windows 7 64 bit
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windows 7 64 bit
hi, i just need to know, can i run windows 7 64 bit with 1GB RAM? i have intel pentium dual core E6300 2.8GHz, kingston DDR3 1333MHz, asus p5p43td mobo, seagate 80 GB sata. thanks.
- ChristianM
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Re: windows 7 64 bit
The specifications for W7 x64 are for 2 GB RAM minimum.
There are reports that it can be installed on 1 GB, but it is not recommended, and I have personally experienced issues with attempting to install both Vista and W7 on a low RAM rig -- that setup was not always successful.
Unless you are planning to increase your RAM, I would advise you to install the 32-bit version
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Re: windows 7 64 bit
I don't think you should have any issues with 1GB, though it may not be quite as responsive as you'd like, depending on what graphical effects you have enabled and what programs you use. I have 32-bit W7 installed on a laptop with 512KB of RAM and it works, but it definitely isn't as responsive.
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Re: windows 7 64 bit
guys thanks for reply. actually i just use windows 7 for entertainment like movies and music i never tried 64 bit of any windows like xp,vista,win7. 32bit works fine for me but just wanna try 64bit. second, i heard that windows 7 setup won't run if we have 1gb ram! thanks.
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Re: windows 7 64 bit
It will run, it's just a matter of how well it will run. You may not be able to get all of the graphical effects, though I would think you should.
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Re: windows 7 64 bit
ChristianM wrote:second, i heard that windows 7 setup won't run if we have 1gb ram! thanks.
It may or may not run, depending on the machine's other specifications.
Only way to know for sure, is try it
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