32-bit Vista and 64-bit Processor

Question

A short while ago I bought a new Dimension E521 with an Athlon 64 X2 5000+ processor. However, the computer came pre-installed with a 32-bit version of Vista Home Premium. I've not had any issues related to this however I'm sure it cannot be correct. So: 1. Am I losing 32-bits of processing power? 2. If so am I entitled to a 64-bit version of Vista? 3. And if so how do I go about getting it? Thanks for your help.

C3PO5 · Answer

Hi

You can read this link it may help you !

http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=vista&thread.id=39461

1. No

2. No

3 Read the link

Edit your E 521 will run Vista 64 bit just fine if you have 1 or 2 gigs of ram or more.

I am running Vista 64 bit Business on mine now .

If i remember right all of the drivers are there for it !

Good Luck

Message Edited by C3PO5 on 08-08-2007 12:00 PM

fireberd · Answer

My PC is also 64 bit capable but I'm using the 32 bit version.    If you want the 64 bit version you will have to buy that as the OEM versions are 32 bits.    However, there can be issues finding drivers and applications that use the full 64 bits so do your 'homework' before diving into 64 bit.

C3PO5 · Answer

No it may be a little faster than 64 bit but i can,t tell if it is or not ! See Yea

dudelicious · Answer

Ok thanks. I'm not really willing to pay an extra $100 or so just for a 64-bit version. So let me just check - I'm not losing any processing power at all through having the 32-bit version of vista?

wrightflyer1903 · Answer

I have not run a desktop os in 64 bit,but have run server os's in 64 bit, linux fedora core 6,and longhorn windows server 2008,and have not seen any gain in performance over 32 bit.

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Windows Vista Home Premium
Windows XP Pro SP2
Windows 2008 Longhorn Server Beta 64 Bit
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3 Gig of Crucial Ram
400 Gig sata HD
GeForce 8800GTS 640MB
UltraSharp 2407WFP LCD Monitor
Creative ZS Sound Card
Logitech Z-5500 505 Watts 5.1 Speaker

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32-bit Vista and 64-bit Processor

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