DJK(John) Robinson
djkr at msn.com
Sat May 17 16:30:44 CDT 2008
The theoretical limit is 4GB, but different amounts above 3GB can get notionally grabbed for things I only half remember, and which will vary between systems, leaving you usually somewhat short of 3.5 GB, but not less than 3 GB. John -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jon Tydda Sent: 17 May 2008 22:06 To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions 1. I thought the limit was around 3.5gb. I've got 2 in my pc at the moment, and it certainly uses it all. So much so that I was thinking of putting 2 more in (as they're only $50 per gb at the moment). 2. There are various units that do both. I don't use cable, but I've seen them advertised. I personally would recommend netgear products, as that's what I use at home - they're pretty good, pretty reliable, and not that pricey. I don't know what models you have available out there though. Jon -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gustav Brock Sent: 17 May 2008 21:52 To: dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] A few hardware/memory questions Hi Susan 1. Wonder where you read that? I just mounted 2 GB in my old IntelliStation where 1 GB wasn't enough to run Visual Studio. You may have less than that if your graphics adapter uses "shared" ram (= consumes from the normal ram). I have a high-end graphics adapter with its own ram so Windows XP sees both my 2 GB. 2. You will probably need some domestic advice here. /gustav >>> ssharkins at gmail.com 17-05-2008 19:47 >>> 1.) I'm going to upgrade my pc -- was going to go all the way to 2 gigs until the recent conversation about Windows XP not being able to use more than 1.2, so my question is, why pay for 2 if the system's only going to use 1.5? 2.) Is there a modem/wireless router combo? I'm using cable Internet. If I have to buy both, seems like someone would be making a single unit that does both by now. Susan H. _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com