrades are half price from windows.com until the end of January

[NorBdelta]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7

192 GB limit for 64bit version

Under the Physical memory limits portion of the Windows 7 page.