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upgrade to 64 bit
Do you disagree with the following link or am I misinterpreting it?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Core "xGamer" wrote in message ... All Core Duo processors feature EM64T. So the one you listed, will run Vista x64. It won't be much of a difference over a core 2 duo processor because EM64T is sorta like a software based driver where as core 2 duo processors are directly supported with Vista. But still, you can run x64. I have a Pentuim D 820, I run x64 vista. Chris "guitardude" wrote: Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am considering upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I can. How do I find out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks in advance, guitardude |
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The link you provided appears to be correct since Core Duo CPUs do not have
EM64T support whereas the Core 2 Duo and Pentium Dual Core D series CPUs do. Following is another link that states this: http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...n_the_desktop/ Also I could find no statement at the Intel Website that states that Core Duo chips have EM64T support. "JW" wrote in message ... Do you disagree with the following link or am I misinterpreting it? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Core "xGamer" wrote in message ... All Core Duo processors feature EM64T. So the one you listed, will run Vista x64. It won't be much of a difference over a core 2 duo processor because EM64T is sorta like a software based driver where as core 2 duo processors are directly supported with Vista. But still, you can run x64. I have a Pentuim D 820, I run x64 vista. Chris "guitardude" wrote: Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am considering upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I can. How do I find out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks in advance, guitardude |
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Core and Core Duo chips are strictly 32bit. I have a Core Duo laptop.
"Curious" wrote in message ... The link you provided appears to be correct since Core Duo CPUs do not have EM64T support whereas the Core 2 Duo and Pentium Dual Core D series CPUs do. Following is another link that states this: http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...n_the_desktop/ Also I could find no statement at the Intel Website that states that Core Duo chips have EM64T support. "JW" wrote in message ... Do you disagree with the following link or am I misinterpreting it? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Core "xGamer" wrote in message ... All Core Duo processors feature EM64T. So the one you listed, will run Vista x64. It won't be much of a difference over a core 2 duo processor because EM64T is sorta like a software based driver where as core 2 duo processors are directly supported with Vista. But still, you can run x64. I have a Pentuim D 820, I run x64 vista. Chris "guitardude" wrote: Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am considering upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I can. How do I find out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks in advance, guitardude |
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I just switched over to it without any problems at all, I just like the fact
that now I can have 8 gig on memory and use it all. It really spead up some of my programs that I ran. Couldnt be happier. "raghav" wrote: Hi, found this thread just passing by... I have a core 2 duo T7300 cpu running 32 bit windows vista. Are there any known benefits of moving to 64-bit ? Or on the other hand cons ? just looking for some experience in this area.. regards raghav.. "Colin Barnhorst" wrote: It is a Core Duo, meaning that it is a 32bit cpu. It cannot run x64. The Core 2 Duo is the 64bit cpu. "guitardude" wrote in message ... In my computer properties it says: Genuine Intel CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz 1.73 GHz The processor logo tag on my case says: Intel Centrino Duo I don't know if this is enough info or not, just let me know. thanks for the help, guitardude "Dustin Harper" wrote in message ... What processor do you have? That will tell you what it is capable of. The Core 2 Duo, Athlon 64, and some P4's are 64 bit capable. -- Dustin Harper http://www.VistaRIP.com | Vista Resource & Information Page "guitardude" wrote in message ... Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am considering upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I can. How do I find out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks in advance, guitardude |
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"guitardude" wrote: I am a student in a Computer Electronics class right now and I have been for two years. I work on desktops day in and day out. I just don't fully understand yet everything that is associated with processors, and I haven't done any work on laptops. I guess the way that I really should have worded the question is "Is it possible to upgrade the processor without voiding the warranty of the laptop (in most situations)?" I am a pretty technical person, just not with laptops. Thanks for your help, and by the way, that was a pretty good assumption :-) guitardude "Richard G. Harper" wrote in message ... Anything's possible, but the expense and technical knowledge required are beyond the average user. If you have to ask, it's not for you. :-) -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/ * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/ "guitardude" wrote in message ... Is it possible to upgrade the processor in a laptop? Thanks for all the help, guitardude "JW" wrote in message ... A 2250 is a Core Duo chip which only supports 32 bit Operating Systems. You have to have a Core 2 Duo(note the 2 in the name) chip to support a 64 bit OS. "guitardude" wrote in message ... In my computer properties it says: Genuine IntelĀ® CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz 1.73 GHz The processor logo tag on my case says: Intel Centrino Duo I don't know if this is enough info or not, just let me know. thanks for the help, guitardude "Dustin Harper" wrote in message ... What processor do you have? That will tell you what it is capable of. The Core 2 Duo, Athlon 64, and some P4's are 64 bit capable. -- Dustin Harper http://www.VistaRIP.com | Vista Resource & Information Page "guitardude" wrote in message ... Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am considering upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I can. How do I find out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks in advance, guitardude |
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"guitardude" wrote: Thanks for the good advice. It is much appreciated. I enjoyed getting to talk with someone in the field that I want to go into :-) Best wishes, guitardude "Richard G. Harper" wrote in message ... If you crack the case to install a new processor you will pretty much toss the warranty out the window. So no, I would suspect it's not something you're going to be doing. Me, I'm an IT network/systems engineer and I wouldn't do it. :-) -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/ * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/ "guitardude" wrote in message ... I am a student in a Computer Electronics class right now and I have been for two years. I work on desktops day in and day out. I just don't fully understand yet everything that is associated with processors, and I haven't done any work on laptops. I guess the way that I really should have worded the question is "Is it possible to upgrade the processor without voiding the warranty of the laptop (in most situations)?" I am a pretty technical person, just not with laptops. Thanks for your help, and by the way, that was a pretty good assumption :-) |
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upgrade to 64 bit
"guitardude" wrote: Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am considering upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I can. How do I find out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks in advance, guitardude |
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upgrade to 64 bit
"guitardude" wrote: Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am considering upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I can. How do I find out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks in advance, guitardude |
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thankiou for imformation
"Tom M" wrote: I just switched over to it without any problems at all, I just like the fact that now I can have 8 gig on memory and use it all. It really spead up some of my programs that I ran. Couldnt be happier. "raghav" wrote: Hi, found this thread just passing by... I have a core 2 duo T7300 cpu running 32 bit windows vista. Are there any known benefits of moving to 64-bit ? Or on the other hand cons ? just looking for some experience in this area.. regards raghav.. "Colin Barnhorst" wrote: It is a Core Duo, meaning that it is a 32bit cpu. It cannot run x64. The Core 2 Duo is the 64bit cpu. "guitardude" wrote in message ... In my computer properties it says: Genuine Intel CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz 1.73 GHz The processor logo tag on my case says: Intel Centrino Duo I don't know if this is enough info or not, just let me know. thanks for the help, guitardude "Dustin Harper" wrote in message ... What processor do you have? That will tell you what it is capable of. The Core 2 Duo, Athlon 64, and some P4's are 64 bit capable. -- Dustin Harper http://www.VistaRIP.com | Vista Resource & Information Page "guitardude" wrote in message ... Hi, I am currently running 32 bit Vista Home Premium, but I am considering upgrading to Vista Ultimate and the 64 bit version if I can. How do I find out If my hardware can support a 64 bit OS? Thanks in advance, guitardude |
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upgrade to 64 bit
There is a much easier way to determine if you can use 64-bit if you already
have Vista 32-bit installed. -Right click on My Computer -Choose Properties -Click on Windows System Performance Rating (you may not already be rated, so follow the prompts to do the rating). -Once the rating is complete, click on View and Print Details -In the printable menu, it will state 64-bit Compatible: Viola, you have your answer! BEidsvold |