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Old 01-09-2005, 05:19 PM   #1
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64 bit processor


I am in the process of fact finding before buying a new box and want to know if there is an advantage to going to a 64 bit mother board and then a 64 bit OS.
 
Old 01-09-2005, 06:20 PM   #2
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Yes, it is faster. Up to twice as fast in some instances.
 
Old 01-09-2005, 08:26 PM   #3
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it can address more RAM on the system.
 
  


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