how to know if my computer is 64bit?

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woshilimengzhi

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my computer is Dell Inspiron 530 (desktop). CPU is core2quad 6600. Is this computer 64bit compatible?

I don't know if the motherboard support 64bit. Is there any way to determine?

Another question: if this computer is 32bit, can I still install a 64bit Windows vista Ultimate on it?

Thank you!
 
Yes, it is. All Core2 CPU's are 64-bit.

Even if it was 32-bit, you could not install 64-bit on it. It's not compatible.
 
I would suggest staying with a 32-bit operating system. My experience with a 64-bit operating system was less program compatibility than 32-bit. 64-bit operating systems will likely be the future, but as for now most software out there is 32-bit compatible.
 
It's rather complicated to switch to a 64-bit operating system on an existing platform, as you have to make sure all your components are compatible. If you really want to switch, you'll have to go through each part and look for 64-bit vista drivers.
 
I tried XP 64bit OS and not a single game worked or any of my 3D animation software. No modem drivers available from my internet provider. If you want hell and a nightmare of a week install a 64bit OS. I remember Microsoft claming on their website that as much as 10% of todays software will run on their 64bit OS.
 
diduknowthat said:
It's rather complicated to switch to a 64-bit operating system on an existing platform, as you have to make sure all your components are compatible. If you really want to switch, you'll have to go through each part and look for 64-bit vista drivers.
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Slight question, can you use 32bit drivers and 64bit drivers at the same time?

Not in the way like using them both at the same time for the same component but for instance letting the CPU run 64bit driver and the Videocards 32bits?

Just curious.
 
If I'm not mistaking, many new processors can run both 32bit and 64bit operating systems at the same time using a virtual machine. VT, or something like that. I know I've run Solaris 64bit on my desktop while running a 32bit XP Pro host operating system using VMWare. If you just want to toy around with 64bit, this would probably be the way to go.
 
CG man said:
I tried XP 64bit OS and not a single game worked or any of my 3D animation software. No modem drivers available from my internet provider. If you want hell and a nightmare of a week install a 64bit OS. I remember Microsoft claming on their website that as much as 10% of todays software will run on their 64bit OS.
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Ok it's not that bad. I don't know about XP 64, but I'm running Vista 64 and I have yet to find a program that I cannot run. As for hardware, almost all new parts supports 64 bit.
 
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