32 bit or 64 bit?
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If you are running a 64-bit processor, you can run a 64-bit operating system.
The question is, Why would you want to? Windows64 ain't that great (still lacking drivers for some stuff)? Some Linux comes in 64-bit flavors, and they work good. But why bother with 64-bit?
The question is, Why would you want to? Windows64 ain't that great (still lacking drivers for some stuff)? Some Linux comes in 64-bit flavors, and they work good. But why bother with 64-bit?
is a AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ a 64-bit processor? i was just downloading windows vista to try it out. Ive got a spare 40gig harddrive im gonna stick vista on, i know the 32-bit will work on the 64-bit processor. I just wanted to know what version to get. Cause 64-bit or not vista will still lack drivers.
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im pretty sure the Athlon 64 is 64 bit. i've got a 3000+ and its 64, so yours should be too.
also, ive got RC1 installed on my Prescott.... Vista looks pretty nice I must say. Stable too... no BSDs yet!
The 64 bit download of vista is 3.6 gb while 32 bit is 2.something... just in case u want it faster
as a side note... im so ****ed off that intel's GMA 900 wont support aero, wtf! i just bought a laptop not too long ago and its not vista premium ready even though it has all the specs. LAME
also, ive got RC1 installed on my Prescott.... Vista looks pretty nice I must say. Stable too... no BSDs yet!
The 64 bit download of vista is 3.6 gb while 32 bit is 2.something... just in case u want it faster
as a side note... im so ****ed off that intel's GMA 900 wont support aero, wtf! i just bought a laptop not too long ago and its not vista premium ready even though it has all the specs. LAME
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Athlon64 and FX series came with 64-bit support, other way to check this out is to use the CPU-Z ( www.cpuid.com ), and it will tell you in instructions weather your processor supports or not.
if you are that keen to use the 64-bit O/S, then use Vista, and not the XP. also, your current 32-bit software applications will run slower on 64-bit O/S as if compared to running on 32-bit O/S.
choice remains with you.
if you are that keen to use the 64-bit O/S, then use Vista, and not the XP. also, your current 32-bit software applications will run slower on 64-bit O/S as if compared to running on 32-bit O/S.
choice remains with you.
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