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Microsoft article answers frequently asked questions about 32 or 64bit windows. This article may help those trying to decide which version to run. This would benefit mostly new users or your average computer user. Article provided from Microsoft. 32-bit and 64-bit Windows: Frequently asked questions
 

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Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit / XP Home sp3intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz8 gigs 1066 OCZ Fata1tyEVGA GTX 580 Call of Duty Black Ops Edition
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Built
OS
Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit / XP Home sp3
CPU
intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz
Motherboard
Asus P5ND bios 1401
Memory
8 gigs 1066 OCZ Fata1ty
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 580 Call of Duty Black Ops Edition
Sound Card
Creative Soundblaster Audigy 2zs
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus 24in LCD's 2MS X2
Screen Resolution
1920x1080p @60Hz
Hard Drives
WD Caviar 500 Black/ WD Caviar 200 Blue
PSU
OCZ 700W GameXtreme
Case
NZXT Apollo
Cooling
Corsair H50 CPU/120mm x3 /60mm x2 /Corsair Dominator Ram
Keyboard
Logitech Bluetooth Wireless MX5000
Mouse
Logitech Bluetooth Wireless MX1000
Internet Speed
Download 19.83 Upload 0.97
Other Info
Logitech Z2300 Speakers/ Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones/Avermedia PCI-e Hybrid TV Bravo/Epson NX415 all in one/ 4 Port Powered USB Hub/ LG 10x Bluray Burner /TSST Corp DVDRW External

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W 7 64-bit UltimateIntel Q9550 Yorkfield8GB Dominator 8500C5DATI : XFX 5870
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
* BFK Customs *
OS
W 7 64-bit Ultimate
CPU
Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory
8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card(s)
ATI : XFX 5870
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays
1x 47" LCD HDMI & 3x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution
1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Hard Drives
1x 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD : 1x 500GB & 1x 640GB WD Caviar Black(s)
PSU
Corsair 620HX
Case
Cooler Master RC-690
Cooling
Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Keyboard
Microsoft 500
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
14 Mb/s
Other Info
1x Koutech 3Gb/s SATA HDD Hot Swap Rack
Microsoft article answers frequently asked questions about 32 or 64bit windows. This article may help those trying to decide which version to run. This would benefit mostly new users or your average computer user. Article provided from Microsoft. 32-bit and 64-bit Windows: Frequently asked questions

It is really helpful for users who want to know the differences / benefits of 32-bit and 64-bit in order to choose what is best for them. :) Thanks for sharing with the community!

Cheers,
Cassandra
Microsoft Windows Outreach
 

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Windows 7 Professional 64-bitPentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5300 @260GHz
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP/p6207c
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
CPU
Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5300 @260GHz
Sound Card
RealTek High Def Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2159m
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 x 60
Mouse
HP M/N: M-U0009-HP1
Internet Speed
Broadband
Good links. Thank you both. I think when I build my new computer this summer I will stay with the 32 bit until I can afford to buy a new printer. I had trouble with the drivers for the 32 bit OS.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bitIntel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz2.50 GB RAMNVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
CPU
Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz
Motherboard
ASUS P4P800-VM Motherboard Chipset: Intel 865G + ICH5
Memory
2.50 GB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS
Sound Card
SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio (Chip)
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic VX 1962 wm
Screen Resolution
1680 X 1050
Hard Drives
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 80 GB
ST380215A ATA Device 18.6 GB
Western Digital "My Book" external hard drive 750 GB
Cooling
Fan based
Keyboard
Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 v10 USB
Mouse
Logitec optic USB
Internet Speed
3.01 Mb/s download 0.64 Mb/s upload
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