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| Thread ID: 75720 | 2007-01-08 02:41:00 | I only have a 32 bit system. | Motokid600 (11183) | Press F1 |
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| 513778 | 2007-01-08 02:41:00 | i planed on getting Windows Vista Premium and read that it requires a 64 bit system. now i nothing about what they mean by bit ( I never really looked into it ). Now i think i have a 32 bit system. So before i say anything else how do i find out what kind i have? ...if i have a 32 bit system how do i upgrade to a 64 bit system? |
Motokid600 (11183) | ||
| 513779 | 2007-01-08 02:45:00 | Well if u have XP Home or Pro its most probably 32 bit. And depending on what the mobo is, it may also be 32 bit. Whats the brand/model of the mobo? If the mobo is also 32 bit, you'll have to buy a new mobo as well. And maybe new ram. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 513780 | 2007-01-08 02:49:00 | ...better off getting a new computer then. its a ASUSTeK Computer INC. P4P800S-X Rev 1.xx ( sorry for the long name. i wasnt sure exacly what it was and got it off belarc advisor ) | Motokid600 (11183) | ||
| 513781 | 2007-01-08 03:04:00 | Looks like it comes in 2 flavours 32 or 64 bit Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least: * 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1. * 1 GB of system memory. * Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)2, Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel. * 40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space. * DVD-ROM Drive3. * Audio output capability. * Internet access capability. www.microsoft.com |
snoopy (74) | ||
| 513782 | 2007-01-08 07:16:00 | find out what your cpu is then google it to see if it 32 or 64 bit it just means how fast data is sent through ur system | rawkus1020 (9720) | ||
| 513783 | 2007-01-08 07:19:00 | sorry read question wrong you need to get a new cpu and prob new motherboard check to seee if mobo suports 64bit | rawkus1020 (9720) | ||
| 513784 | 2007-01-08 08:42:00 | Windows Vista Premium : * 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1 . * 1 GB of system memory . Windows XP Professional PC with 300 megahertz or higher processor clock speed recommended; 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended 64 MB minimum supported; 64Mb?? . We know it runs like a crippled pig with 128Mb . Therefore Vista must need 4Gb to run halfway decent . |
pctek (84) | ||
| 513785 | 2007-01-08 09:18:00 | 4Gb?! WHAT!!! That's huge lol. I'm not even going to bother with Vista at this stage. Quite happy with my Celeron 2.4 and SD Ram lol. But yes you will need a new CPU and Motherboard and possible faster ram and then maybe a harddrive (depending if you have 40gb) Then you may need a new case because if you don't have all the other components then you'll probably need a psu that can handle PCI- Express (if you get a board with that) etc. Could end up being rather pricey lol. I'd stay with what you have :P. What real benefits does Vista have anyway?? I thought it was just like .. media sorta stuff and making everything like dvd players and camera's etc connect with it easy. | BoWzA (11709) | ||
| 513786 | 2007-01-08 10:17:00 | Well if u have XP Home or Pro its most probably 32 bit . And depending on what the mobo is, it may also be 32 bit . Whats the brand/model of the mobo? If the mobo is also 32 bit, you'll have to buy a new mobo as well . And maybe new ram . plez flame me if i have any wrong, as am hammered atm the operating system you are running dosen't determine what your system is capable of the motherboard, is usually agnostic of 32/64 bit operating systems, if the processor is capable of it why would new ram have to be purchased??? |
dbs (8785) | ||
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