Hi, I want to build a PC that runs linux with more than 4GB memory on it. Say 16GB or 32GB available. Is there a way to do that?
If possible, what type of hardware should I pay special attention to?
2007-11-05 23:21:44 · 11 answers · asked by seeker2006 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
The max memory out there that I'm aware of is 8GB. The pieces of hardware that you should be paying attention on here is your motherboard and your RAM. Firstly, you will need a motherboard that can support 8GBs of RAM and then you will need 8GB of RAM to go on the motherboard. An example of a motherboard with the capability to use 8GB of RAM:
2007-11-05 23:28:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Be prepared to pay a lot of money.
You'll be looking towards getting a server board which can often go up to 16 GiB RAM or even beyond.
Such motherboards will expect you to use ECC RAM which is a lot more expensive than ordinary RAM so the RAM modules are going to cost you a fortune to get up to 16 GiB.
The motherboard may also not be in the standard ATX form factor for desktop systems (E-ATX or WTX are common) in which case you may need to buy a special server case.
You'll also obviously need a 64 bit OS but the good thing for you is that Linux is about the only decent one out there for common x86_64 PC hardware (just make sure you install the 64 bit version of whatever your preferred distro is).
If you haven't built a computer before and don't have detailed knowledge of how computers work you'd probably be better off getting a professional to build this one, considering how much you'd have to pay and that some of the hardware choices will need special care.
2007-11-05 23:39:07 · answer #2 · answered by bestonnet_00 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-11-06 04:17:57 · answer #3 · answered by TAZZZZ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
BSOD, you have got 8GB of ram, it somewhat is a 64BIT working equipment, it could utilise it. Are the Ram sticks each and all the comparable Make and type or have you ever mixed them? examine a million stick at a time of your new RAM. you will could write down the errors code, and in simple terms google it, it is going to furnish you a solid theory of what's the priority. even nonetheless it is probably via fact the hot ram isnt that overclockable, and the voltages and timings are all out for it. you're able to revert back to inventory, or get the precise comparable ram as you obtain befor and use that.
2016-10-03 11:25:00 · answer #4 · answered by damaris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At this time, the most memory system boards support is 8 gb of RAM. You would need to check the specs of the system board you are planning to install to be sure it can handle more the 4gb of Ram. And of course you would need the "more than 4gb" of RAM itself. Finally you would need whatever processor fits the board you purchase. The rest is pretty much standard - whatever you want.
2007-11-05 23:47:00 · answer #5 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why waste people's time? If you're having to ask this type of question you can not possibly build a computer. So, that means someone will be doing it for you, and that person can answer your questions; in addition, they'll give you a quote as well which will cause you to drop to your knees.
2007-11-06 00:45:30 · answer #6 · answered by DrMichael 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You really need a 64-bit processor to go above 4GB so look for a motherboard which supports 64-bit processors and go from there.
2007-11-05 23:25:30 · answer #7 · answered by M-O 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I haven't seen a motherboard that supports more than 8gb of memory
2007-11-05 23:25:16 · answer #8 · answered by Minister of Truth 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
How hot would this memory get
8gig is alot of processing
4 gig USB memory sticks cook themselves if you download 3 to 4 gig to them
2007-11-05 23:38:43 · answer #9 · answered by chezzrob 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
you don't need a memory of higher than 8GB unless you are planning to build a super computer.
2007-11-05 23:35:02 · answer #10 · answered by akmismzafazaa 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋