32-bit or 64-bit OS? I thought I knew...

[howhao]

Ok I thought I knew the answer to this for the longest time. Here is the CPU I have in my Dell Latitude E6400:

1 J174K Processor, P8700, 2.53, 3MB, Core Penryn, 25W, R0

Is this compatible with the 64-bit Windows 7 OS?

I always thought 64-bit OS is only compatible with 64-bit CPU?

Please advise, thanks!

 

[Oil]

Yes
Yes

 

[Absolution75]

You can run 32 bit operating systems on 64 bit processors

 

[corkyg]

The P8700 processor is 64 bit capable. Your choice. 32 bit is yesterday.s news.

 

[Cyco]

Like they said, compatible with 32 bit, 64 bit capable. I also would recommend 64 bit OS.

 

[mmntech]

Pretty much the only reason not to go 64-bit is if you're running old legacy hardware that doesn't have 64-bit drivers. Only really a problem for businesses and industry though.

Definitely make the switch.

 

[KK]

I have an E6300 core 2 duo, is it 64 bit capable. I believe it is, but wanna make sure. Right now I got WindowsXP 32 bit running on it, I did get a copy of the Windows7 32 bit version, but am wondering how much benefit I would get from getting the 64 bit version.

 

[Mothergoose729]

64bit is marginally faster and has support for more memory. If you have more then 3gb of RAM get 64bit, it is just that simple.