Dual core on a 32bit OS

Arcto

Hello.

I am currently running Vista home 32bit as my OS.
My processor is an Intel Core 2 6700 @ 2.66GHZ.
I am led to beleave that the CPU is not using all of its power as it is a 64bit CPU and i am running a 32bit OS. Would i notice much (if any) of a performance boost if i upgrade to Vista 64bit?

Im allready not getting full performance from my RAM (maxed at 3096mb, have just over 4GB) as im running a 32 bit, so im thinking of upgrading.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

Overheal

Youd notice a boost. but also some compatibility issues with older programs. Unavoidable really.

Anyway unless you have a retail vista license youd have to buy a new license to get 64 bit. You may as well wait the very short remainder of time until Windows 7 launches, and get the 64 bit retail of that. It previously went on preorder for just $50 and some industry bloggers suspect Microsoft will run a similar price cut special in the future. The family pack (3 Home Retail licences) will go for $150 at launch.

Arcto

Ouch, 150 :P


Just wondering: I have a lisence for my Vista and heard that you can get a free upgrade disk. Ive pretty much gotten 50-50 responses from anyone i ask. Im using a Dell (i know.....i know....) and rang them but they had never heard of the free upgrade. In the states however you can just get one sent by Dell to your house. This hardly seems fair

Overheal

if you bought after June of this year, you should have received a free upgrade.

If you bought a laptop before this time, then

a) You have an OEM license, and are not entitled to a 64-bit upgrade.

b) You are not entitled to a Windows 7 free Upgrade.

You can Download the Windows 7 Release Candidsate now until the 20th of August (T-Minus 3 days!) and thats free, but will be deactivated in March. At that point you will need to install a new OS anyway.

Hey Guys,

Just bought a new PC with an intel core2 quad q9550 and 4 Gb of RAM. I am trying to decide what OS to run. I don't want to offend anyone but will not be running a Vista system. Until Windows 7, is my only option XP Pro 64 bit as otherwise I would only be able to use 3Gb of my RAM?

qwertz

Deleted User wrote: »

Hey Guys,

Just bought a new PC with an intel core2 quad q9550 and 4 Gb of RAM. I am trying to decide what OS to run. I don't want to offend anyone but will not be running a Vista system. Until Windows 7, is my only option XP Pro 64 bit as otherwise I would only be able to use 3Gb of my RAM?

Make sure your essential applications are compatible with the 64bit version of Windows XP. I personally would strongly recommend agains this version.

ScumLord

Deleted User wrote: »

Hey Guys,

Just bought a new PC with an intel core2 quad q9550 and 4 Gb of RAM. I am trying to decide what OS to run. I don't want to offend anyone but will not be running a Vista system. Until Windows 7, is my only option XP Pro 64 bit as otherwise I would only be able to use 3Gb of my RAM?

Download win7 now, it's the best 64bit OS available.

Thanks for the strong advice. I do have faith in Windows 7 but my concern is that it will expire (the RC is due to expire 1 July 2009) and I'll be left with either a bill or a dud system. I have had bad experience in the past with slow down as a result of patching.. if you know what I mean.

ScumLord

I do plan to buy it at some stage, your planning to buy a new OS now so all your doing is delaying the payment until next year. There's no point in going with XP64, it's out of date now.

I'm making another assumption about the version I have now and hoping when I get the license I'm not going to have to re-install win7 to the official release and will just go on as normal. If I'm wrong about that then maybe your right to hold off.

I'm completely sold on Win7 and I hated Vista. As far as I'm concerned XP and Vista are dead and there's no point in going with either of them when you're looking for a 64bit OS.