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INTEL CORE 2 DUO

Started by Ryan_88 , Oct 29 2006 08:51 AM

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Ryan_88

Posted 29 October 2006 - 08:51 AM

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hello

was just wondering about the new intel core 2 duo processors

if i bought a comaptible motherboard and installed on of these processors, would i have to get the 64-Bit version of windows.

Because on this intel site it says they all come with 64 architecture:

http://www.intel.com...cifications.htm

awating a response

thanks

ry

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jrm20

Posted 29 October 2006 - 11:13 AM

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hello

was just wondering about the new intel core 2 duo processors

if i bought a comaptible motherboard and installed on of these processors, would i have to get the 64-Bit version of windows.

Because on this intel site it says they all come with 64 architecture:

http://www.intel.com...cifications.htm

awating a response

thanks

ry

No you do not have to get a 64bit operating system. It just means that its 64bit ready or 64bit compatable and is just stating that for those that want 64bit...

XP home or professional or media center will work on it.