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my computer currently runs 32 bit, is there a way to upgrade to 64 bit? as i need it to use cs5. do i need to upgrade my computer, or is it really a new one thats needed? i have no idea how this works. :shrug: thanks in advance mike
 
CS5 runs in 32bit so you wouldn't need anything.

Why would you want to change, just for speed ?
 
Maybe that refers to the CPU?

Anyway it should work fine in 32bit but a bit(!) faster in 64bit.

If you want 64bit, you need to upgrade your operating system.
 
Mikesphotaes said:
Maybe that refers to the CPU?

Anyway it should work fine in 32bit but a bit(!) faster in 64bit.

If you want 64bit, you need to upgrade your operating system.
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when you say upgrade my o/s i have vista 32 do i just pay for an upgrade to vista 64
 
if you can afford it upgrade to win 7, much better os and lighter on resources
 
depends which one you are after home, professional or ultimate, I use professional which just about covers everything i need, not sure on prices now as i bought mine when it first came out
 
have alook around pc world or currys or some other outlets i'm sure there must be some competition on pricing
 
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64-bit reads more memory than 32 bit, not needs more memory...

i run win 7 ultimate 64-bit through choice and increased speed being able to use my 8gb of memory...

if your moving from 32-bit to 64 you will need to fully re-install your operating system from scratch, its not as easy as just 'upgrading'...

to be honest for one piece of software i wouldnt bother, its alot of effort, and unless you know what your looking into it can be a bit of a ball ache...
 
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cheers all it seems to be working like a dream in 32 bit so i,ll just carry on with my 30 day trial :eek: :thumbs: thanks everyone
 
ChrisJ_SLH said:
A 64-bit O/S can address more memory than 32-bit. It doesn't in itself need more.
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Well, since the memory addresses are twice as large (64-bit pointers instead of 32-bit) applications and the OS will need roughly twice as much memory to store and retrieve the locations of data in use, even if the address itself is capable of being described fully in a 32-bit word.

This won't mean that 64-bit applications will use twice as much memory as in a 32-bit environment (not all data being handled consists of pointers and with large data sets it may be that there are some efficiencies compared with 32-bit workarounds) but it's likely that they will require more memory to operate at a base level.
 
Musicman said:
Well, since the memory addresses are twice as large (64-bit pointers instead of 32-bit) applications and the OS will need roughly twice as much memory to store and retrieve the locations of data in use, even if the address itself is capable of being described fully in a 32-bit word.

This won't mean that 64-bit applications will use twice as much memory as in a 32-bit environment (not all data being handled consists of pointers and with large data sets it may be that there are some efficiencies compared with 32-bit workarounds) but it's likely that they will require more memory to operate at a base level.
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To be fair, while what you say is correct, the actual overhead of 64-bit pointers versus 32-bit pointers is so insignificant with the amount of memory common now that it really isn't worth mentioning.
 
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