Question on Vista x64 Install RAM Size Limit

[DEX1]

I'm currently running xp 32 bit with 4GB (2x2) RAM. I'm going to do a clean Vista/SP1 x64 install and have 8GB (4x2) RAM. I remember when Vista first came out recomended to install it with no more than 2GB RAM, then add the rest. Is this still recommended or is it OK to install with 4 or 8 GB?

 

[criccio]

I installed with 4, don't see why 8 would make any difference.

 

[Kangg]

I also installed Home Premium 64 bit with 4 gb of ram with zero issues.

 

[MrsOldMX]

I install windows vista 64b with 8Gb without issues, the disk has SP1 on it

 

[DEX1]

Thanks all - I'll go with 8GB - maybe it'll speed up the install by 30 secs...

 

[CarlsonCustoms]

I also installed both ulitmate 64 and home premium 64 bit with 8gb right off the bat and it was no problem

 

[YeuEmMaiMai]

8GB here no issues with install

 

[QHalo]

Same, 8GB and no issue on the machine in my sig.

 

[Sovereign]

There were issues with certain motherboards when installing Vista x64 with more than 2GB RAM, but I believe those were pre-SP1.

 

[OmegaAvenger]

I re-installed vista (the dvd is pre-sp1) sometime after upgrading to 8gb. no issues.

 

[bigdogchris]

If you have an Nvidia board, make sure it's a SP1 disc.