Alright, so at the moment, I have a Windows 7 32 bit operating system with only 2 gigs of RAM. However, I'm looking at buying some new RAM...
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...I know that if I stay with 32 bit, I would only be able to use about 3.75 gigs of it. At this point, I want to get the most out of it, so I think I'm going to switch to 64. However, Do I need to reinstall Windows and wipe out my C drive completely to get 64 bit? Also, If I were to go ahead and uninstall 32 and install 64, Would I still be able to use the 4 gigs of RAM I might get later on?
Sorry if some of these questions are stupid, I don't know much about this kind of stuff and I am afraid of wasting money.
Thanks.
I am pretty sure you need to reinstall. Also your processor must be 64-bit compatible. Of course you will be able to use all the RAM you have, as long as it all works on your motherboard.
[QUOTE=bull3tmagn3t;28880521]I am pretty sure you need to reinstall. Also your processor must be 64-bit compatible. Of course you will be able to use all the RAM you have, as long as it all works on your motherboard.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the quick response. I have an AMD Athlon II X4 630 Quad Core, I'm pretty sure it's able to support Windows 7 64 bit. And yes, The motherboard will support the extra RAM.
Yes, i googled, and it looks like it does. So pretty much 64-bit allows your system to use more RAM, and the only things you really need to worry about when building that type of system, is if the processor is 64-bit compatible. So yeah.... If I am wrong, someone please correct me.
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