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2007-12-15 03:31:49 · 6 answers · asked by mac nut 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Not at all, 64bit CPUs will still run 32 software just make sure your motherboard is compatible with that processor! But if you do decide to run a 64bit OS...you may not be able to run many 32 bit software options! the advantage of havin a 64bit os is it takes advantage of the 64bit architecture....and u dont have the 4GB limit of RAM you can have if ur running a 32bit Windows OS!...just make sure if u do go that route everything is compatable!....an please excuse my horrid spelling skills :D lol
2007-12-15 03:39:04 · answer #1 · answered by Travis B aka GeeK_KolA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you do not have to run a 64 bit OS but While some 64-bit machines can process both 64-bit and 32-bit instructions, and translators exist to convert 32-bit programs to slow but functional 64-bit programs, a 64-bit machine needs a 64-bit operating system and 64-bit applications to deliver optimum results. 64-bit operating systems run only on 64-bit machines. Therefore, it is preferable that all parts of the technology should emerge at the same time so that one doesn’t act as a drag on the other. if you dont play games ubuntu 64 bit is free and easyer to use then windows just go to http://www.ubuntu.com/ by the way that cpu is cheeper at newegg.com
2007-12-15 03:55:22 · answer #2 · answered by jones20992 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the AMD 64 processors can sit at a 32 bit os, but if you want to jump to a 64 bit os, this one can do it. This basically was the transition processor because it could run both.
2007-12-15 03:36:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Something to bear in mind is that, althou you plan on running a 32bit OS you will still need a motherboard that supports a 64bit cpu. Not all of them do:
http://www.cakewalk.com/PCResource/x64_build.asp
2007-12-15 03:42:28 · answer #4 · answered by s j 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think so that it can run in 32 bit & 64 bit also.
2007-12-15 04:04:25 · answer #5 · answered by AKSHAY L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it will run 32bit OS and apps just fine
2007-12-15 03:35:09 · answer #6 · answered by Cupcake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋