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32 bit OS only supports up to 4GB. So you'll be fine. 

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32 bit OS only supports up to 4GB. So you'll be fine. 

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6 minutes ago, luis_6143 said:

Hey guys I just wanna know If I can at least run 4gb of ram on my 32 bit OS (Windows 7 Ultimate)
But my real plan is to buy 8gb of ram but I fear that it might not work properly
Should I buy a 64 bit OS? Any Advice on cheap 64 bit windows OS???

It depends on your hardware. Yes, Windows does support up to 4GB of RAM for 32-bit versions, but you may not be able to use 4GB of RAM if you're using integrated graphics because a portion will go to the IGP.

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1 minute ago, luis_6143 said:

Hey guys I just wanna know If I can at least run 4gb of ram on my 32 bit OS (Windows 7 Ultimate)
But my real plan is to buy 8gb of ram but I fear that it might not work properly
Should I buy a 64 bit OS? Any Advice on cheap 64 bit windows OS???

Stick with a 64-bit OS.  Even if you start out with 4GB of RAM, more than likely you will upgrade in the very near future and will need 64-bit.  Windows 7 and Window 8.1 both offer a free upgrade to Windows 10, but that may end this summer if Microsoft doesn't extend the offer.

 

I personally have all three versions in 64-bit on my main computer and I hate to say it, but Windows 10 is pretty damn good.  OS preference is absolutely up to you.

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Just now, Godlygamer23 said:

It depends on your hardware. Yes, Windows does support up to 4GB of RAM for 32-bit versions, but you may not be able to use 4GB of RAM if you're using integrated graphics because a portion will go to the IGP.

Well I do use Integrated Graphics but I do have plans to buy a degrated GPU...
Can you suggest me some cheap ones?

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1 minute ago, luis_6143 said:

Are you sure many people say it can support up to only 2,3 GB

That's if you're using the iGPU, it'll take some of the memory. As @Godlygamer23 has mentioned. 

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Its not only about the System RAM but the VRAM too. 32bit is limited to the amount of Memory it can adress.

32bit is realisticly limited to 2-3GB or even less, depending on your Card.

64bit is a Musthave these Days.

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1 minute ago, done12many2 said:

Stick with a 64-bit OS.  Even if you start out with 4GB of RAM, more than likely you will upgrade in the very near future and will need 64-bit.  Windows 7 and Window 8.1 both offer a free upgrade to Windows 10, but that may end this summer if Microsoft doesn't extend the offer.

 

I personally have all three versions in 64-bit on my main computer and I hate to say it, but Windows 10 is pretty damn good.  OS preference is absolutely up to you.

I can download windows 10 can I download the 64 bit of it?

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2 minutes ago, done12many2 said:

Stick with a 64-bit OS.  Even if you start out with 4GB of RAM, more than likely you will upgrade in the very near future and will need 64-bit.  Windows 7 and Window 8.1 both offer a free upgrade to Windows 10, but that may end this summer if Microsoft doesn't extend the offer.

 

I personally have all three versions in 64-bit on my main computer and I hate to say it, but Windows 10 is pretty damn good.  OS preference is absolutely up to you.

Thanks a lot m8!

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7 minutes ago, luis_6143 said:

Well I do use Integrated Graphics but I do have plans to buy a degrated GPU...
Can you suggest me some cheap ones?

What's the budget?

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About a $100

You're better off saving up your money for something more high end. 

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1 minute ago, done12many2 said:

No sweat.  Make sure you disable all of Microsoft's intrusive settings during the initial setup.  They really did get carried away with trying to obtain your information with Windows 10.  

I'm tryna find a tutorial how to install Windows 10.
Sorry a lot I really dont understand what your saying

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Just now, Godlygamer23 said:

You're better off saving up your money for something more high end. 

To be honest I'm not from the US and I dont have a job I'm just a kid tryna find help how can I upgrade my PC so I can play better 
I do have plans in the future to buy a beastly PC Haha
 

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2 minutes ago, luis_6143 said:

To be honest I'm not from the US and I dont have a job I'm just a kid tryna find help how can I upgrade my PC so I can play better 
I do have plans in the future to buy a beastly PC Haha

You really won't be getting far with only $100 unless you search on eBay or Craigslist for something.

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To be honest I'm not from the US and I dont have a job I'm just a kid tryna find help how can I upgrade my PC so I can play better 
I do have plans in the future to buy a beastly PC Haha
 

There's nothing wrong with that.  You'll have a little future proofing with Windows 10 64-bit so it should work well when and if your obtain that beastly PC. 

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Just now, Godlygamer23 said:

You really won't be getting far with only $100 unless you search on eBay or Craigslist for something.

I'm not gonna play beastly games like Battlefield or COD or Battlefront 
Im just gonna play some CS GO some fun games you know not much EA DLC 

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I'm not gonna play beastly games like Battlefield or COD or Battlefront 
Im just gonna play some CS GO some fun games you know not much EA DLC 

What CPU are you currently using?

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