jr1ststreet
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Does the 64 bit version of windows 7 use more resources than the 32 bit, and if it does will this effect my gaming?
My Computer
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windows 7 ultimate x64
- OS
- windows 7 ultimate x64
Which is better win7 32 bit or 64 bit?
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bbearren
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Perhaps a bit, but 64-bit allows you to use more RAM, whereas 32-bit max's out at 4GB. Adding more RAM will definitely affect your gaming, for the better.
My Computer
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7 Ultimate x64/7 Home Premium x64Intel i3 550 3.2 GHzCorsair 16 GB DDR3 (4 X 4GB)Intel HD Graphics
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Dell Inspiron 580
- OS
- 7 Ultimate x64/7 Home Premium x64
- CPU
- Intel i3 550 3.2 GHz
- Motherboard
- Dell/Intel H57
- Memory
- Corsair 16 GB DDR3 (4 X 4GB)
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel HD Graphics
- Sound Card
- Intel P55 HD Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- LG E2360 LED
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 X 1080
- Hard Drives
- Seagate 1TB X 2 Internal,
Seagate 1TB eSATA (Backup)
- PSU
- Dell 300W
- Case
- Dell Inspiron
- Cooling
- Dell/Intel
- Keyboard
- Microsoft Wireless Comfort Keyboard 5000
- Mouse
- Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000
- Internet Speed
- 4,000 Mbit DSL
- Other Info
- Custom Installation -
OS separate on C:
Pagefile Separate on P:
Program Files Separate on U:
Users and ProgramData separate on V:
oxymoron02
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From my observations with a 32-bit XP installation and 64-bit Vista and 7; the newer versions take up roughly double the memory for 64-bit versions (but again, this was compared to 32-bit XP).
As bbearren says, 64-bit machines are able to take more memory, which helps not only just to run the OS itself, but in some newer games such as Skyrim.
As bbearren says, 64-bit machines are able to take more memory, which helps not only just to run the OS itself, but in some newer games such as Skyrim.
My Computer
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Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bitAMD Phenom II X4 955 Black OC'ed 4.0GHz8GB Mushkin Enhanced Silverline (2x4GB) 1333XFX Radeon HD6870 1024MB GDDR5 OC'ed 945MHz; ...
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
- CPU
- AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black OC'ed 4.0GHz
- Motherboard
- Asus M5A88-V EVO
- Memory
- 8GB Mushkin Enhanced Silverline (2x4GB) 1333
- Graphics Card(s)
- XFX Radeon HD6870 1024MB GDDR5 OC'ed 945MHz; 1151MHz
- Sound Card
- Soundblaster X-Fi Xtreme PCIe
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 32" Hannspree SE32LMNB
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Hard Drives
- 250GB Hitachi Deskstar (OS); 2TB Western Digital Elements
- PSU
- 650W XFX XXX Edition 80PLUS Bronze Modular
- Case
- Cougar 6GR1 Evolution
- Cooling
- Corsair H60 p/p 120mm; Zalman VF3000A; x4 120mm; x1 140mm
- Keyboard
- Logitech G510
- Mouse
- CM Storm Sentinel Advance Zero-G
- Internet Speed
- Not fast enough :I
- Other Info
- No matter what your specs, my PC is better.
alishathomaz
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There are several benefits of going to Windows 7 64-bit:
- With 32-bit Windows, you can use a maximum of 4GB RAM. 64-bit Windows 7 runs very fast with 4GB and you can upgrade your RAM to 8 or 16 GB later, making your system future-proof.
- A 32-bit OS can theoretically use up to 4 GB of RAM, but 32-bit versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7 see a maximum of 3.12 GB. With 64-bit Windows 7, you can use the full 4GB RAM.
My Computer
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x64