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    Upgrading from x32 to x64

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by quiksilv3r, Mar 20, 2009.

  1. quiksilv3r

    quiksilv3r Notebook Enthusiast

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    posted this in the N50 owners thread but no one replied
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    is it possible to upgrade it with the key given on the bottom of the notebook?
    if so, where can i download the x64 vista?
     
    quiksilv3r, Mar 20, 2009
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    aespinalc, Mar 20, 2009
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    think i should make the jump or stick with what ive got?
     
    quiksilv3r, Mar 20, 2009
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    If you dont mind restoring your computer if I were you I would make the switch. Right now there is no benefits to x64 besides the ability to address more then 3.5 gigs of ram but with the advent of Vista x64 support for x64 grew alot. I first used windows xp pro x64 and support for it was a nightmare trying to find support for it as most manafactuers for some reason just refused to provide drivers for any of their products. 64 bit is now the future and in the next couple of years there will be a bigger push towards 64 bit so might as well get used to it now and with vista I havn't run into any issues were something wasn't supported on three different machines.
     
    BM2KTom, Mar 20, 2009
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    I'm going to quote Vicious regarding the 32bit vs 64bit issue.

     
    David, Mar 20, 2009
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