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I have a Dell Dimension E510 with a Pentium 4 Processor. I also have a 256 MB video card and a 250 gb HDD. I have 4 GB of Memory but currently, only 1/3 of the 4th slot is actually used (so I have 3.24 gb of RAM at the moment). I was wondering if I should install windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit to better take advantage of the increased RAM. What would be the benefits/disadvantages and would I be able to fully take advantage of the 4 GB with a 64 version of windows 7?
*Also, I was wondering what the difference between 64 and 32 bit will be for my computer and which one will be better and have better results? Thanks for your answers!
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Good question... many ask this... ok ill give u the pros and cons of both ultimately you are the judge.
PRE-REQUISITES: If you have a 64bit processor then only u should install the 64bit version of windows otherwise u might screw it all up
In the years to come the battle between 64 bit & 32 bit systems..the 64bit ones will definitely be rendered as the winner but the change will take some time.
64 bit processors are newer improved versions over 32 bit processor's older structure. A 64-bit processor is made with more advanced silicon processes, have more transistors, and faster speeds. This is currently where the true benefit of switching to a 64-bit processor lays(I.e win7 64bit can utilize the advanced design of your processor otherwise its a waste). The true benefit goes to big companies,organisations etc that involve handing huge databases,forms,documents complex calculations... etc u know faster processing,receiving,manipulating and calculating,storage power.Basically it has slightly greater strength with greater speed(speed being dominating factor). So 64bit is definitely better but to really use it with max benefit u need at least 4gb ram..(i see u have that condition fulfilled) dont worry about the 3.24 gb it utilizes the physical memory only.
Only disadvantage of 64 bit is that most of the software/programs/applications around the world havent yet made the transition for being used by 64bit processors(as 64bit processors logarithms are little different from 32 bit) so causes stability issues with few(not all) programmes as you may not find programs suited for 64 bit but only for 32bit(example: only 64bit versions of WindowsMediaplayer,Adobeacrobat reader will work with ur 64b processor not 32bit ones) they just cause little errors.well u can add that 64b processors are little bit more costly.
Advantage of 32 bit: well u have a decent processor and it has decent processing speed.(wont cause u any harm etc moreover u can freely get any software for ur pc as theres always a 32bit version for it)
BUT 64bit one can make ur program file searching,creating docs,accessing them easily etc bit more faster.Indexing is also improved in 64bit version of windows.
If u get 64 bit u will have the advanced version for years to come.. remember that most of 64bit programs work on 32bit systems but the converse is not true.U've noticed i've used the word little a lot.. all in all it makes little difference.. but when it comes to powerful computing u'll feel the difference. You will only be able to unleash the benefits of windows 7 64bit if u have the 64bit processor.(U havent mentioned that)the 64-bit version of Windows can run faster because it can address more physical memory (the RAM instead of eating temp stores of ur hard drive.. so its a medic for ur HDD too).
Unless you are building a computer that is specifically designed to run a special application such as 3D modeling, video gaming or work with massive amounts of data AND you have the discipline to only install applications that have been written as 64-bit programs or you do the research to ensure that whatever you install including your printer, scanner or digital camera software will not cause a problem on 64-bit Windows versions, your likely better off sticking to the 32-bit version that provides less headaches......The best way that I can explain how to navigate this question is, if you have to rely on this column to make your decision about which way to go, stick to the 32-bit version.(if ur having countless doubts.. those research savvy enough to find 64bit stuff will wield the victory wand)
PS: i have omitted the pure mathematical and structural aspects of the two coz u wont understand a thing :) Hope this story helps you as well as others who constantly have this doubt...thanks for reading this... i presume it was'nt quite easy to comprehend to ^___^
Good question... many ask this... ok ill give u the pros and cons of both ultimately you are the judge.
PRE-REQUISITES: If you have a 64bit processor then only u should install the 64bit version of windows otherwise u might screw it all up
In the years to come the battle between 64 bit & 32 bit systems..the 64bit ones will definitely be rendered as the winner but the change will take some time.
64 bit processors are newer improved versions over 32 bit processor's older structure. A 64-bit processor is made with more advanced silicon processes, have more transistors, and faster speeds. This is currently where the true benefit of switching to a 64-bit processor lays(I.e win7 64bit can utilize the advanced design of your processor otherwise its a waste). The true benefit goes to big companies,organisations etc that involve handing huge databases,forms,documents complex calculations... etc u know faster processing,receiving,manipulating and calculating,storage power.Basically it has slightly greater strength with greater speed(speed being dominating factor). So 64bit is definitely better but to really use it with max benefit u need at least 4gb ram..(i see u have that condition fulfilled) dont worry about the 3.24 gb it utilizes the physical memory only.
Only disadvantage of 64 bit is that most of the software/programs/applications around the world havent yet made the transition for being used by 64bit processors(as 64bit processors logarithms are little different from 32 bit) so causes stability issues with few(not all) programmes as you may not find programs suited for 64 bit but only for 32bit(example: only 64bit versions of WindowsMediaplayer,Adobeacrobat reader will work with ur 64b processor not 32bit ones) they just cause little errors.well u can add that 64b processors are little bit more costly.
Advantage of 32 bit: well u have a decent processor and it has decent processing speed.(wont cause u any harm etc moreover u can freely get any software for ur pc as theres always a 32bit version for it)
BUT 64bit one can make ur program file searching,creating docs,accessing them easily etc bit more faster.Indexing is also improved in 64bit version of windows.
If u get 64 bit u will have the advanced version for years to come.. remember that most of 64bit programs work on 32bit systems but the converse is not true.U've noticed i've used the word little a lot.. all in all it makes little difference.. but when it comes to powerful computing u'll feel the difference. You will only be able to unleash the benefits of windows 7 64bit if u have the 64bit processor.(U havent mentioned that)the 64-bit version of Windows can run faster because it can address more physical memory (the RAM instead of eating temp stores of ur hard drive.. so its a medic for ur HDD too).
Unless you are building a computer that is specifically designed to run a special application such as 3D modeling, video gaming or work with massive amounts of data AND you have the discipline to only install applications that have been written as 64-bit programs or you do the research to ensure that whatever you install including your printer, scanner or digital camera software will not cause a problem on 64-bit Windows versions, your likely better off sticking to the 32-bit version that provides less headaches......The best way that I can explain how to navigate this question is, if you have to rely on this column to make your decision about which way to go, stick to the 32-bit version.(if ur having countless doubts.. those research savvy enough to find 64bit stuff will wield the victory wand)
PS: i have omitted the pure mathematical and structural aspects of the two coz u wont understand a thing :) Hope this story helps you as well as others who constantly have this doubt...thanks for reading this... i presume it was'nt quite easy to comprehend to ^___^
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