Max RAM

jescab

Where can I find comfirmation on this question? I need clarification onthe max RAM. I have a computer that has 8 Meg of ram and this question says 4 Meg is the max so am I just wastign money putting 8 Meg in?

Which of the following correctly describe the hardware requirements regarding the amount of RAM for Windows XP Professional?

Following is the answer they give.

Minimum RAM: 64 MB
Recommended RAM: 128 MB
Maximum RAM: 4 GB

Thanks & Regards,
JB

vex

The maxiumum ram is 4GB

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/Default.asp?url=/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prba_dwp_swhw.asp

jescab

got it thanks - what happens to the extra ram that is above and beyond the XP max? I use programs like Pro/E adn that needs a boat load of memory for all the graphics rendering and stuff. So can I install move then 4 GB or is that just a waste of money?

Thanks & Regards,
JB

vex

Pro/E's memory requirements are min 256MB and recommended 512MB or higher.

The application will only be assigned a max of 2gigs by the OS.

I would say that even if XP would recognize more than 4gigs it would be a waste of money.

jescab

Gotcha - that is great information. Is there a link to the Pro/E requirements/max ram that I can read up on.

Again thanks for the great info.

vex

I just did a google search on "Pro/E hardware Requirements"

Cheers