Yeah it's nothing to worry about. Basically, instead of trying to explain to people why 32-bit CPUs can't use more than 4GB and windows in particular can't address more than 3.2 GB (which even I don't fully understand) they just use the term "designed for 64-bit". Just marketing slang.
Sort of like that whole "optimized for Windows Vista" you see on various components. Means crap technically, other than it's part of the "buy Vista" marketing campaign and "I'm shiny and new buy me". As far as DDR2 vs DDR3 I'm not really sure. Maybe it's a typo. I'm still using regular-old DDR1 so I'm not too clear on the differences between 2 and 3 although I think its just bus speed. Might be wrong. I'm sure Anandtech has an article or three explaining it in great detail. On Jan 8, 2008 8:38 PM, Winterlight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I just purchased this set of DIMMS, at a great price, from Newegg. > They are my first DDR2 and my first Corsair memory, as I usually buy Kingston. > > http://www.corsair.com/_datasheets/TWIN2X4096-6400C5.pdf > > I found the above spec sheet on the Corsair site and there are two > things on it that confuse me. > > First, they write, > > Corsair's line of 4GB memory kits are designed for PCs featuring 64 > bit operating systems. Please note: Installing 4GB onto PCs with 32 > bit systems is not advised since 32 bit operating systems do not > support 4GB of system memory. > > I assume this is just a disclosure to keep customers from complaining > about not seeing all the ram. Other then that it should work fine on > a 32 bit OS ...right? Or is there something about DDR2 and 4GB of RAM > that works differently then DDR ram. > > Then under Features they write>> > > 100% tested at 800MHz in high performance DDR3 motherboards > > How could that be? How could it run in a DDR3 motherboard??? > Thanks! > > > -- Brian Weeden
