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schuarta

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    DDR2 Memory Expansion Question
    « on: October 02, 2012, 06:13:50 PM »
    I have a Systemax SYX Venture VXC2 Tower PC, two years old, with
    Intel Core 2 Duo E7500
    Asus P5KPL-CM mATX Motherboard
    4GB DDR2 800MHz PC6400 Memory
    Windows 7 Pro 64-bit

    Since my previous question was answered so successfully, I thought I would try one more. My PC (above) came with the spec for DDR2 memory of 4GB, but fitted for 3GB (one 2GB card and one 1GB card).  I purchased another 2GB card with similar capabilities (800MHZ PC6400), installed it, and the system is running fine at 4GB. Is it likely that with the purchase of two 4GB cards I could turn this into a 8GB machine, or would the motherboard and/or processor capabilities preclude this modification (it wasn't built to be 8GB)?

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    Re: DDR2 Memory Expansion Question
    « Reply #1 on: October 02, 2012, 06:39:09 PM »
    Max supported according to ASUS is 4G so your outta lick...
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    schuarta

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      Re: DDR2 Memory Expansion Question
      « Reply #2 on: October 02, 2012, 07:37:00 PM »
      Thanks anyway.  When I can afford it, I guess I'll go for a gaming pc and do it right.

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      Re: DDR2 Memory Expansion Question
      « Reply #3 on: October 02, 2012, 08:28:21 PM »
      Might as well...the Economy is counting on you... ;D
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