demonsparkx :
my MB states that it supports dual 2gb 4gb 3.3 usable on win 32bit home premium win 7, do you think it would allow dual 4gb sticks, since i have win 7 premium x64 bit? HP doesnt exactly offer much services for advice i notice
3.3gb usable is normal with a 32 bit os.
I think you would be ok with a 8gb kit of 2 x 4gb sticks.
One way to check would be to go to a ram website, like kingston and access their ram configurator or upgrade configurator.
Most ram vendors have such an app.
Enter your pc or motherboard, model, and you should get a list of compatible kits. If you should ever have a problem, this is some assurance that you won't get finger pointing between the mobo and ram vendors.