Some noobish questions...

I just want to know the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit windows vista versions is? Also what is and what does Artic Silver 5 do? And if I got 2GB of RAM (1 DIMM) will I be able to upgrade later with a 2nd DIMM?

 

I don't know all of the differences between the two versions of Vista, but for most people 32-bit is plenty. Unless you have a specific need for 64-bit applications or hardware, most people recommend that you stick with 32-bit.

Arctic Silver 5 is a thermal compound used to improve the cooling of a notebook. It is placed on the processor, and the heat sink is placed directly on top of that. The compound is an excellent conductor of heat, and makes cooling more efficient, in many computers making around a 5 degree C difference in temperature, which is good news.

If you buy your ram as 1 DIMM and the computer has a second slot, and supports 4 GB, then yes, you could upgrade later. What computer are you looking at?

 

The 64bit version of Vista has a few extra security features as the core part of the OS is more stable and less prone to virus attacks. But, I don't really trust MS's defense techniques, so I wouldn't worry about that at all...

Other than that, 64bit promises to support HD-DVD and Blu-Ray better...but again this isn't a sure fire thing.

The biggest noticeable difference, is that you can have 4GB of RAM and actually use all of it. But the biggest complaint is that there are tons of driver issues as well.

Bottom line: Too many problems, not enough benefits...stick with 32bit for now.

 

The IFL-90 with 2GB (1 DIMM) it does support 4GB but I don't want to get that till later, are you saying I am able to upgrade there later though?

 

And also do you know if the 8600M GT graphics card with DX10 is comparable to the 7900GS at all?

Plus how exactly does the TV tuner work? I know it lets you watch TV but do you have to be in certain places and such?

And what does a bluetooth do?

lol...

 

I don't know how the new graphics cards compare, but DX10 is having lots of problems from what I have heard. The TV tuner allows you to watch TV. You will want an antenna of some sort, but basically any place where you would normally get reception will work. Bluetooth is a short range wireless, designed for connecting phones, printers, headsets, or many other devices to computers.

 

Yes, the 8600m-GT in the IFL90 performs extremely similarly to the Go7900GS.