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    Windows Vista 32 bit on Dell Studio 15 vs Vista 64 bit

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by csaif7, Jan 26, 2009.

  1. csaif7

    csaif7 Newbie

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    Hello,

    I bought a Dell Studio 15 (1535) from Futureshop with the following specs:

    - Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 (2.10 GHZ, 3MB L2, 800MHz)
    - RAM: 4 GB
    - HardDrive: 320 GB SATA
    - Video: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450-256MB
    - Audio: SigmaTel STAC9228
    - Screen Size: 15.4"
    - Optical Drive: Blu-ray Disc ComboBlueRay drive


    It is currently running a Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit. I don't know why futureshop would put a 32bit OS on it when there is a 4 GB of RAM installed. I got this laptop at a good price so didn't care at the time of buying the version of OS.

    Now I would like to do an upgrade or a clean install to 64 bit version of vista home premium. I called Dell support and they informed me that I can try to run 64 bit on my laptop and it may get installed but I may notice a performance degrade because the processor I got in my laptop is a 32 bit processor :confused:

    I don't think the information I got is correct. Looking for some comments and options on upgrading/clean install on windows vista home premium 64 bit on the above listed Hardware.

    P.S. I do see Futureshop does indeed ship the same laptop with 64 bit version of OS the only difference is that it is in french language.

    http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pr...sku_id=0665000FS10108000&catid=&test_cookie=1

    Thanks,
     
    csaif7, Jan 26, 2009
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  2. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    Your CPU can handle 64bit. I would get it. It will recognize all your RAM, and is more responsive and faster than 32bit. ;)
     
    ahl395, Jan 26, 2009
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  3. Ice Cold

    Ice Cold Notebook Deity

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    I am running 64-Bit Vista with 4GB RAM, it uses about 2GB RAM just for Vista Caches about 800MB worth of stuff and leaves about 1GB of RAM Free.


    Best OS I have ever used, I am so glad I went with 64-bit its 2009, Plays all my Old games Command and Conquer Generals and Warcraft 3

    And the speed of Having a 64-bit CPU Core 2 Duo and a 64-bit OS really shine.
     
    Ice Cold, Jan 26, 2009
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  4. icecubez189

    icecubez189 Notebook Deity

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    you got some misinformation, as your T8100 is a 64 bit processor.
     
    icecubez189, Jan 26, 2009
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  5. csaif7

    csaif7 Newbie

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    Thanks to all who replied. Much Appreciated.
     
    csaif7, Jan 26, 2009
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    Your Welcome. :)
     
    ahl395, Jan 27, 2009
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  7. gryffin53

    gryffin53 Notebook Guru

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    They really were shi.tting with you :D I got the same processor on my 1535 and 64bit is going fine..
     
    gryffin53, Jan 27, 2009
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