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    64-bit / 4 GB RAM

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by OGLES, Oct 1, 2008.

  1. OGLES

    OGLES Notebook Enthusiast

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    1) Do I need to a 64-bit OS, if I am going to have 4 GB of RAM ?
    2) Is there much performance increase from a 32-bit, to 64-bit OS at all ?

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    OGLES
     
    OGLES, Oct 1, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Andy, Oct 1, 2008
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  3. swarmer

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    1) If you expect to be able to use the full 4 gb, then yes, you need a 64-bit OS. (Otherwise you'll get around 3-3.5 gb usable with a 32-bit OS.)
     
    swarmer, Oct 1, 2008
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  4. MTHall51

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    I'm not sure what all the advantages are, but yes the 64 bit will recognize the full 4 gigs of RAM.
     
    MTHall51, Oct 1, 2008
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