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11-02-2009
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Could use some help(regarding 32-bit or 64-bit) I can either install 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate. I'll lay out some facts and maybe you can help me decide. I'm not to good with this. Currently:
Windows Vista(32-bit)
2GB of RAM
2.2 GHz Processor
I have plenty of free space. Should I go with 64-bit or 32-bit?
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11-02-2009
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#2 | | Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1 |
Personally, I would buy more ram and install 64 bit. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number tw33k OS Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1 CPU Phenom II x6 1090T (4.25GHz) Motherboard ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Pro Memory 8GB (2x 4GB) G-Skill 16000CL9D (2000MHz) Graphics Card Gigabyte HD 6950 (unlocked 890/1375) Sound Card On Board Realtek HD Audio Monitor(s) Displays 27" Acer B273HU (via HDMI) Screen Resolution 2048 x 1152 Keyboard Microsoft Wireless 3000 v2.0 Mouse Microsoft Wireless 5000 PSU Corsair AX750 Gold Case Corsair Obsidian 800DW Cooling Phanteks PH-TC14PE 2x PH-F140 & UK 3000, 7x 120mm, 2x 140m Hard Drives Crucial C300 128GB
1TB Samsung F3 SATA
1TB WD Elite External Internet Speed 5mb/s Other Info Logitech z-2300 2.1 speakers
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Quote: Originally Posted by tw33k Personally, I would buy more ram and install 64 bit. How much is an upgrade from 2GB to 4GB? | My System Specs | | |
11-02-2009
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#4 | | Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1 |

Quote: Originally Posted by MasterMind How much is an upgrade from 2GB to 4GB? You'll have to look around as I'm in Australia and prices would be different but I'd say around $50-60 for a 2gb stick | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number tw33k OS Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1 CPU Phenom II x6 1090T (4.25GHz) Motherboard ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Pro Memory 8GB (2x 4GB) G-Skill 16000CL9D (2000MHz) Graphics Card Gigabyte HD 6950 (unlocked 890/1375) Sound Card On Board Realtek HD Audio Monitor(s) Displays 27" Acer B273HU (via HDMI) Screen Resolution 2048 x 1152 Keyboard Microsoft Wireless 3000 v2.0 Mouse Microsoft Wireless 5000 PSU Corsair AX750 Gold Case Corsair Obsidian 800DW Cooling Phanteks PH-TC14PE 2x PH-F140 & UK 3000, 7x 120mm, 2x 140m Hard Drives Crucial C300 128GB
1TB Samsung F3 SATA
1TB WD Elite External Internet Speed 5mb/s Other Info Logitech z-2300 2.1 speakers
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#5 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (Retail) |
Very cheap (as in $25 to $50 or so, last time I looked, and probably cheaper now) at a place like Newegg.com, but you need to first make sure your complete system is compatible with a 64 bit OS. There may be some online compatibility tools you can use to check with. Google is your friend. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP DV8t quad OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (Retail) CPU i7-Q 720 Motherboard Motherboard Chipset Intel Ibex Peak-M PM55, Intel Lynnfield Memory 6 GB Graphics Card nVidia GeForce GT 230M (1GB) Sound Card IDT High Definition Audio CODEC Monitor(s) Displays 18.4 inch HP Infinity FHD (Samsung 184HT03-001) Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 Keyboard laptop Mouse Logitech VX Revolution Cooling Zalman NC-2000 notebook cooling pad Hard Drives Hitachi 500GB 7200 rpm (x2)
Seagate FreeAgent 1.5 TB External USB (x2)
Thermaltake BlacX eSATA/USB 2.0 3.5/2.5 HD dock Other Info Backup Unit: Lenovo T61p |
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Quote: Originally Posted by tw33k 
Quote: Originally Posted by MasterMind How much is an upgrade from 2GB to 4GB? You'll have to look around as I'm in Australia and prices would be different but I'd say around $50-60 for a 2gb stick Well maybe in the future I can do that, but not right now. Thanks for your help and:
I'm on Vista 32-bit right now, do you recommend me upgrading to Windows 7 32-bit? It's Ultimate also. | My System Specs | | |
11-02-2009
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#7 | | Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1 |

Quote: Originally Posted by harpua Very cheap (as in $25 to $50 or so, last time I looked, and probably cheaper now) at a place like Newegg.com, but you need to first make sure your complete system is compatible with a 64 bit OS. There may be some online compatibility tools you can use to check with. Google is your friend. Even cheaper than I thought.
If I were you I'd go for it and upgrade to windows 7. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number tw33k OS Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1 CPU Phenom II x6 1090T (4.25GHz) Motherboard ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Pro Memory 8GB (2x 4GB) G-Skill 16000CL9D (2000MHz) Graphics Card Gigabyte HD 6950 (unlocked 890/1375) Sound Card On Board Realtek HD Audio Monitor(s) Displays 27" Acer B273HU (via HDMI) Screen Resolution 2048 x 1152 Keyboard Microsoft Wireless 3000 v2.0 Mouse Microsoft Wireless 5000 PSU Corsair AX750 Gold Case Corsair Obsidian 800DW Cooling Phanteks PH-TC14PE 2x PH-F140 & UK 3000, 7x 120mm, 2x 140m Hard Drives Crucial C300 128GB
1TB Samsung F3 SATA
1TB WD Elite External Internet Speed 5mb/s Other Info Logitech z-2300 2.1 speakers
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Well, I'm good with 2GB RAM DDR2 monster HDD's and x86.
maybe MS will get X64 working, failed in XP, failed in 2000, failed in Vista,
and still massive problems with Windows 7.
Check the forums and see who is having problems 90% are X64, and 9% are 100% noobs, and 1% is X86. | My System Specs | | |
11-02-2009
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Quote: Originally Posted by harpua Very cheap (as in $25 to $50 or so, last time I looked, and probably cheaper now) at a place like Newegg.com, but you need to first make sure your complete system is compatible with a 64 bit OS. There may be some online compatibility tools you can use to check with. Google is your friend. I did that and I met the requirement 2GB minimum for the 64-bit but I want to enjoy it which is why I'm thinking about doing 32-bit. | My System Specs | | |
11-02-2009
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#10 | | Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1 |

Quote: Originally Posted by MasterMind 
Quote: Originally Posted by harpua Very cheap (as in $25 to $50 or so, last time I looked, and probably cheaper now) at a place like Newegg.com, but you need to first make sure your complete system is compatible with a 64 bit OS. There may be some online compatibility tools you can use to check with. Google is your friend. I did that and I met the requirement 2GB minimum for the 64-bit but I want to enjoy it which is why I'm thinking about doing 32-bit. Go for it | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number tw33k OS Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1 CPU Phenom II x6 1090T (4.25GHz) Motherboard ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Pro Memory 8GB (2x 4GB) G-Skill 16000CL9D (2000MHz) Graphics Card Gigabyte HD 6950 (unlocked 890/1375) Sound Card On Board Realtek HD Audio Monitor(s) Displays 27" Acer B273HU (via HDMI) Screen Resolution 2048 x 1152 Keyboard Microsoft Wireless 3000 v2.0 Mouse Microsoft Wireless 5000 PSU Corsair AX750 Gold Case Corsair Obsidian 800DW Cooling Phanteks PH-TC14PE 2x PH-F140 & UK 3000, 7x 120mm, 2x 140m Hard Drives Crucial C300 128GB
1TB Samsung F3 SATA
1TB WD Elite External Internet Speed 5mb/s Other Info Logitech z-2300 2.1 speakers
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