Windows 7 Full version 64bit

TheZohanS · 15-01-2010 04:18PM #1

Hi,

I'm currently running Windows Vista Ultimate in 32 bit mode on an Intel Q6600.

My question is can I run Windows 7 64 bit on this processor and if so what is the maximum amount of RAM the 64 bit version can utilise?
As far as I can make out it is a 64bit processor but I want to be 100% sure.

Also where is the best place to get a legal copy of Windows 7 Ultimate full version?

Thanks in advance.

Fysh · 15-01-2010 04:37PM

According to Intel's specification page here, you should be able to run a 64-bit OS on your system.

As for the maximum addressable memory on a 64-bit system - assuming a perfect implementation of 64-bit address space, this Wikipedia page reckons it's 16 exbibytes (2^64 bytes, which works out as 18,446,744,073,709,551,616 bytes). Compare that to the 32-bit limit of 4GB (2^32 bytes, which is 4,294,967,296 bytes) to get an idea.

Even a poor implementation of 64-bit computing will give you effectively unlimited RAM within the constraints of current or near-future-expected technology for heat dissipation, provision of power and general scale.

DarrenMSP · 15-01-2010 04:43PM

TheZohan wrote: »

Also where is the best place to get a legal copy of Windows 7 Ultimate full version?

If your a student - Microsoft themselves, If you search Windows 7 student off, it willl have bring you to some education page where you can grab a cheaper copy

Else Amazon is the best place to go!

TheZohanS · 15-01-2010 10:38PM

DarrenMSP wrote: »

If your a student - Microsoft themselves, If you search Windows 7 student off, it willl have bring you to some education page where you can grab a cheaper copy

Else Amazon is the best place to go!

Nah not a student unfortunately. I'll have a look at Amazon.

Thanks for everyones help.

ScrubsfanChris · 16-01-2010 01:17AM

TheZohan wrote: »

Also where is the best place to get a legal copy of Windows 7 Ultimate full version?

Fixed that

Ask if you change your mind (by PM)

Fysh · 16-01-2010 10:21AM

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

Fixed that
Ask if you change your mind (by PM)

I would suggest reading the charter, particularly the bit where it says "NO WAREZ". You should also ask yourself whether you would be prepared to trust the security of a pirated closed-source operating system - you've got no guarantee that it will be free of malware.

Cabaal · 16-01-2010 10:51AM

ScrubsfanChris banned for two weeks, seriously why do people think this is acceptable?

AlmightyCushion · 16-01-2010 04:44PM

TheZohan wrote: »

Nah not a student unfortunately. I'll have a look at Amazon.

Thanks for everyones help.

Your best bet is to get an upgrade copy of 7 home premium. That will save you a few quid. There are a few differences between home premium and ultimate but most users wouldn't need more than home premium.

Stephen · 18-01-2010 05:48PM

Home Premium x64 will only address 16GB of RAM btw. Pro and above can use up to 192GB. See here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa366778(VS.85).aspx#physical_memory_limits_windows_7

TheZohanS · 21-01-2010 11:29AM

Update:

Amazon delivered Windows 7 Ultimate to me yesterday.

I have a Dell 9200 upgraded to an Intel Q6600 that was running Windows Vista Ultimate 32 bit. I couldn't install Windows 7 64bit after starting my computer at the home screen so I had to restart my computer, hit F12 and boot of the DVD.

Installation was a breeze and if anyone is wondering if they should upgrade from Vista 32 to Windows 7 64 I would say go for it if your computer meets the system requirements.
When I used to start up my comp running Vista I used to have to wait around 2 minutes for the programs to "catch up" after I had the home screen. With Windows 7 there are no hang-ups and no waiting around.

If you're thinking about upgrading all I can say is DO IT.

Thanks to all that helped me out on this thread.

Windows 7 Full version 64bit

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