32 bit or 64 bit OS?

[jmacavali]

The processor has to support 64 bit correct?

But yes, you can put 32 bit onto a 64 bit processor.

 

[TheNonchalantGamer]

Ram is just where programs can store short-term memory and the programs can "call" the data from the ram instead of the hard drive or ssd...so the more ram u have the more data the program can store..making it faster.

---------- Post added at 10:42 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:42 AM ----------

Ok thx! That is a great relief. Didnt want to go with a pc for months.

---------- Post added at 10:43 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:42 AM ----------

Yes my processor supports 64bit.

 

[*= WildCat =*]

Your system will run fine with 32bit but do remember you will only be able to use around 3.5GB RAM.

 

[TheNonchalantGamer]

I remember it 2 well.

 

[Celery]

I remember it 2 well.

Ya sure?

 

[TheNonchalantGamer]

Yes. Umm what do u mean by clean install? Like from a completely new system with an OS or just a clean install where it wipes ur programs and files?

 

[*= WildCat =*]

clean install

To fully format the HDD before installing the OS, one option is to use DBAN (Darik's Boot And Nuke) - Freeware.

 

[TheNonchalantGamer]

Ye that was the program I was going to use...

 

[*= WildCat =*]

Ye that was the program I was going to use...

I have use DBAN many times its very good (never failed me yet) current build is 2.2.7

 

[Celery]

I think Killdisk is better. It low level formats the disk where no data is recoverable.

You probably won't need that though it's good for recycling drives or sale.