Why can't I get a PC with more than 2 gigs of RAM?

Question

Every time I try to buy RAM or configure a PC, 2 gigs is always the max. Where can I buy RAM that will allow me to go over 2 gigs?

Answer 1

It's nearly impossible because most computers cannot support 4 gigs of RAM. Unless you're a super computer modder, you won't be able to get your hands on one. The computer would need a crazy motherboard to be able to support 4 gigs. Maybe a server computer might have it.

Answer 2

Short Answer - If you want more than 2 gigs of RAM, you're going to have to find a motherboard that supports it. Most boards, even cheap ones (50 to 100 USD) will support 4 to 16 gigs of RAM. Most of the time however, you're not going to find that kind of support in pre-built systems from the big players.

Answer 3

yes u can go past the 2gig limit easy on a server type machine that can take up to about 16gb, but 2gb should be fine your any home pc, it all depends on the quality and timing of the RAM this is really important and the cooling of the ram.
if u goto www.tomshardware.com and then RAM sections
this will explain what ram is the best to get for a certain job.

Answer 4

Well, if you are talking about laptops, that's the limit of the motherboard. If you are talking about desktops they may well support more memory than that but it is an artificial limit placed on it by the manufacturer or the motherboards they are using have one or more of the following limits, two memory slots, four memory slots with a maximum of 512MB in each slot or the motherboard does not support 4GB. Most motherboards that you can buy yourself support up to 4GB, even newer motherboard that support DDR2 memory have a maximum of 8GB. My guess is, in most cases this is an artificial limit placed by the manufacturer but in the case of laptops, 2GB is usually the maximum.

Answer 5

u need a PC or a SERVER
if ur running a institute
u can have 2gb of ram in ur server
it can be kept in any system
but every one wants their pc to be in low cost but with perfect optimum sys requirements

Answer 6

ur computer isnt capable for more ram.

when ur buying a computer it says how much of ram it has and HOW much ram its capable of.

Answer 7

To support 4 gb or ram you need a intel mobo with a 945 chipset to support 8 gb get an Intel mobo with either a 955 or 975 chipset




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