64bit vs 32bit

Stoo

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Hello all :-)

Have just got myself a 1TB Samsung HDD, Lovely.

What I`d like to know is when I reformat from FAT32 to NTFS should I use the 64bit
format or 32bit? I`m fairly sure I wasn`t dreaming when I noticed the option?

If it is possible, can I use 64bit format with 32bit OS and if so does it make a difference. Also with a 64bit OS, does a 32bit formatting slow disk transfer rate?

I`m, as ever, perplexed and need some reliable guidance and information.

Thanks all, Stoo :-)
 

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acer aspire 7535g
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Windows 7 32 bit Home Premium
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AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82
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AMD 780G Rev 0
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4GB
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XFI Extreem music
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Acer X223W
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acer
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Lovely, thanks for the reply. Have some rep, too :-)
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
acer aspire 7535g
OS
Windows 7 32 bit Home Premium
CPU
AMD Turion X2 Ultra ZM-82
Motherboard
AMD 780G Rev 0
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Mobility Radeon HD4570 and Radoen HD3200 switchable.
Monitor(s) Displays
17"" flatscreen
Screen Resolution
1600 * 900 * High (32Bit)
Hard Drives
500gb hdd
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