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some issues I've been having of late with a Windows 7 problem [thanks to .NET 4.0 :confused:] got me wondering about the usefulness of x64 Operating System on my long-serving lab mule DC7600 with has the Intel P4 3.4ghz "Prescott" processor. it is XD-enabled and is claimed to be x64 as well as IA64 capable, but reading around a bit I'm not sure I'm really gaining any advantage, and perhaps occasionally a software-related disadvantage, but doing so.

If one of you is knowledgeable on this topic, pls educate me. I'm wanting to drop another HDD in there and load 8 RTM but hesitating on which ver

thx
C
 

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No P4 is IA64 capable. IA64 is the "Itanium" architecture and is entirely different from x86. You will need to give the exact CPU model, or use a program like CPU-Z to list its features.
 

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Depends on memory. If you have 3 or more GB then I'd say go for it. Even 2 would do fine unless you do extreme Photoshop or heavy video editing.

1 GB is more than enough for x86, contrary to popular belief. I got by for a real long time on 1 GB with x86 and do tons of things. It didn't make much of a noticeable/perceivable difference when I added a GB to make it 2, although technically behind the scenes there sure is. I'm sure some things became faster but I hadn't really realized or tried to.
 

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here's the cpu/z log.
i note that Intel's own CPU id marked it as IA64 capable... something like that.
it ran windows 7 ultimate x64 for years rock solid until I tried to install .NET 4.0, since then lots of issues.

log attached
 

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    many: E5440, 430 G1, E45, G4-1117DX, X120E, DC7600, X83VB-X2, NC10, Droids, Galaxy,
    CPU
    too many
    Motherboard
    ditto
    Memory
    ditto
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    ditto
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here's the cpu/z log.
i note that Intel's own CPU id marked it as IA64 capable... something like that.
it ran windows 7 ultimate x64 for years rock solid until I tried to install .NET 4.0, since then lots of issues.

log attached

It runs on your machine if thats what you are asking, if you are asking would I recommend it, then answer would be no.
Single core isnt enough for 64 bit(you'rse is single core with 2 threads)

I have a single core celeron sandy bridge paired with 4gb of ram. Tried 64 bit, slow as hell. 32 is much better even though I lose some ram.
 

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    Intel HD1000
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kala that was what I was guessing, though win7 was pretty speedy and had respectable WEI nums.
I'm installing Enterprise 32-bit as I type this. we'll see how she goes.
 

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    many: E5440, 430 G1, E45, G4-1117DX, X120E, DC7600, X83VB-X2, NC10, Droids, Galaxy,
    CPU
    too many
    Motherboard
    ditto
    Memory
    ditto
    Graphics Card(s)
    ditto
    Internet Speed
    30mbps
kala that was what I was guessing, though win7 was pretty speedy and had respectable WEI nums.
I'm installing Enterprise 32-bit as I type this. we'll see how she goes.

Good luck but I've read somewhere that P4 may have problems installing w8

EDIT: Older than the ones from 2004,which your'se shouldnt be, since your'se is 775
source: Windows 8 doesn't install on many Pentium 4/Athlon 64 processors - MSFN Forum
Also if you thnik W7 was speedy, wait until you try Windows 8 :)
 

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    Gigabyte GA-H61-S2V-B3
    Memory
    4GB Corsair Value series
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD1000
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Flatron W2242T
    Screen Resolution
    1680X1050
    Hard Drives
    160GB TOSHIBA 5400RPM
    PSU
    FSP 350W
    Case
    Codegen....
    Cooling
    Stock
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    Logitech Internet Keyboard 350
    Mouse
    Logitech...
    Internet Speed
    Not dial up
no issues. popped right up.

i posted on this... talk about making my hair stand up: I have typical bridged network, common ap, protected [so I thought] with wpa2... w8 jumped right on. never even raised a question . how?
 

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    Win 8.1, Win 10P, Win7-all, RIP XPP, 'droid 2.2, 2.3,4.x, 5..IOS,
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    many: E5440, 430 G1, E45, G4-1117DX, X120E, DC7600, X83VB-X2, NC10, Droids, Galaxy,
    CPU
    too many
    Motherboard
    ditto
    Memory
    ditto
    Graphics Card(s)
    ditto
    Internet Speed
    30mbps
No, Intel calls it EM64T, not IA64. EM64T is the 64 bit extensions to the x86 architecture (often called x86/x64).

You will notice that your cpu-z logs show it as EM64T. So yes, it supports 64 bit OS.
 

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    nVidia GTX 650
    Sound Card
    Onboard Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Auria 27" IPS + 2x Samsung 23"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440 + 2x 2048x1152
    Hard Drives
    Corsair m4 256GB, 2 WD 2TB drives
    Case
    Antec SOLO II
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
    Mouse
    Logitech MX
no issues. popped right up.

i posted on this... talk about making my hair stand up: I have typical bridged network, common ap, protected [so I thought] with wpa2... w8 jumped right on. never even raised a question . how?

Maybe you made the "keep personal files" installation?
 

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  • OS
    8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Kala Computer Labs (built myself)
    CPU
    Celeron G440, 1core, 1.6ghz, Sandy Bridge
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-H61-S2V-B3
    Memory
    4GB Corsair Value series
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD1000
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Flatron W2242T
    Screen Resolution
    1680X1050
    Hard Drives
    160GB TOSHIBA 5400RPM
    PSU
    FSP 350W
    Case
    Codegen....
    Cooling
    Stock
    Keyboard
    Logitech Internet Keyboard 350
    Mouse
    Logitech...
    Internet Speed
    Not dial up
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