I got to thinking- if dual core 64 bit processors are two 32 bit processors acting together, then doesnt that mean a 32 bit OS on this hardware would only use half of the processor? Or does it split 16 bits on each core?
The reason I was confused is because some joke no-it-all pc geek squad expert at Best Buy told me that in a dual core 64-bit processor, each core is 32 bit and combined they make a 64 bit processor...
Thats like people that claim they have 6ghz core 2 duo lol. Sure is useful when selling stuff on ebay though as the average person wants the fastest possible and a 3ghz dual core or a 6ghz dual core is an easy decision for them lol
The reason I was confused is because some joke no-it-all pc geek squad expert at Best Buy told me that in a dual core 64-bit processor, each core is 32 bit and combined they make a 64 bit processor...
This was your first mistake. At this point in time though, there is no reason to buy a 32bit OS, and i really wish microsoft would cut the crap and just move to 64 bit only already.
BTW, my quad core is capable of 16ghz gogo 4 cores at 4ghz each!!!