I want to upgrade RAM in my system from 4GB to 8GB. In my system, I'm using 32-bit Intel core 2 Duo processor. Is there any relationship between CPU architecture and RAM size? If so, whether 32-bit CPU will utilize the entire 8GB memory of my RAM or it has size limitation?
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32-bit won't allow over ~4GB. Core 2 duo is all 64 bit iirc, but you'll have to have a 64-bit os and a motherboard that supports the amount of memory you want. Generally the maximum memory is a limitation of the motherboard, not the CPU. You'll have to google the model and find a specs page to check on yours.
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To put it simple. IF you bought your computer in the past year, it will most likely support the 8GB of RAM, you just need to purchase a new copy of Windows that runs on 64bit, if it does not already.
(some places sell PCs with 64bit windows as a selling point when it dosnt really matter if the PC in question only has 2GB of RAM)
(some places sell PCs with 64bit windows as a selling point when it dosnt really matter if the PC in question only has 2GB of RAM)
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