noob question... what's Windows x64?

[Richard823]

I haven't look into computer stuff for a long time, and I am missing out on a lot of stuff. First off all, what's Windows x64? what's advantages of 64-bits OS? 2nd, what computers can install it? Is it only with AMD CPU? or Intel processors too?

 

[Avalanch3]

any 64bit processor....amd and intel both have 64 bit processors out now

 

[Richard823]

except for raising the upper limit on memory, what other advantages are there from win x64? And is it stable?

 

[TheRecluse]

well you won't really get the full power out of a 64 bit processor unless you wait for windows vista, or run linux... windows programs aren't really written for the 64bit architecture because it isn't in as high of a demand right now

 

[Anphrax]

I got to go to the 64 bit release here in seattle.. got a free comp outa it too ^_^