Many main stream computers are now 64 bit. They've been around for  a
long time, and it's inevitable we'll all have one some day. Dual core
processors are not required. The 64 bit designation has to do with the
amount of memory addressable by the computer, in this case, 2^64th
power. (That's a lot, 16.8 million terabytes). My current computer has 8
GB RAM, and it's fast.
I've never had any program incompatibilities with 64 bit machines,
although I know they exist. The usual problems come with drivers, and a
new machine won't have any difficulties. It's possible that some older
peripherals won't work, though. Check with the manufacturer if you have
a favorite printer/scanner, etc. you're concerned about.
That's a nice machine, and I wouldn't hesitate to get the 64 bit
version. The minimum requirement for Win 7 is 1 GB, but more is better.
This Wikipedia article will clear things up nicely. :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/64-bit

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [PCBUILD] Dell Studio 17
From: tannis zamora <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wed, October 21, 2009 10:02 am
To: [log in to unmask]

Good morning,

I have been looking at a Dell Studio 17 laptop. When I was checking out
the specs I see 64 bit.

I am not really that informed on 64 bit. It is my understanding that all
computers are 32 bit unless duo core processor and later then 2006. But
the programs I have now will not run on 64 bit and I am not sure I want
64 bit. 

Are all computers 64 bit now?

And memory, do I need minimum of 3 gig memory to run Windows 7 plus
having Microsoft Office and other programs?

I am so confused. Could someone break it down for me?

tannis z TN



 

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