Ive never used a 64bit OS before. I was just wondering what advantages it might give me over a 32 bit system? Im running an Intel Pentium D 3Ghz dual core duo so as far as I know I should be able to run the 64bit version right?
Multi-tasking is where 64bit really shines
Pentium D is not 64bit its 2x32bit sandwiched which on paper sounds 64bit but it is merely dual core 32bit...so wont run 64bit OS.
My wife's system is a Pentium D and it states it is 64-bit compatible.
So 32-bit huh?
I wouldn't mind, but what happens when 7 is released? I would have to buy a 32-bit and a 64-bit copy?
Not sure my wallet could handle that.
Edit:
Not from what I have found. Looks like the 925 can run 64-bit: Intel® Pentium® D processor numbers
I dont know a lot about the chip, back then I was jamming an Athlon, but yeh the Pentium D range can all support x64, it just takes twice as long to do everything.
So 32-bit huh?
I wouldn't mind, but what happens when 7 is released? I would have to buy a 32-bit and a 64-bit copy?
Not sure my wallet could handle that.
Edit:
Not from what I have found. Looks like the 925 can run 64-bit: Intel® Pentium® D processor numbers
If you buy Windows 7 Ultimate you'll get both the 32-bit and 64-bit media as both come in the package...