Win7 32bit vs 64bit - application performance
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32 bit processors are limited to 4GB of ram.
64 bit is better for gaming/anything memory intensive. 32 bit is getting really out dated. Go with the 64.
[DOUBLEPOST=1423405532][/DOUBLEPOST]I'll let someone with more computer knowledge elaborate, because my google searching skills are not strong this early in the morning.
64 bit is better for gaming/anything memory intensive. 32 bit is getting really out dated. Go with the 64.
[DOUBLEPOST=1423405532][/DOUBLEPOST]I'll let someone with more computer knowledge elaborate, because my google searching skills are not strong this early in the morning.
Thanks!
That's where I'm coming from haha
I have my 32 bit disk in front of me, but I can't find the 64 bit disc.
That's where I'm coming from haha
I have my 32 bit disk in front of me, but I can't find the 64 bit disc.
What is the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows?
The terms 32-bit and 64-bit refer to the way a computer's processor (also called a CPU), handles information. The 64-bit version of Windows handles large amounts of random access memory (RAM) more effectively than a 32-bit system.
Source: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/32-bit-and-64-bit-windows#1TC=windows-7
32-bit product keyswon't work with 64-bit.
If you already have a Windows product key, you don't need to pirate any of it. You can download the ISO's and make a bootable CD/USB. I usually download them from Digital River (believe this may have changed not too long ago) or just go straight here http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-recovery
The terms 32-bit and 64-bit refer to the way a computer's processor (also called a CPU), handles information. The 64-bit version of Windows handles large amounts of random access memory (RAM) more effectively than a 32-bit system.
Source: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/32-bit-and-64-bit-windows#1TC=windows-7
32-bit product keys
If you already have a Windows product key, you don't need to pirate any of it. You can download the ISO's and make a bootable CD/USB. I usually download them from Digital River (believe this may have changed not too long ago) or just go straight here http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-recovery
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This is not true; the key will work. (maybe you just made a typo) The key is specific to the edition of Windows (Home, Pro, Ultimate). The architecture isn't treated as an edition.
To expand on what Nick and Wally said, all applications in a 32-bit are limited to 4 GB of RAM, including the OS, since a 32-bit integer only holds 2^32 - 1 bytes (roughly 4 billion). Having 16 GB of RAM basically means that you absolutely require 64-bit in order to use your computer to it's full potential.
edit: my post is just redundant
. go with 64 
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Crapola. I was thinking of the editions.
Okay thanks!
I'm on the hunt!
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[DOUBLEPOST=1423448464][/DOUBLEPOST]How did the windows 64 bit thing evolve along with the hardware?
I'm on the hunt!
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N64 kicks ass.
[DOUBLEPOST=1423448464][/DOUBLEPOST]How did the windows 64 bit thing evolve along with the hardware?