64-bit or 32-bit?

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Could someone please explain the benifit of 64-bit over 32-bit? Thank you in advance!:)
 

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biggest benefit is RAM restrictions. 64-bit has none, 32-bit is "limited"
 

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jet1337 said:
biggest benefit is RAM restrictions. 64-bit has none, 32-bit is "limited"
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64 bit has a restriction, its just immensely larger then 32bit.
 

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The Cloud Windfoot Omega Build. Codename: Outpost
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Windows 7 Pro 64bit
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Amd 550BE unlocked to Quadcore 3.1GHZ
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GA-770TA-UD3 Rev 1.0
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4GB OCZ platinum 1333
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ATI 3850 512MB Asus
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creative Xfi music
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samsung syncmaster T220+ Dell P780
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1680x1050, 1280x960
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WD 250GB
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some random case
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Coolmaster TX3
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Microsoft natural ergonomic 4000
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Teksavvy 5Mbps down 700Kbps up
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there is a 80mm(8cm) intake fan on the side of the case and a 120mm(12cm) fan as exaust
cloud8521 said:
jet1337 said:
biggest benefit is RAM restrictions. 64-bit has none, 32-bit is "limited"
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64 bit has a restriction, its just immensely larger then 32bit.
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And the only reason why x64 has this "limit" is because the technology does not yet exist to create memory modules large enough to deal with the maximum supported (18,446,744,073,709,551,616 bytes). Chances are, by the time we are able to create such large memory modules, we'll already have moved over to 128-bit or even 256-bit processors.

Anyways, I use x64 for larger memory capabilities, better performance, better system integrity and security features. The list goes on, but thos are the key factors for me.
 

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Dzomlija said:
cloud8521 said:
jet1337 said:
biggest benefit is RAM restrictions. 64-bit has none, 32-bit is "limited"
Click to expand...
64 bit has a restriction, its just immensely larger then 32bit.
Click to expand...

And the only reason why x64 has this "limit" is because the technology does not yet exist to create memory modules large enough to deal with the maximum supported (18,446,744,073,709,551,616 bytes). Chances are, by the time we are able to create such large memory modules, we'll already have moved over to 128-bit or even 256-bit processors.

Anyways, I use x64 for larger memory capabilities, better performance, better system integrity and security features. The list goes on, but thos are the key factors for me.
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...... uh? you kinda proved my point?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
The Cloud Windfoot Omega Build. Codename: Outpost
OS
Windows 7 Pro 64bit
CPU
Amd 550BE unlocked to Quadcore 3.1GHZ
Motherboard
GA-770TA-UD3 Rev 1.0
Memory
4GB OCZ platinum 1333
Graphics Card(s)
ATI 3850 512MB Asus
Sound Card
creative Xfi music
Monitor(s) Displays
samsung syncmaster T220+ Dell P780
Screen Resolution
1680x1050, 1280x960
Hard Drives
WD 250GB
segate 500GB
PSU
Ultra 500 watt
Case
some random case
Cooling
Coolmaster TX3
Keyboard
Microsoft natural ergonomic 4000
Mouse
Logitech G9
Internet Speed
Teksavvy 5Mbps down 700Kbps up
Other Info
there is a 80mm(8cm) intake fan on the side of the case and a 120mm(12cm) fan as exaust

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Samsung NP550P5C-S02IN
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate - 64-bit | Windows 8 Pro - 64-bit
CPU
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 3,610QM (2.30Hz, 6MB L3 Cach
Memory
8 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M 2GB Graphics, Optimus™ techno
Sound Card
SoundAlive™ JBL 3 Speakers (With sub-Woofer)
Monitor(s) Displays
39.62cm (15.6) SuperBright 300nit HD+ LED Display
Screen Resolution
1,600 x 900, Anti-Reflective
Hard Drives
1TB S-ATA II Hard Drive (5,400RPM)
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