64 or 32 bit?

JacobR78 · Jun 14, 2014

I'm building my own PC and need to know if a processor I plan on buying is 32 or 64 bit so that I can buy the right Windows 7 package.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113284

Thanks

CodenameHaswell · Jun 14, 2014

That processor will work with Windows 7, just make sure to get Windows 7 64-bit, being locked at 4GB of memory sucks.

JobCreator · Jun 14, 2014

+1 Codenamehaswell

JacobR78 · Jun 14, 2014

Thanks but what do you mean being locked at 4GB of memory?

JobCreator · Jun 14, 2014

Windows 7 32bit can only use a maximum of 4GB of memory. 64bit OS varies depending on what version you get (Home Premium, Pro, etc.). 7 Home Premium 64 can use up to 16GB.

jsmithepa · Jun 14, 2014

Maybe there is an easier answer, why would any1 even look at 32 bit, today, UNLESS you are holding on to some legacy hardware? New built, buy everything 64 bit my man.

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