64 bit and 32 bit

bawz · 05-10-2009, 11:09 PM

Hi everyone :]
So I'm getting a new computer. I'll give the specs first:
CPU: Intel Core i7 965 Extreme Edition
Motherboard: Asus Rampage II Extreme
GPU: Dual SLI nVidia 295 GTX's
RAM: Corsair TR3X6G2000C8GTF Dominator GT 6 GB DDR3
PSU: CORSAIR 1000w HX Series 12v ATX SLI Ready 80 Plus Certified Power Supply

Anyway, besides me showing off my supercomputer I had a question :]
Because I want to benefit from my computer, I want a 64 bit OS. I was thinking Windows XP 64 bit. But the problem is that alot of software isn't compatible with 64 bit. So I was wondering if there is an option in Windows XP 64 bit that you can run a program in 32 bit? Or is there something hardware-related holding it back?

Thanks in advance

05-10-2009, 11:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
bawz New Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 11	64 bit and 32 bit Hi everyone :] So I'm getting a new computer. I'll give the specs first: CPU: Intel Core i7 965 Extreme Edition Motherboard: Asus Rampage II Extreme GPU: Dual SLI nVidia 295 GTX's RAM: Corsair TR3X6G2000C8GTF Dominator GT 6 GB DDR3 PSU: CORSAIR 1000w HX Series 12v ATX SLI Ready 80 Plus Certified Power Supply Anyway, besides me showing off my supercomputer I had a question :] Because I want to benefit from my computer, I want a 64 bit OS. I was thinking Windows XP 64 bit. But the problem is that alot of software isn't compatible with 64 bit. So I was wondering if there is an option in Windows XP 64 bit that you can run a program in 32 bit? Or is there something hardware-related holding it back? Thanks in advance

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