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Difference between 64 and 32 bit OS
Hi there.
I'm wanting to upgrade my laptop memory, it has 3gb, (1 x 1gb 1x 2GB) sticks in atm, i'm wanting to take out the stick of 1gb ram and replace it with a 4gb stick, so i'll have 6GB altogether, the only problem is, i'd have to install a 64bit version of Windows, I have Winodws 7 Ultimate 32bit installed atm, my Windows disc does come with the 64bit version but i'm not too keen on the idea of having to use the 64bit OS.
Other than supporting more RAM, is there any other differences I may notice with the 64bit version, performance wise? Does it perform better with the CPU, HDD etc? Does it have better transfter rate speeds? and is it any better for gaming?
Any help would be great, i'm not a noob when it comes to Computers, ive just never needed to install a 64bit version on any of my Computers before, but as games are getting bigger and needing more hardware to run them, I think i'm best upgrading to the 64bit.
Thanks.