32 bit and 64 bit

randomguy · 11-20-2006, 08:16 AM

I'm just wondering what is the difference between 32 bit and 64 bit proccessors or OS.
I posted this thread on "motherboard" section a while ago, and just realized I should've posted it here.

What's the difference between 32 bit and 64 bit?
Is the difference on proccessors or on OS (maybe both? Since we need 64 bit proccessors to run 64 bit OS?)?
I have read some articles about them, but I don't really get it yet.
Thanks for the answers!

Emperor_nero · 11-20-2006, 08:33 AM

I might be wrong but from what I know but you need 3 things to run in a 64bit environment.

1.Hardware: 64bit CPU
2.OS: A 64bit OS
3.Software: software written to take advantage OS 64bit CPUs

Though 64bit OS’s and CPUs are backward compatible with 32bit.

but the problem is that hardware advances so much faster then software so there is not to much out there that can take advantage of 64bit OS\CPU

brinky2006 · 11-20-2006, 09:45 AM

Personally, I am going to wait for vista, untill i start to use 64 bit technology. I am currently testing the 64 bit version of vista RC1, and it is running smoothly.

I have not gone for 64 bit xp, as i have been told that many problems have arised, regarding software incompatability and hardware conflictions.

Adam

randomguy · 11-20-2006, 11:08 PM

Thanks for the answers.
Another question, what makes a proccessor 32 or 64 bit?
What causes the differences and what is the differences?
What advantages you get from using 64 bit?

Bl00dFox · 11-21-2006, 12:22 AM

It is based on the memory bandwidth between OS, CPU and RAM.

11-20-2006, 08:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
randomguy New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 13	32 bit and 64 bit I'm just wondering what is the difference between 32 bit and 64 bit proccessors or OS. I posted this thread on "motherboard" section a while ago, and just realized I should've posted it here. What's the difference between 32 bit and 64 bit? Is the difference on proccessors or on OS (maybe both? Since we need 64 bit proccessors to run 64 bit OS?)? I have read some articles about them, but I don't really get it yet. Thanks for the answers!

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Emperor_nero Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 2,301	I might be wrong but from what I know but you need 3 things to run in a 64bit environment. 1.Hardware: 64bit CPU 2.OS: A 64bit OS 3.Software: software written to take advantage OS 64bit CPUs Though 64bit OS’s and CPUs are backward compatible with 32bit. but the problem is that hardware advances so much faster then software so there is not to much out there that can take advantage of 64bit OS\CPU __________________ I play Rugby, and no its not like it's sissy cousin with the pads.

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brinky2006 Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK Age: 17 Posts: 176	Personally, I am going to wait for vista, untill i start to use 64 bit technology. I am currently testing the 64 bit version of vista RC1, and it is running smoothly. I have not gone for 64 bit xp, as i have been told that many problems have arised, regarding software incompatability and hardware conflictions. Adam __________________ <<CPU>> Conroe e6400 @ 2.4Ghz (OC) <<RAM>> 2048mb 667mhz <<GPU>> nVidia Geforce 7900GTO <<DVD>> Sony 18x DVD-RW <<OS 1>(Dual Boot)> Windows XP Pro <<OS 2>(Dual Boot)> Windows Vista Ultimate <<SCREEN>> 19" TFT Monitor <<LAPTOP>> Toshiba Portege A100

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Bl00dFox Platinum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 15 Posts: 566	It is based on the memory bandwidth between OS, CPU and RAM. __________________ CPU: Core 2 Duo E6600 MOBO: Gigabyte 945P-S3 RAM: 2GB Kingston 667Mhz (4x512MB Dual Channel) GPU: Palit X1600XT PCI-E HDD: 160GB SATA Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 Storage HDD: 320GB Seagate Barracuda SATA 7200.10 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit

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11-20-2006, 11:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
randomguy New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 13	Thanks for the answers. Another question, what makes a proccessor 32 or 64 bit? What causes the differences and what is the differences? What advantages you get from using 64 bit?