Re: Want to upgrade computer
Gene
I wasn't disputing that. I had the impression
that Windows 10 doesn't use all 4GB, but a little less. I don't think this
is because of Windows 10 per se. I think it has to do with how much memory
32gb Windows machines can address. Regardless, the article I sent supports
my position.
Also, though companies do stupid things at times,
it would be illogical and damaging for Microsoft to release a 32 bit version of
Windows 10 that runs poorly on 32bit Windows machines. It would erode the
confidence of those who upgraded and reduce goodwill toward the company.
Gene
----- Original Message -----
From: Antony Stone
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 6:29 AM
Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer my-4-GB-of-RAM (linked in the list at the bottom of your article) to confirm my opinion that a 32-bit version of Windows will only use 3Gbytes (or 3.2Gbytes, as stated in the article). Antony. On Monday 14 January 2019 at 13:03:19, Gene wrote: > This page supports my view. > https://www.quora.com/Is-Windows-10-advisable-with-4-GB-of-RAM > the first two answers on the page are written by people using 32bit Windows > 10. The second two answers are not clear responses and we don't know what > bit version of Windows 10 they are addressing at which times or if they > are making a proper and clear distinction in their answers. But those who > answered the question properly support my view. > > Gene > ----- Orignal Message ----- > > From: Gene > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 5:51 AM > To: nvda@nvda.groups.io > Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer > > > I doubt what you are saying is correct. Its true that 32bit Windows is > limited in memory access, as you say. But at the same time, 32 bit > versions of Windows require far less memory and I very much doubt that > Windows 10 is much more, if at all memory intensive than Windows 7 or > Windows 8. Memory needs for 32bit Windows are dramatically less than for > 64bit. I don't know if this is true, but the limitation may make Windows > 10 run less efficiently if a very memory intensive program is being used. > But for typical uses, I doubt there is a problem. > > All of which may have no bearing on the current situation because the > computer may be a 64 bit computer and the version of Windows that may be > upgraded to may well be 64bit. But for anyone who has a 32bit computer > who is following the thread, I think this point needs further discussion. > > Gene > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Antony Stone > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 5:37 AM > To: nvda@nvda.groups.io > Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer > > > If you have a 32-bit version of Windows (no matter whether the machine's > hardware is 32- or 64-bit) then it will not use more than 3Gbytes of RAM. > > This tends to give disappointing performance when running a screenreader > alongside other applications, as well as being a waste of money for the > unusable RAM. > > Antony. > > On Monday 14 January 2019 at 12:35:38, Gene wrote: > > Isn't there a 32 bit version of Windows 10? What if the machine is a > > 32bit machine? > > > > Also, what version of Windows is currently being run? You may just have > > minor annoyances when Microsoft imposes two full upgrades on you a year. > > Microsoft may slow the schedule down but we don't know if it will, but > > some people have more annoying problems or even serious ones after an > > imposed Microsoft upgrade on occasion. So my question is, why do you > > want to upgrade? If the reason isn't pressing, you might want to leave > > things as they are. > > > > Gene > > ----- Original message ----- > > > > From: Antony Stone > > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 5:22 AM > > To: nvda@nvda.groups.io > > Subject: Re: [nvda] Want to upgrade computer > > > > > > 1. We don't know what you regard as a "normal Windows 10 user". > > > > 2. I would recommend more than 4Gbytes of RAM, and make certain you have > > 64- bit Windows. > > > > 3. See the thread on this list starting Friday 11th entitled "Minimum > > Specs for NVDA with Other Intensive Applications". > > > > Regards, > > > > > > Antony. > > > > On Monday 14 January 2019 at 12:16:38, farhan israk wrote: > > > I want to upgrade my computer. Is core i3 processor and 4gb ram enough > > > for normal windows 10 user? -- <flopsie> yes, but this is #lbw, we don't do normal Please reply to the list; please *don't* CC me.
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