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32 bit Vista on 64 bit machine
I've just purchased a new computer and the system is telling me that Vista
OS is the 32 bit version on a MD Athlon 64 x2 Dual Core 4400+. Was the manufacturer cutting corners by not installing the 64 bit Vista? And does this present any problems on system performance? |
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32 bit Vista on 64 bit machine
"3putt in coastal SC" wrote in message ... I've just purchased a new computer and the system is telling me that Vista OS is the 32 bit version on a MD Athlon 64 x2 Dual Core 4400+. Was the manufacturer cutting corners by not installing the 64 bit Vista? And does this present any problems on system performance? The driver base for the 32bit version of Vista is better so the mfg was probably doing you a favor. Unless you use applications that require over 4 gigs of RAM... it's not likely to hurt your performance by any significant amount. |
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32 bit Vista on 64 bit machine
No, it does nothing as far as performance. Yes, you have a 64 bit capable
CPU, but it makes little difference on whether or not you put the 32 or 64 bit version of Windows on it. One thing that 64 bit does do, is allow you to install and use more than ~3.2 GB of physical RAM. If you have more than that, then you may want to jump on 64 bit. There are other issues with 64 bit, as well (drivers, software compatiblities, etc.), that may hamper some users from upgrading to 64 bit. But, it isn't really a performance upgrade at this time. -- Dustin Harper http://www.vistarip.com | Vista Resource & Information Page Was this helpful? Then click the Ratings button. Voting helps the web interface. http://www.microsoft.com/wn3/locales...eAPostAsAnswer "3putt in coastal SC" wrote in message ... I've just purchased a new computer and the system is telling me that Vista OS is the 32 bit version on a MD Athlon 64 x2 Dual Core 4400+. Was the manufacturer cutting corners by not installing the 64 bit Vista? And does this present any problems on system performance? |
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32 bit Vista on 64 bit machine
There is no problem in having 32 bit Operating System on a computer that is capable of supporting the 64 Bit Operating System. This is not going to effect the performance of the computer. There computer is capable of supporting the 64 bit Operating System, so in future in case you wish to install 64 bit Operting System you may install. The reason why manufacturers install 32 bit Operating System over a 64 Bit Operating System is to give the customer the choice. So do not worry there will be no change in the performance of the computer. -- ferrisits |
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32 bit Vista on 64 bit machine
All OEM computer manufacturers sell 32bit as default, unless you ask for 64bit
-- Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia "3putt in coastal SC" wrote: I've just purchased a new computer and the system is telling me that Vista OS is the 32 bit version on a MD Athlon 64 x2 Dual Core 4400+. Was the manufacturer cutting corners by not installing the 64 bit Vista? And does this present any problems on system performance? |
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