Vista showing RAM at 3GB but have 4GB

[d0z3rr]

Strange! I've been running 64bit vista ultimate for about 2 months. It's been great. I am currently dual booting xp and vista. I decided to keep xp just in case vista didn't work with something.

I've really been enjoying vista. It runs so much better than xp did. Since vista actually uses your memory, it caches alot of frequently used programs.

I've had no driver issues either, played cod4 and hellgate london dx10 with no issues.

The aero interface is really nice, but that's definitely a matter of opinion.

I can't comment on the 32bit version of vista though. But 64bit ultimate is working great. Whenever I go back to my old xp install, it feels like crap!

[Moxy]

I have the same problems with 4 1G sticks in a 64 bit Vista. Haven't found a solution yet.. working on it.

[Eteocles]

OH LAWD THREAD NECROMANCY! lolz

[Moxy]

NECRO! WHERE?

[Stabface]

I have the same problems with 4 1G sticks in a 64 bit Vista. Haven't found a solution yet.. working on it.

Check for a "remap memory hole" option in your BIOS.
Although if you posted more details about what exactly your computer set up is (mainboard, mostly) then maybe we can help more.



obligatory 'it's a trick, get an axe' here

[Moxy]

Thanks, I'll check. Board is an Asus A8N-E.


*edit*


Whoohoo- that was an easy fix.

[Poolboy]

ROFL, props for using search to find an answer/similar prob I'm guessing.... but jebus this was an old thread =)

[Oswyn]

I think the Vista experience varies. I've been using it to game on for the past 9 months and have been lucky not to experience any issues.

Regarding your store bought system. Was the system advertised as having 4GB? Or was that an upgrade you did? I'm working with one of the larger computer OEMs and they are specifically shipping their systems with 64bit Vista if they advertise the system as having 4GB. Apparently has something to do with false advertising. At minimum, there should be a disclaimer stating that you would not get full use of your 4GB.