Windows 7 64 bit on this pc

Deleted697 · Aug 30, 2016

Should I install windows 7 64 bit on my PC? the specs are on my profile, I've had windows 7 32 bit for 1.5 years until it got corrupted and won't boot properly anymore

I looked online and I saw you can install 64 bit on this PC, so is it worth it or am I just good by using 32 bit?

Eric3742 · Aug 30, 2016

Welcome to Win 7 forum

Nope.

A 32 bit PC can only install Windows 7 32-bit.

A 64 bit PC can only install Windows 7 64-bit.

This is the rule.

Deleted697 · Aug 30, 2016

Eric3742 said:
Welcome to Win 7 forum

Nope.

A 32 bit PC can only install Windows 7 32-bit.

A 64 bit PC can only install Windows 7 64-bit.

This is the rule.

I have pentium 4 650 and I think it can install windows 7 64 bit because I remember I checked using a software(forgot the name) and it told me my pc is capable of 64 bit

Alejandro85 · Aug 31, 2016

Eric3742 said:
A 32 bit PC can only install Windows 7 32-bit.

A 64 bit PC can only install Windows 7 64-bit.

This is the rule.

This is not correct.

32 bits CPUs effectively are constrained to 32 bits OSs, there is no way around that.
But for 64 bits CPUs, they CAN support 32 bits OSs, they're backward compatible, and in fact, it's used in many places. Also, 64 bits CPUs are the norm now, pretty much any computer in built in the last 10 years, if not more, if 64 bits capable.

It's totally possible to install x64 on that computer. Although, given the specs, it's a bit constrained in the CPU power, it definitely supports it. I would give it a try.

ThrashZone · Aug 31, 2016

Hi,
Yes 4gb's of ram is the minimum amount of memory I'd run 64 bit on
You can see after installing 64 bit if you can add more ram using this
Crucial.com - Crucial System Scanner

Not sure what the scanner would say if you used it on 32 bit the machine is already at the max 32 bit can use.

Nope 4gb's is the max

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But you can still run 64 bit.

wasnotwas · Aug 31, 2016

According to the Intel sheet, the OP's cpu is single core (with HT), launch date 2005, 64 bit. Kudos for keeping it running, but I bet it struggles in today's environment, even with YouTube.

Deleted697 · Aug 31, 2016

ThrashZone said:
Hi,
Yes 4gb's of ram is the minimum amount of memory I'd run 64 bit on
You can see after installing 64 bit if you can add more ram using this
Crucial.com - Crucial System Scanner

Not sure what the scanner would say if you used it on 32 bit the machine is already at the max 32 bit can use.

Nope 4gb's is the max
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But you can still run 64 bit.

I checked in my BIOS it said my PC supports "EMT64" the software said the same thing, so should I go install 64 bit win7?

Deleted697 · Aug 31, 2016

wasnotwas said:
According to the Intel sheet, the OP's cpu is single core (with HT), launch date 2005, 64 bit. Kudos for keeping it running, but I bet it struggles in today's environment, even with YouTube.

It doesn't struggle if you don't have much programs installed and watch YouTube videos in 720p

ignatzatsonic · Aug 31, 2016

If you have to do a clean install, you may as well use 64 bit if your hardware supports it---so yeah, I'd go for it.

You likely won't notice the difference, but 64 bit does have some behind-the-scene improvements and security enhancements.

ThrashZone · Aug 31, 2016

Hi,
You might look into a dual core pentium d is compatible looks like and dirt cheap

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Pentium-3-40GHz-800MHz-Dual-Core/dp/B000YDLNGS

Deleted697 · Aug 31, 2016

lol sorry I don't know how to upgrade PCs my dad bought this optiplex gx620 premade and put geforce 210 and 4 GB ram

and also currently I can only use 3.25gb of ram out of 4gb, how much would I be able to use when I install 64 bit?

ignatzatsonic · Aug 31, 2016

craftplayeri2 said:
and also currently I can only use 3.25gb of ram out of 4gb, how much would I be able to use when I install 64 bit?

Windows 7 Home Premium is limited to 16 GB max.

Professional and Ultimate have higher limits---not sure what--maybe 128 GB?

Few people have a legitimate need for more than 16 or maybe even 8. You can easily track how much you are actually using at any given moment through Task Manager.

ThrashZone · Aug 31, 2016

Hi,
Memory/ ram availability won't change by very much there is a hardware reserved that soaks up the rest of it and you're already at the maximum your mother board will support which is 4gb's.

So the only hardware upgrades for this board is adding a dual core Pentium D processor as I already posted and upgrading to a ssd = solid state drive.

Holmes177 · Aug 31, 2016

Windows 32 bit can only recognize 3.25 GB of your 4GB of installed RAM. Windows 64 bit will see all 4 GB, but unless you are running software that can utilize 64 bit you won't see any improvement over the 32 bit OS. Stick with the 32 bit OS.

Layback Bear · Aug 31, 2016

You state in post #1

Should I install windows 7 64 bit on my PC? the specs are on my profile, I've had windows 7 32 bit for 1.5 years until it got corrupted and won't boot properly anymore

Could you explain what is corrupted. Please be exact as possible.

If need be or you just want to go 64 bit your cpu is capable.

Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 650 supporting HT Technology (2M Cache, 3.40 GHz, 800 MHz FSB) Specifications

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Advanced Technologies
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology ‡ No
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡
Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡ No
Intel® 64 ‡
Yes
Instruction Set 64-bit
Idle States No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
Yes
Intel® Demand Based Switching
No
Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes

--------------------

Make sure you have a readable COA key to activate your system if you do decide to go with Windows 7 64 bit or a Clean Install/Repair Install of your 32 bit Windows 7.

With the hardware listed in your (My System Specs) I see little advantage using 64 bit.

In my opinion it is very unusual for a system with your specs to have Windows 7 Ultimate installed.
Could you tell us who installed it and where did it come from?
A new install with out the proper media and activation COA is a waste of time. On top of that it would not be a legal install.

Deleted697 · Sep 2, 2016

I just installed 64 bit on my PC to see if I could use more then 3.25gb ram but it was still 3.25gb so I installed 32 bit back

AddRAM · Sep 2, 2016

It`s the motherboard and the system that controls that, Do not waste another dime on a Dell, start saving your pennies, nickels, quarters, Pesos, Crown, Krona (whatever you use over there

) to build your own PC, in the meantime, start reading

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ThrashZone · Sep 2, 2016

Hi,
A lot easier than that

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