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    does my processor support 64 bit?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jisaac, May 20, 2008.

  1. jisaac

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    jisaac, May 20, 2008
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    Core duo`s are 32 bit only so they don`t support 64bit OS.The Yonah (I have one and 64bit OS DO NOT WORK ON IT)
    About newer chips and what the link says,I wouldn`t buy that.
    Core 2 duo`s are 64 bit.
     
    eleron911, May 20, 2008
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  3. Greg

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    Core 2 Duo's are the FIRST Intel processors to support 64bit.
     
    Greg, May 20, 2008
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    ok cheers anyway :)
     
    jisaac, May 20, 2008
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    I think it does support.
     
    The_Observer, May 20, 2008
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    hmmm... i seem to be getting different answers everywhere
     
    jisaac, May 20, 2008
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    Definate No, the Core Duo wont run 64bit software. That rumor has existed since 2006 if there was any truth/way around it, it would have been discovered by now.

    Try booting a 64bit Linux distro and find out for yourself or use Securable...
    http://www.grc.com/securable.htm
     
    miner, May 20, 2008
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    The Yonah CPUs might have the technology to support 64bit, but they have not been designed that way and will therefore not support 64bit Operating Systems.
     
    Budding, May 20, 2008
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