[MEGATHREAD] Personal Computer - Updated builds thanks to Logical Increments

[Kimono]

so what exactly differentiates 32-bit and 64-bit computers

if i install a 64-bit OS on my computer that im getting ( http://pcpartpicker.com/p/18T0F ) will it be able to utilize all 8 GBs of ram and be a 64-bit computer

i am soo clueless ugh

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[ultimamax]

for some weird complex reason, 32 bit computers can't utilize more than 2gb of ram. but 64bit can. so i think you're good.

[Kimono]

for some weird complex reason, 32 bit computers can't utilize more than 2gb of ram. but 64bit can. so i think you're good.

i know this, i was asking if i install a 64-bit OS on my computer im getting, will it be a 64-bit system?

[ultimamax]

i know this, i was asking if i install a 64-bit OS on my computer im getting, will it be a 64-bit system?

95% sure yes

[EazyE]

95% sure yes

its not gonna make a damn if you dont have the right hardware

you cant install a 64 bit OS if your processor doesnt support 64 bit architecture, for example.

[Kimono]

you cant install a 64 bit OS if your processor doesnt support 64 bit architecture, for example.

and how would i know if it does?

[Morpheus]

and how would i know if it does?

The 3570 does. My 3570k rig is running 64bit.

[EazyE]

and how would i know if it does?

the processor you have supports it dont worry.

jsut make sure you get a 64bit OS

[skill4life]

the processor you have supports it dont worry.

jsut make sure you get a 64bit OS

Doesn't windows come with both the 32 bit and 64 bit OS if i recall?

[Kimono]

Doesn't windows come with both the 32 bit and 64 bit OS if i recall?

nope

[Trymos]

Doesn't windows come with both the 32 bit and 64 bit OS if i recall?

retail version does.

[Kimono]

retail version does.

whaaat

[NalNalas]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZWLRSU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Should I get this ssd or are there any better for running an os for about 70?

[NalNalas]

http://www.amazon.com/ASRock-MB-970EX4-970-CrossFireX-Motherboard/dp/B0058HUQJ0/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1372300445&sr=1-1&keywords=ASRock+970+EXTREME4
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009O7YU3S/?tag=pcpapi-20
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/171hV
are all of these compatible?

[Trymos]

whaaat

the ones sold in stores like best buy and stuff like that.