64 bit upgrade

bassfisher6522

bassfisher6522

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I'm thinking about upgraded my system from a 32bit to a 64bit. I have a few questions. First can I overlay 64 on top of 32? How can I check if my system if it is 64bit compatible? What version of vista would I need? Would I need some major internal upgrades ie...graphics card, ram and so on before upgrade of OS?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self built
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64x2 6000+ 3.0ghz
    Motherboard
    Asus M4N78 Pro
    Memory
    3Gb PC2-5300 DDR2 @ 667mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    XFX Radeon HD 4770 512mb GDDR5
    Sound Card
    VIA HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual monitors: HP W1907 LCD 19" and Gateway HD Display 19" LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    Barracuda 7200.10 SATA 3.0Gb/s 320 x 2-GB Hard Drive
    PSU
    Antec Earthwatts 80 plus 500 watts
    Case
    Ultra E-Torque ATX Mid tower clear side w/2 120mm fans
    Cooling
    Thermaltake MaxOrb cpu cooler w/120 mm blue led
    Keyboard
    OEM HP
    Mouse
    OEM HP
    Internet Speed
    Download 6885 kb/s upload 367 kb/s
    Other Info
    Optical: Super Muliti DVD burner w/lightscribe, Hauppauge WinTV HVR-1800
As far as I'm aware there is no such thing as your computer being "64bit compatible".

If you list your current specs it would give us more information to work with.
 

My Computer

System One

What are you system specifications? If you can list your specs to look at and see if you are compatible.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo e8400
    Motherboard
    EVGA 680i SLI
    Memory
    4GB Buffalo Firestix
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 8800 GT - 2x XFX 8600gt
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 300gb 7200 rpm
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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self built
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64x2 6000+ 3.0ghz
    Motherboard
    Asus M4N78 Pro
    Memory
    3Gb PC2-5300 DDR2 @ 667mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    XFX Radeon HD 4770 512mb GDDR5
    Sound Card
    VIA HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual monitors: HP W1907 LCD 19" and Gateway HD Display 19" LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    Barracuda 7200.10 SATA 3.0Gb/s 320 x 2-GB Hard Drive
    PSU
    Antec Earthwatts 80 plus 500 watts
    Case
    Ultra E-Torque ATX Mid tower clear side w/2 120mm fans
    Cooling
    Thermaltake MaxOrb cpu cooler w/120 mm blue led
    Keyboard
    OEM HP
    Mouse
    OEM HP
    Internet Speed
    Download 6885 kb/s upload 367 kb/s
    Other Info
    Optical: Super Muliti DVD burner w/lightscribe, Hauppauge WinTV HVR-1800
The 64 Vista would be a "new" install - you don't have to reformat the disk but you would have to reinstall all og the software (and 64-bit drivers). Your best bet woould be to see if HP will give you the 64 bit version of Vista to install (you may have to pay a small fee). Since you have the OEM version Microsoft will not send you the 64-bit version but will tell you to speak to HP. If you had to pay full price for an the 64 bit version I would not do it and I would wait for the next version of Windows before I went 64 bit. The only additional you may need after the upgrade is more memmory for Vista 64 since Vista 64 runs very nicely with 4GB of memory.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    AMD 945
    Motherboard
    Asus M5A99X EVO
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI 6770
The difference between the 32 bit OS and 64 bit OS is quite different from the program perspective. I would definitely look and see what things that you personally would benefit from using a 64 bit OS. It is quite a bit faster if your computer will support the architecture but you have to look at the programs that you use also. A lot of the programs will run in x86 mode but that looses the true functionality of the 64 bit OS. I would consider looking into HP's website to see if they have the drivers for 64 bit. I know a lot of their computers come with TV tuner cards that are hard to get drivers for in a 32 bit world let alone a 64 bit. There was also a good point too if you decide to goto 64 bit, do a clean install, this way everything is fresh. Increasing the memory to 4gb is great also especially if you have another world of virtualization like I do.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo e8400
    Motherboard
    EVGA 680i SLI
    Memory
    4GB Buffalo Firestix
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 8800 GT - 2x XFX 8600gt
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 300gb 7200 rpm
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