What is the benefit of a 64 bit processor?
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A 32 bit os will usually work okay on a 64 bit architecture, but a 64 bit OS will allow you to take benefit of more memory and the wider pipeline a 64 bit processor provides.
Vista 32bit doesnt install on 64bit CPU's
Yes. I have that setup presently now. (Athlon 64 and window xp pro 32 bit). It will run a little faster than similar specd 32 bit processors, the existing advantage is when you move to a 64 bit operating system and run 64 bit software, which unless you do totally specific technical work, simply isn't going to ensue for most computer users. For example I'm not aware of one video game that runs contained by 64 bit mode. You must have the 64 bit OS and the 64 bit application to experience the benefit. Just have the x64 OS will only trademark the OS stuff faster not your apps or games unless they are x64 and hardly any are.
No, you involve x64 bit OS and motherboard
the 32 and 64 pertain to the data street size on the bus systems
How many "words" can travel to and from the microprocessor
32 or 64 at a time
You'd achieve access into the 64-bit operating systems, but the 64 bit processors have better bandwidth than the 32, they can do a highly developed load of work at like speed as the 32 bits.
If you already have a 64bit processor, later yes, the 32 bits will still work, but the 64 bit OSes are designed to work and fully use the 64bits of the processor.
I know from experience, because if you buy Vista from a store they give you the 32 bit, I have the 32 bit of vista up on my computer for a while before the 64 come in.
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