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    X86 -x64??

    Discussion in 'HP' started by exequiel3k, Oct 25, 2007.

  1. exequiel3k

    exequiel3k Notebook Guru

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    Hey yall!!!

    I wanted to know how we can determine if we have a x84 or x84 system....

    I don't know if it has any relations with the windows Bit Version.....

    Thx for your all!
     
    exequiel3k, Oct 25, 2007
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    kickace Notebook Deity

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    im going to say if you dont know, then you have x86 (32bit)

    because you have to specifically get 64 bit if you customize a computer or if you bought it in store, 99.9% of computers will have 32bit
     
    kickace, Oct 25, 2007
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    MGS2392 NAND Cat!

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    Several processors are 64 bit capable. These would be AMD Athlon 64 and Turion processors, while the Intel Core 2 processors are 64 bit. As for actually using it, that depends on your Windows/Operating System. It needs to be the 64 bit version. If it's a 32 bit processor, it's a 32 bit operating system. If it's a 64 bit processor it can be a 32 bit OR a 64 bit operating system.
     
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  4. exequiel3k

    exequiel3k Notebook Guru

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    Thx for the news!!!, but if I clean install an vista 64bit on my dv6565ca, then i will have to use the x64..?
     
    exequiel3k, Oct 25, 2007
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    If you use the 64 bit disc, then you will have 64bit. If you use the 32bit disc, then you will have 32 bit.
     
    orev, Oct 26, 2007
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    mostly all have the x86 unless you asked for x64
     
    gridtalker, Oct 26, 2007
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