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O.P. Upgrading Processor and RAM
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.

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RE: Upgrading Processor and RAM
Just one thing, why 64 Bits ?
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RE: Upgrading Processor and RAM
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Just one thing, why 64 Bits ?
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1st off there isnt any point getting a 64 yet as you wont see any difference until everthing else is 64 too.
Exactly, iirc some programs don't work on 64 bits systems.. or better, most don't
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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 :P

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RE: Upgrading Processor and RAM
I think you also need a new MoBo if you want to do that.

And mostly the newer ones are better and more expensive :P, so choose one that you can afford and gives you enough power :)
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RE: Upgrading Processor and RAM
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Just one thing, why 64 Bits ?
Why 64 bits? For forewards compatibility? If he buys a new fast 32bit processor now, he will only start to need to buy a 64bit in a few years :-/ its called an investment.

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Exactly, iirc some programs don't work on 64 bits systems.. or better, most don't
Incorrect, 64bit processors run every single 32bit app fine, however some programs (eg plus) don't run on 64bit windows meaning aslong as he uses 32bit windows everything will be fine.

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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.
Check your motherboard documentation for information on what types of RAM it supports.
You can use two different speeds of ram, but this is a bad idea because it forces the memory bus to run at the speed of the slowest module, hence making the extra speed on the faster one pointless, so the sensable option is to use matching modules.

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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.
Just like 32bit processors they all vary in flavors, you have different clock speeds, power consumtions and some have duel cores (in effect two processors in one). However the better the specs the more it costs.

My advice is to buy some pc magazines that review compontants and read up on the best value componants
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O.P. RE: Upgrading Processor and RAM
Thanks very much, you pretty much answered all my questions.
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RE: Upgrading Processor and RAM
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.

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RE: Upgrading Processor and RAM
how do i check wat bit my processor is??
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RE: Upgrading Processor and RAM
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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