Do all new computers running under Vista have 64 bit processors? How can I get a new computer with a 32 bit p

Question

How can I get a (new) computer with a 32 bit processor?

Answer 1

WHY bother? ALL 64bit processors run great with 32bit OS. The only real 32bit processor is Core Duo (Yonah) but it is mainly for laptops. Other 32bit processors are outdated, relatively slow and would just make your life miserable.

Answer 2

You can still buy computers with 32 bit processors. I am posting this using a Intel Core Duo 32 bit processor on Vista. Pretty much any computer retailer sells them.

Answer 3

Vista comes in two flavors, 32-bit and 64-bit; whichever you use depends on your CPU. Although you must use a 64-bit processor to run 64-bit Vista, you can use either for Vista 32-bit. Vista is just the OS, however, and it doesn't solve any of your day-to-day needs without games and applications. This is why your approach to deciding which computer to get to run Vista shouldn't be based on Vista's requirements, but on the requirements of the games/programs you wish to run UNDER Vista. More specifically, the games/programs with the highest level of system requirements.
For example, if you gotta play Halo 2 (and we all do, right?), you should find out at the Halo website what the 'Recommended System Requirements' are to run Halo 2 under Vista. Don't use the 'Minimum System Requirements' unless you can't afford a computer with the 'Recommended' requirements. That's the type of computer you need for two reasons: the Halo people have determined these requirements based on their experience with Halo installed under Vista, and these requirements are ALWAYS going to go beyond the requirements for Vista. Well, except for one factor: the amount of HDD space needed to install the game/application. In consideration of this detail, just add another 8 GB of HDD space to their recommendation to cover the space for Vista, its huge system files ( such as the swap file), and any additional smaller office applications. Just keep adding on top of these amounts, as well as you can guess, and you should be fine. The rule for HDD is always - as much space as you can afford! For today's huge 3D shooters you're going to need at least 40 GB if you wish to install several at a time. Lost Planet takes up 8 GB all by itself!
And that's MY recommendation!

Answer 4

better question is why do you want a 32 bit processor, you can run XP on a 64 bit machine by using XP64. but not all new computers have 64 bit cpu's and i commend your willingness in steering clear of vista, its orrible and it dont work very well