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    Core 2 Duo and 64 bit

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by nedsta, Jul 29, 2006.

  1. nedsta

    nedsta Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is the Core 2 Duo going to be 64 bit? Can someone direct me to a link or website that explains the advantages. Thanks!
     
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    There's a pretty good explanation of the 64-bit stuff here
    Note that in many common scenarios, the 64-bit extensions themselves won't really matter (Average users don't need more than 4GB ram, and they don't typically need to perform serious 64-bit math either)
    However, running in 64-bit mode also includes a few other improvements that can boost performance of "ordinary" apps.

    And yes, Core 2 has 64 bit support.
     
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    logume1881 Notebook Consultant

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    logume1881, Jul 29, 2006
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    when can we expect to see the core 2 duo in laptops???
     
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    Budding, Jul 29, 2006
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