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64bit Drivers for Vostro Desktops

270 points posted to Desktops, Operating Systems by dguillaume Apr 14

Why are there no 64bit drivers for the Vostro 400? I ordered it with 4GB of RAM but it can't see it all as it comes pre-installed with 32bit Vista, I have tried upgrading to 64bit but Dell don't provide any drivers.

jmxz
Apr 14		 Sure you aren't better off running 32-bit vista. Apparently the larger footprint of 64-bit vista will offset any benefits you'd get of being able to see more memory. Something like - even though it let's you see 1/4 GB more, it takes 1/4GB more too so you end up with the same much/little available for apps?
gweston
Apr 14		 i thought that the new service pack for vista will see all the RAM
okroger104
Apr 14		 It will see all ram but can't use it do to 32bit address limit.
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