64bit???

[Lexluethar]

Think of it this way. If your system can handle 64 bit and the programs / OS you are using takes advantage of the 64 bit structure the processor can process twice as many instructions.

If you have a bucket of 128 bits of information, and you need to get that bucket from point A to point B. In a 32 bit structure you would have to take 4 trips back and forth get get all of that inormation, with a 64 bit structure you would only have to take two trips.

So while yes, right now with few programs taking advantage of a 64 bit structure the main focal point for people is RAM, but apples to apples a 64 bit system would run faster.

 

[carnageX]

Lex: check my previous post, linked to the 32bit vs 64bit in Windows area .

 

[Lexluethar]

Haha i know, I should have pointed in that direction at first but I couldn't resist. Just kinda of a pet peeve when people just think RAM is the key reason to upgrade. WHile it is a reason it isn't the only reason.

Heck, the OS's and hardware on a desktop level can only support around 16 gig (hardware, OS will probably only use 8 gig of it) at this point anyways, so it isn't like you are able to utilize the amount of RAM addressing that comes with 64 bit.

 

[carnageX]

Lol no prob mate, just had to pull your chain a bit .

 

[Apokalipse]

And also note that, the only reason to go 64bit over 32, is if you have over 3-3.5GB of RAM installed.

or to run 64-bit programs, which usually run a bit faster. or in the future, might not be available in 32-bit.

 

[Press_Corpse]

In any case, the OP has a Pentium 4 processor. So, he will not be able to do much with a 64-bit OS. Would recommend saving up for a new computer.

 

[Apokalipse]

some later Pentium 4's have the EMT64 instruction set

 

[philbar71]

only the socket LGA775 pentium 4's have the EMT64. the socket 478 do not.