Anyone see a problem with me getting this computer?

[95BlackGA 5,000+ posts]

I'm pretty sure XP's cap is 2, but maybe you're right about the 3... I know that the cap on vista is 4 though, so even then you STILL couldn't use all 8

I see several computers use up 16GB of RAM, so why couldn't he use all 8Gb?

 

[nate2587 10+ year member]

The 32-bit version can hold 4gb i believe and the 64-bit version can pretty much be unlimited

and thats totally wrong about vista

 

[Jmac 10+ year member]

I have owned several Acer computers, never had any problems with them. Have you ever personally used one. Answer that question with the TRUTH.


I don't believe you can because of the 3Gb cap on it.

Well, you can get Windows XP Professional 64-bit or Windows Server 2003 which will support more than 3.xx GB of RAM, but you're still left w/ an OS that wasn't designed for multi-core CPUs, leaves 90% of your RAM idling, and has generally inferior 1st-party and 3rd-party support for software and hardware alike.
As for Acer, they're usually okay ... My only complaint is the cheap motherboards and the amount of crapware they load on.

 

[nate2587 10+ year member]

I'm pretty sure XP's cap is 2, but maybe you're right about the 3... I know that the cap on vista is 4 though, so even then you STILL couldn't use all 8

just get out of the thread now

 

[nate2587 10+ year member]

Well, you can get Windows XP Professional 64-bit or Windows Server 2003 which will support more than 3.xx GB of RAM, but you're still left w/ an OS that wasn't designed for multi-core CPUs, leaves 90% of your RAM idling, and has generally inferior 1st-party and 3rd-party support for software and hardware alike.
As for Acer, they're usually okay ... My only complaint is the cheap motherboards and the amount of crapware they load on.

Acer is prolly shit for drivers for xp also

 

[95BlackGA 5,000+ posts]

I would never buy one....so no, I haven't owned one. But I have worked on THOUSANDS of them in the last 15 years. They rank right up there with E-machines as far as failure rate goes. Very poor quality.

I have used both Acer and Emachines, and never had a problem with any. I just bought a USED Emachines, and it runs great. Even after Gateway bought out Emachines, they have been a solid product for budget computers.

 

[Jmac 10+ year member]

I'm pretty sure XP's cap is 2, but maybe you're right about the 3... I know that the cap on vista is 4 though, so even then you STILL couldn't use all 8

MAC FTMFW //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif limitless RAM

I'm on a MB Pro right now, 15.4" with 4gb RAM and 2.6 Core 2 Duo Processor... MMMMMMM... hehe

Fast as hellfire and no virus problems...

This is my first Mac and I am MORE than happy with it

The cap on Vista Home Premium 64-bit is 16 GB ... 64-bit versions of Business and Ultimate editions extend this to 128 GB ...

 

[cycloneman 10+ year member]

I'm pretty sure XP's cap is 2, but maybe you're right about the 3... I know that the cap on vista is 4 though, so even then you STILL couldn't use all 8

MAC FTMFW //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif limitless RAM

Here's the info on XP pro off of Microsoft's website - "Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003 Memory Support. The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003 is also 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition supports 32 GB of physical RAM and Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of physical RAM using the PAE feature."

As for Vista.... the 64bit versions support more than the standard 4gb.

64 bit home - 8gb

64 bit Premium - 16gb

64 bit Ultimate/Business/Enterprise - 128gb

 

[nate2587 10+ year member]

I have used both Acer and Emachines, and never had a problem with any. I just bought a USED Emachines, and it runs great. Even after Gateway bought out Emachines, they have been a solid product for budget computers.

you didnt get alienware so it must not be good

 

[95BlackGA 5,000+ posts]

you didnt get alienware so it must not be good

Yeah, **** me and my cheap, yet perfectly fine computers. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

 

[nate2587 10+ year member]

Here's the info on XP pro off of Microsoft's website - "Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003 Memory Support. The maximum amount of memory that can be supported on Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003 is also 4 GB. However, Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition supports 32 GB of physical RAM and Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition supports 64 GB of physical RAM using the PAE feature."
As for Vista.... the 64bit versions support more than the standard 4gb.

64 bit home - 8gb

64 bit Premium - 16gb

64 bit Ultimate/Business/Enterprise - 128gb

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[Skip01 5,000+ posts]

Ok ok....this is getting nuts hahaha

From now on, if ya dont like this option i have ....post me a link to one that you WOULD consider //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif

And no im not building....$1200 bucks cap

GOOOOOOOO.....//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[nate2587 10+ year member]

i've been thinking about stocking up on some nice DDR-2 memory its so dirt cheap. i wish hard drives would come down more in price

 

[Phlipbak 10+ year member]

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1) You're an ***

2) To the OP, I was wrong, you're right, sorry I got my info mixed up //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

I guess I have been using this Mac (from end of may) too long haha..

 

[cycloneman 10+ year member]

I have used both Acer and Emachines, and never had a problem with any. I just bought a USED Emachines, and it runs great. Even after Gateway bought out Emachines, they have been a solid product for budget computers.

I'd say you've gotten lucky //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif I also know people that own them and haven't had issues. But that is not the norm. Watch out for leaking caps on both the emachines and acers.....usually the first thing to fail.