Will this ram work with my mobo and CPU?

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The motherboard will recognize 4GB (4096MB) but a 32 bit Windows will only use around 3.3GB, the rest is assigned to graphics, so all 4GB are used.

As for compatibility, the Kingston RAM model is 2.2 volts and the RAM standard for AM2+/AM2 motherboards is said to be 1.8 volts, so check your BIOS RAM settings.. if it has up to 2.2 volts you shouldn't have a problem.
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The motherboard will recognize 4GB (4096MB) but a 32 bit Windows will only use around 3.3GB, the rest is assigned to graphics, so all 4GB are used.

As for compatibility, the Kingston RAM model is 2.2 volts and the RAM standard for AM2+/AM2 motherboards is said to be 1.8 volts, so check your BIOS RAM settings.. if it has up to 2.2 volts you shouldn't have a problem.
 
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Thanks so much very informative. I am using 64 bit windows so all 4 should be used? I was wondering why it would only use 3.1 - 3.3 it makes sense now that the rest is assigned to graphics on 32 bit
 
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i just have a good price on these thats why i am getting them. 2x 4gb ram can get pricey. Can you explain in simple terms what ram does? and will i notice a difference from 2 to 4?
 
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RAM (Random Access Memory) or Physical Memory is used by the system to store data for processing by the CPU... . It is where your programs load into for quick access. The Virtual Memory (Paging file) is space allocated on your hard drive for those times that your physical memory (RAM) is not enough, but it's much slower than Physical Memory. So, increasing virtual memory may help programs perform better but it's not a substitute to installing more RAM.

You will notice an improvement from 2GB to 4GB... the system may boot a bit faster, Windows will be ready alot quicker after loging on, and will process data faster specially when using several programs and files at the same time. For example if you can have say 20 browser tabs open before the CPU starts to slowdown, with 4GBs it will take 40 or more open tabs for the CPU to get to the same point.


 
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