64 bid novice

[Guest ted]

I have just got interested in 64 bit operating system. So I understand that

you need a 64 bit OS. However, does the motherboard & other hardware need to

be 64 bit specific? TIA

 

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ted n6trf

[Guest philo]

Re: 64 bid novice

 

 

"ted" <n6trf@arrl.net> wrote in message

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> I have just got interested in 64 bit operating system. So I understand

that

> you need a 64 bit OS. However, does the motherboard & other hardware need

to

> be 64 bit specific? TIA

>

>

 

 

To run a 64bit operating system, Yes the motherboard and CPU need to be 64

bit...

Most any new mobo made within the last few years will probably be 64 bit.

 

A 64bit mobo/cpu can of course still run a 32bit OS just fine.

 

Though in general the same hardware that works on a 32bit system, will also

work on a 64bit system...

the real question is if the manufacturer has written the drivers

specifically needed for 64 bit.

So be sure to check to see if drivers are available before purchasing the

hardware.

 

I'm sure that most new hardware out there will have 64bit support. but be

sure to check first.

 

 

Finally...have a look at the software you plan to use...

there *might* be compatibility issues...but thus far I've not run into any