Alright, I'd like to upgrade my computer, I want to have a 64 bit processor, the thing i'm wondering is, do all 64 bit processors have the same performance, or is any of them faster than the other, because the prices on them range alot, and i'm wondering how others are better than the other one.

Anothing thing is RAM, I currently have 512MB's of ram, I'd like to get another 512 so i have one Gig(i think), I already see one that I'm interested in, costs 100$ and, like, can i just through in any kinda ram in my computer, i have an asus motherboard.  Does it have to be a specific kind, like does it have to match the brand or does it have to be teh same.  I don't usually mess with computer hardware.

thanks

Just one thing, why 64 Bits ?

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Originally posted by Johny


Just one thing, why 64 Bits ?

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Originally posted by nimicitor


1st off there isnt any point getting a 64 yet as you wont see any difference until everthing else is 64 too.

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I was reading about a new 64 bit coming out that completely supports
all 32 bit programs and apps... etc...I want a 64 bit pretty much
because my ex-girlfriend has it already.. and i don't

I think you also need a new MoBo if you want to do that.

And mostly the newer ones are better and more expensive , so choose one that you can afford and gives you enough power

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Originally posted by Johny
Just one thing, why 64 Bits ?

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Exactly, iirc some programs don't work on 64 bits systems.. or better, most don't

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Originally posted by Purity
Does it have to be a specific kind, like does it have to match the brand or does it have to be teh same.  I don't usually mess with computer hardware.

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Originally posted by Purity
the thing i'm wondering is, do all 64 bit processors have the same performance, or is any of them faster than the other, because the prices on them range alot, and i'm wondering how others are better than the other one.

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Thanks very much, you pretty much answered all my questions.
thanks again.

I agree on matching modules, better if they're same brand and type, you can take advantage of the dual channel memory on some motherboards (faster), doesn't matter what brand or type, as long as they're the same.

how do i check wat bit my processor is??

if you dont know assume its a 32 bit processor. only certain pentium (pentium d?) processors are 64 bit and there not that commen. If you have an amd system there is a better chance of a 64 bit athlon processor. if it is more than a year old i'd assume at 32 bits.

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Originally posted by Rubber Stamp
how do i check wat bit my processor is??

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If it is 64 bit, alot of the times it will say it on the tower...

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Originally posted by Johny
Just one thing, why 64 Bits ?

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i just upgrade my pc  with a new processor (AMD Athlon 64 3200+), graphics card (GeForce 6600gt 256mb), 1 gb ram, Gigabyte Ga-K8NF-9 mobo, dual layer dvd burner and 550 watt power supply and everything runs absolutely perfectly on mine (of course after installing all the drivers etc.) Since i upgrade my computer it has hardly ever lagged and can run everything to its max lvl

Also if you are thinking of upgrading that RAM from 512 to 1GB using another 512mb stick. make sure you know how many ram slots you have on the motherboard before going out and buying the RAM.
Also if you have two slots make sure your current 512 is not made up of 2 x 256 instead of 1 x 512.

First, I'd take a look at the specs of your motherboard. Look in the documentation or on the manufacturers website. After you've checked the specs, you can determine what it can handle. If it's an Intel, you're looking for a processor that has EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). If it's an AMD Athlon 64 .... chips or newer have support for 64 bit computing. As for your RAM, you'd again have to look at the specs of your motherboard to see what type & speed and how much it can handle and then go from there.