64 bit OS ?

[TerryFox]

Hi ... If I was thinking of getting an 64 bit OS , What do I need to have to able to load this type of OS ? Which hardware parts do I need to have ? Thanks

[Sterling_Aug]

You need to have a 64bit mobo, processor, and RAM.

Sounds like your best bet is to buy a prebuilt system such as a Dell, HP, Lenovo, etc.

[TerryFox]

Sounds like your best bet is to buy a prebuilt system such as a Dell, HP, Lenovo, etc.

No , never will I get one of them , I only like custom . I didn't think ram to . I know my MB is ok . I have to check out my cpu .

Thanks

[BipolarBill]

Actually, any system with a 64-bit capable CPU will work fine since you can't have that without a matching motherboard. RAM is RAM is RAM - unless it's registered.

[TerryFox]

Actually, any system with a 64-bit capable CPU will work fine since you can't have that without a matching motherboard. RAM is RAM is RAM - unless it's registered.

Yeah, that was my thoughts to but I figure to ask to be sure . I don't recall when buying Ram anywhere ( specs ) mention for which bit .

[Sterling_Aug]

RAM specs do ot mention the bit length because it is matched to the mobo.

The mobo can be run at 32 bits or 64 bits depending on the design of the CPU installed and the options on the mobo.

[TerryFox]

RAM specs do ot mention the bit length because it is matched to the mobo.

The mobo can be run at 32 bits or 64 bits depending on the design of the CPU installed and the options on the mobo.

Hi , Can you post a pic which show this ? This way I can remember to look for it , Thanks

[Midknyte]

I think you're getting confused with 64-bit operating system and 64-bit memory bus. two completely different things.

it's not an option you can change; it's the chipset/cpu you use. all you really need to know is what type and speed of ram like DDR2 and PC5300

[TerryFox]

I think you're getting confused with 64-bit operating system and 64-bit memory bus. two completely different things.

it's not an option you can change; it's the chipset/cpu you use. all you really need to know is what type and speed of ram like DDR2 and PC5300

So basically it boils down to the MB / CPU . If you can get the following in 64 bits , chipset , graphic , net card and audio , all else should work , correct ? I mean which matches to the MB .

[Midknyte]

if you meant 64 bit drivers, then video, audio, and lan should work.

Why are you installing a 64 bit OS anyway?

[Sterling_Aug]

Are you a computer technician trying to learn about a 64 bit OS or is there another reason you think you need a 64 bit OS?

I have two system running X64 and one system running Windows 2003 Server Compute Cluster Edition 64 bit.

99.999% of home users do not need, nor will you see a benefit to running a 64 bit OS. Driver support is limited (but getting better), application support is limited (but getting updated all the time), and technical support is also improving.

[TerryFox]

They say this type is going to be the future style . For me its more curiosity than anything , I'm staying 32bits for now .

[pandaz3]

I have one XP64, two Vista Home Premium 64, one Vista Ultimate 64, and one using 64 bit Ubuntu.

I like 64 bit and have no driver issues.

[_Mystical_Night]

Vista 64 also consumes more CPU and memory then the 32-bit version. If you have 4gb+ of ram however and a decent CPU it might be worth it for the extra security and speed

check out my ram and cpu usage with vista 64 on idle (just normal stuff running)

[pandaz3]

The two Vista HP 64 machines are on 2 gigs and the Ultimate 4 gigs. The single core 4000+ does run a tad slower with it's old DDR and slower CPU, I have no problems with it though and the others are faster mainly as they have a 5000 and 6400. Every new OS by Microsoft increased the bloat and used more resources. XP64 is a lean mean fighting machine.