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3 Gb is where you want to go. &nbsp;The exta gig will make quite a difference in performance. &nbsp;Vista is very memory hungry. &nbsp;4Gb is pointless since you're going 32 bit.<br />
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HTH<br />
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CW
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3 Gb is where you want to go.  The exta gig will make quite a difference in performance.  Vista is very memory hungry.  4Gb is pointless since you're going 32 bit.

HTH

CW

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Yes, it will make a difference...I would get them with 4 GB of RAM and Dual Core Processors...
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Yes, it will make a difference...I would get them with 4 GB of RAM and Dual Core Processors...

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Please not forget to modify boot.ini with /3Gb switch, to let applications use memory over 2Gb.
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Please not forget to modify boot.ini with /3Gb switch, to let applications use memory over 2Gb.

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Thanks! &nbsp; I was curious about the processors as well! &nbsp;Appreciate the input. 
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Thanks!   I was curious about the processors as well!  Appreciate the input.

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We are purchasing some new desktops for our company and will be installing Vista Business SP1. &nbsp;We need to run with 32 bit hardware and OS due to the limitiation of many of our 3rd party applications. &nbsp; <br />
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I would like some feedback on the amount of RAM I should get for a std users. &nbsp;I am thinking 2GB should be fine. &nbsp; They will be running - Office 2007, Outlook, Symantec End Point Protection, web based browser apps, some small client server SQL apps. &nbsp;Nothing really taxing, except for the occasional massive spreadsheet and powerpoint. &nbsp;<br />
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Feedback on 2GB vs 4GB would be appreciated. &nbsp; Cost does not play into the decision, strictly performance. &nbsp;Is it going to make a difference or not? <br />

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We are purchasing some new desktops for our company and will be installing Vista Business SP1.  We need to run with 32 bit hardware and OS due to the limitiation of many of our 3rd party applications.   

I would like some feedback on the amount of RAM I should get for a std users.  I am thinking 2GB should be fine.   They will be running - Office 2007, Outlook, Symantec End Point Protection, web based browser apps, some small client server SQL apps.  Nothing really taxing, except for the occasional massive spreadsheet and powerpoint.  

Feedback on 2GB vs 4GB would be appreciated.   Cost does not play into the decision, strictly performance.  Is it going to make a difference or not? 


Vista Business 2 GB vs 4GB

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