What are the mem limits of different version of W8

[russell53]

Does anyone know the memory limitations of the different version of Windows 8? They had an artificial limit of 16GB in Windows 7. Is it gone in 8?

 

[Brett928S2]

Hi

Nobody knows yet....

And windows 7 can handle 128 gb...depending on version...

All the best Brett

 

[RetiredChief]

Limitations imposed by windows 7:
Version........................Limit on X86.........Limit on X64
Windows 7 Ultimate ........ 4 GB .................. 192 GB
Windows 7 Enterprise........ 4 GB .................. 192 GB
Windows 7 Professiona .... 4 GB .................. 192 GB
Windows 7 Home Premium 4 GB .................... 16 GB
Windows 7 Home Basic ..... 4 GB ..................... 8 GB

 

[aicom]

Microsoft assumes people that run over 16 GB of RAM are probably running (or should be running) the Professional SKU anyway. I'm with them on this one. I can't think of any reason a "Home" computer would need so much RAM, unless you just like high numbers.

 

[RetiredChief]

Home premium could benifit. I do Not need the Pro, or Higher version, but would like to go to 32 gigs soley for running a Ramdrive.

 

[aicom]

What's your RAM drive for?

 

[math1337]

Ram drives are fun for compiling, compressing, photo/video editing, etc.