which version of vista to buy

My processor is AMD athlon X2 4200(AM2).

Which one to buy x64 or x86

[Pathik]

^^ mobo?? gfx card?? ram??

[cynosure]

If you are having 4GB of ram, then Vista x86 will show it as 3.5GB although you can correct it by following something pointed out by choto_cheeta.
But if you have 64bit Vista then it will show it as 4GB only.

If you have anything less than 4GB (Like 2GB, 1GB, even 3GB) then go for x86 Vista as there are not many softwares out for Vista x64.

[Choto Cheeta]

Originally Posted by cynosure

If you are having 4GB of ram, then Vista x86 will show it as 3.5GB although you can correct it by following something pointed out by choto_cheeta.

yup, many times it happens due to malfunction of the PAE and 3GB switch...

For more info on the PAE and 3GB Switch read here, http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/system...AE/PAEdrv.mspx

But if you have 64bit Vista then it will show it as 4GB only.

If you have anything less than 4GB (Like 2GB, 1GB, even 3GB) then go for x86 Vista as there are not many softwares out for Vista x64.

Agree, when u plan to run any OS with 4 GB RAM and a dedicated GRFX card, its wise to opt for a 64bit OS as for better memory management !!!

[slugger]

Originally Posted by cynosure

If you are having 4GB of ram, then Vista x86 will show it as 3.5GB although you can correct it by following something pointed out by choto_cheeta.
But if you have 64bit Vista then it will show it as 4GB only.

If you have anything less than 4GB (Like 2GB, 1GB, even 3GB) then go for x86 Vista as there are not many softwares out for Vista x64.

but his processor moedl no doesnot mention x64, so it it obviuosly a 32-bit processor
will a 64-bit OS even install/run on his computer

ne way if ur processor not 64-bit then no point buying 64-bit OS

[Choto Cheeta]

Originally Posted by slugger

but his processor moedl no doesnot mention x64, so it it obviuosly a 3-bit processor
will a 64-bit OS even install/run on his computer

ne way if ur processor not 64-bit then no point buying 64-bit OS

Sorry for the Comment... but AMD X is not a 64bit processsor ???

Since when and where is the source of this info ?? as author is using one X 4400 which is a native 64bit procy compare to Intels Extended 64bit support of any EM64T Processors

with X2 4400 he will be able to run x64 version of OS for sure... !!!!

[slugger]

u mite wan2 have a look @ this

http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/..._13041,00.html

Model Number and Feature Comparisons


hope this makes u eat humble pie!

[Choto Cheeta]

And ?????

Can u please quote the Part which I am suppose to read in that link ??

read here, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86-64 and here, http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/...8_9484,00.html that all AMD Athlon 64 processors are 64 bit procy with native support... AMD Athlon 64 was the 1st in line and X2 is its successor !!!!

[slugger]

d fact dat only bcos it is X2 duz not..i repeat...duz not mean dat it has 2 b 64-bit

if it is a 64 bit processor d model will clearly mention x64, which d original poster has not mentioned

[Choto Cheeta]

there must be a Mis-comunication between u and me ... u are missing the picture... he doesnt need to, All AMD X2 is 64bit processors... tell me one X which is not 64bit

as see all Athlon 64 processors are 64bit including X range...

[cynosure]

I think slugger is trynig to say that on the website(1st link that he gave) its displayed as
"AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processors and
AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core Processors for Desktop"

[slugger]

if all X2s r 64-bit as u say, den tell me y r there 2 names 4 X2 series

AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processors
AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core Processors

its on d AMD website and also in d link i posted

i am not denying dat d guy cud have a 64-bit processor, but he hasn't mentioned it in his processor model name, so assumin dat it is not so obvious

[Choto Cheeta]

Those are,

BE-2350 2.1 GHz 65nm SOI 1MB socket AM2 45W
BE-2300 1.9 GHz 65nm SOI 1MB socket AM2 45W

as far my information not even avaibale in India... !!! and they are not even marked by X2

[shantanu]

Amd X2 series is always 64 bit.. there is no only 32 bit proccy from AMD now.. after AMD 64 series even Semprons are also 64 bit supported.. so there is no question of only a 32bit supported Proccy..

[Quiz_Master]

Originally Posted by slugger

d fact dat only bcos it is X2 duz not..i repeat...duz not mean dat it has 2 b 64-bit

if it is a 64 bit processor d model will clearly mention x64, which d original poster has not mentioned

Yes slugger correct your knowledge obout X2...
All AMD processor, which are of X2 series are native 64 Bit.
Look here you will know that
http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Ha...s/a64-x2-4200/

The thread poster doesn't mentioned this that its 64 bit proccy clearly because its very obvious that his proccy is 64 bit.
Got it...

[slugger]

AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core Processor

d model no dat i quoted is copy-pasted from d AMD website and it has no 64 mentioned in it

and this 1 has
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor

AM2 issocket designation and both use d same socket designation

[Choto Cheeta]

Ok.. even that BE range too supports 64bit computing...

[slugger]

ok ok i admit dat i seem 2 have jumped d gun on dis issue
and all X2s r indeed 64-bit
it is just dat d other day i saw THIS on AMds site and thot dat it introduced 32-bit entry level processors in X2 series shud hvave been more careful

i tender my apologies and now im d 1 eatin humble pie

PS: i still dont get it y did dey write AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processors and also AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core Processors for Desktop if dey r both 64 bit

shudnt d desktop processor also have 64 bit mentioned in it??

[Pathik]

^^ arey choto and slugger chill out...
btw choto tu vo screenie kidhar se laya?? how many pcs do u have man??
also i think the thread poster was just asking whether wich version of vista wd be better for his type of usage... how did we get into 4gb ram(wich is very unlikely tht he ll have) and 64bit proccys???

[moshel]

well if u want to go for 64 bit vista, then be ready to be faced with lot of software problems.....its still difficult to find softwares for 64 bit. especially if u r a gamer.

[abhijangda]

i think x86.

[vish786]

Originally Posted by pathiks

^^ arey choto and slugger chill out...
btw choto tu vo screenie kidhar se laya?? how many pcs do u have man??
also i think the thread poster was just asking whether wich version of vista wd be better for his type of usage... how did we get into 4gb ram(wich is very unlikely tht he ll have) and 64bit proccys???

choto runs a cyber center, and he has all types of pc's

I have 1 GB of ram and 6150 mobo

Do i conclude x86 will be best

[sagargv]

yup