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10-22-2009, 02:07 PM
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Upgrading to 64bit Processor
Hello guys,
I am now using Windows 7 RC at 32bit, but I just received my copy of Windows 7, which is now tempting me to switch to 64bit. My current motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-MA770-UD3 (supports AM3, AM2+ and AM2) and processor is AMD Athlon II X2 250 3.0GHz. So could someone recommend a nice & powerful 64bit processor, please? I had a look around and found AMD Phenom X4 9850 AM2+ 2.5GHz 2MB Cache (but it draws 125W of power) for £85 (its OEM). There's also AMD Athlon 64 X2 AM2 6000+ 3GHz (125W power) - retail for £60. However my current X2 250 only takes 65W ... Also, I use Windows XP Pro 32bit as my 2nd OS. If I upgrade to 64bit, would I still be able to use that in 32bit? (I suppose I would have to reinstall it?) What do I do? All comments and suggestions welcome! Thanks!
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10-22-2009, 02:35 PM
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You already have one, Athlon II X2 250 is 64-bit processor
Actually, all modern desktop processors from Intel and AMD support 64bit
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10-22-2009, 02:54 PM
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 But I have never read anything about it being 64bit! Could you confirm this, please? I read somewhere that if the 32bit disk in the Windows 7 package is activated, the 64bit disk will become useless! So I want to be 100% sure before I attempt 32bit or 64bit ... Thanks for the quick reply, maroon1! |
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10-22-2009, 03:00 PM
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Yes the Athlon II X2 250 is a 64 bit processor.
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10-22-2009, 03:14 PM
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Cool! Thanks for the replies, maroon1 & StrangleHold!!
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