will 64bit System produce more heat than 32bit

[chrisalviola]

I want to upgrade to 64bit windows but i dont have a good cpu cooler or fans

 

[Dngrsone]

The operating system in and of itself should have little effect on heat-generation.

If you use the machine more, then there will be more heat.

If you know you need a better cooling solution, then I recommend you tackle that problem sooner rather than later.

 

[TrainTrackHack]

In theory, yes but. In practice, not to any measurable degree.

 

[MyCattMaxx]

I didn't notice any change in temp when I changed over to 64 bit.

 

[jonnyp11]

Why do you want to change over to 64-bit? What is your current system?

 

[chrisalviola]

cpu 2.66ghz 1066FSB
board DFI P45
4GB DDR3
9600GT Video

used it before for 32bit and was hoping to improve performance when converted to 64bit

 

[claptonman]

32-bit can address 3.25 GB of RAM. 64-bit can address 128 GB of RAM. You won't see much of a difference unless you are maxing out your RAM.

But if you have a OEM product key, all you need to do is install 64-bit and then use the same product key. The product key is not tied to the 32-bit or 64-bit version, just the computer.

 

[MyCattMaxx]

I noticed a big difference in speed with 64 bit when using winRAR and some video editing apps.

 

[tech savvy]

32-bit can address 3.25 GB of RAM. 64-bit can address 128 GB of RAM. You won't see much of a difference unless you are maxing out your RAM.

Physical Memory Limits: Windows 7

Windows 7 Ultimate- 192 GB- Limit on X64

Windows 7 Enterprise- 192 GB- Limit on X64

Windows 7 Professional- 192 GB- Limit on X64

Windows 7 Home Premium- 16 GB- Limit on X64

Windows 7 Home Basic- 8 GB- Limit on X64

 

[MyCattMaxx]

It's good to know that W7 64 Ultimate can handle my 4 gigs of ram...