Is Windows 7 64 bit better for my CPU?

ijmazz · 17 Jun 2012

Hi, i have a problem.. I have Intel(R) Celeron(R) E3400 2.6 ghz, which is a dual core, and i want to know if i install Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit will my CPU run better, becouse i had Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit and it didnt run like dual core, more like a single core,and the other day my system crashed so i installed XP back...and before i install Windows 7 again i want to know will Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit or 64 bit make my PC run better.. I have 4 GB RAM, and integrated graphic card, Intel(R) Express Chipset Family Series 1GB...please help..

CyberZeus · 17 Jun 2012

I ijmazz and welcome to Seven Forums!

I suggest you to fill out your system specs with this utility, that provide much more info: System Info - See Your System Specs.

CyberZeus

TVeblen · 17 Jun 2012

Download and run the W7 Upgrade Advisor. It will tell you if your system can run the 64 bit version.
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor - Download - Microsoft Windows

win7 · 17 Jun 2012

I have a similar system and would personally go with the x64 version, but as said above the upgrade advisor could be a good option :)

ignatzatsonic · 17 Jun 2012

ijmazz said:

i want to know if i install Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit will my CPU run better

Your PC may or may not be able to support 64-bit Windows, but in day to day operation, it's unlikely you would notice the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit.

If your PC is acting poorly, it's most likely for some other reason.

MasterCreate66 · 17 Jun 2012

64 bit it. Man!

bobkn · 17 Jun 2012

ijmazz said:

Hi, i have a problem.. I have Intel(R) Celeron(R) E3400 2.6 ghz, which is a dual core, and i want to know if i install Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit will my CPU run better, becouse i had Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit and it didnt run like dual core, more like a single core,and the other day my system crashed so i installed XP back...and before i install Windows 7 again i want to know will Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit or 64 bit make my PC run better.. I have 4 GB RAM, and integrated graphic card, Intel(R) Express Chipset Family Series 1GB...please help..

Your CPU supports 64 bit instructions, so it could run Windows 7 X64.

Intel® Celeron® Processor E3400 (1M Cache, 2.60 GHz, 800 MHz FSB))

There may be little point for you to install X64, though. The main reasons for doing that is to support more than 4GB of RAM, and to run 64 bit software. If your system wasn't running OK under Win 7 X86, there was probably some sort of problem that's not intrinsic to Windows 7.

FuturDreamz · 17 Jun 2012

ignatzatsonic said:

ijmazz said:

i want to know if i install Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit will my CPU run better

Your PC may or may not be able to support 64-bit Windows, but in day to day operation, it's unlikely you would notice the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit.

If your PC is acting poorly, it's most likely for some other reason.

Agreed. Upgrading to 64-bit may fix things, but primarily because you're doing a clean install.

karlsnooks · 17 Jun 2012

ijmazz,

Help us to help you.

Code:

Update your SevenForums System Specs
User CP (located on the top menu bar) |
Your Profile | Edit System Spec (left-hand column)

To gather info, use Speccy (my favorite) or SIW or System Info

ADD the word laptop or desktop or netbook to the
“system manufacturer” block, for example,
Toshiba Satellite L305D notebook.

Provide full windows version info, for example:
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit

Use the “Other Info” block for Optical Reader,
Mouse, touchpad, wifi adapter, speakers, monitor, etc

Scroll down and click on SAVE CHANGES.

karlsnooks · 17 Jun 2012

ah yes, keep forgetting that Chrome takes out links. Very bad.

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