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    Windows 7 32Bit or 64Bit for my Acer 6920G?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by BritishBeef, Feb 9, 2011.

  1. BritishBeef

    BritishBeef Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have an Acer 6920G and am fed up with Vista. I want to upgrade to Windows 7 but am not sure which version to get (32Bit or 64Bit)?

    What's the difference between them?

    The specs of my 6920G are:

    Intel Core Duo T5800 processor (2Ghz)
    3GB DDR2 Ram
    Any help greatly appreciated.
     
    BritishBeef, Feb 9, 2011
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    There isn't much difference between them that you'd notice. If you plan on upgrading your memory though then definitely consider 64-bit. I personally use 64-bit, even with 3GB of memory though and things work identically to the 32-bit version.
     
    sgogeta4, Feb 9, 2011
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  3. shakennstirred

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    as your buying new you may as well get 64bit
     
    shakennstirred, Feb 9, 2011
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    +1 for the x64
     
    MahmoudDewy, Feb 9, 2011
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    I just installed windows 7 today on my acer 6920g.

    I would go for 32-bit.

    The reason is that the maxium memory on this laptop is 4GB and its a DDR2 supported. Due to this I would stick with 32 bit as you will won't notice any difference. There are benefits of 32 bit as well, like more support in programs. Unless you have a DDR3, i really wouldn't bother.
     
    Olly163, Feb 10, 2011
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  6. downloads

    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    1. DDR2 or DDR3 memory has nothing to do with Windows version.

    2. All 32bit apps work on 64bit but not the other way around.

    3. There's no point in buying what in essence is a legacy version if you're buying box
     
    downloads, Feb 10, 2011
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  7. shakennstirred

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    so true
    i have been running 64bit since 2007 and havent had any problems
    so i see no reason to use 32bit
    i even had 64bit win7 on my old 2gb laptop with ddr2 and it ran great
    it about time to let 32bit die
     
    shakennstirred, Feb 11, 2011
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    Didn't get any notifications of replies from this thread so sorry for not replying!
    I installed the 64bit and it runs beautifully!
     
    BritishBeef, Apr 12, 2011
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    i also use 64bit on my 6920g

    4gb of ram
     
    chris9191, Apr 12, 2011
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  10. Orlbuckeye

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    I tried to install 64 bit Windows 7 on my 9810 and it had drivers issues. I installed 32 bit and basically all the drivers were updated via Windows update. Acer only has Vista and XP drivers on their website for downloads and those have a 08 date.
     
    Orlbuckeye, Apr 13, 2011
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  11. Full-English

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    Did you try searching for the drivers on the components manufacturers website rather than acer's?

    Most drivers can be found elsewhere, doesn't really take long, not to much of an effort. The fact acer show 08 as the date pretty much shows they have no care in the world about updating drivers!!!
     
    Full-English, Apr 13, 2011
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    Yes i downloaded the graphics driver from Nvidia and didn't get Aero to work although I was using Ultimate and sound issues with realtek. I install 32 bit and everything works. The weird thing is the old Vista microsoft screen comes up when booting instead of the new WIndows 7 (when the OS is first loading). It doesn't matter the system was purchased in 07 and 4 GB of ram is the max. It came with Vista ultimate and 2GB of ram.
     
    Orlbuckeye, Apr 14, 2011
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