In this age of rapid development of high-tech sophisticated PC users are very selective in choosing the iron "friend."Modern computer must meet a number of criteria: it must have good technical characteristics, reliability and, above all, of course, high-performance (in the last paragraph meets the processor).
Modern CPUs are divided into two types: 32-bit and 64-bit.Before you know, 32- or 64-bit types of systems is preferable to use, understand all over again is what these numbers mean.Without going deep into the basics of computer architecture, we can say that the bit - is the number of bits of information, the system can operate at the same time.In fact, Windows 64-bit can use up to 16 GB of RAM, while the x32 is limited to 4GB.It is logical to assume that the 64-bit system works twice as fast as her "an old" 32-bit predecessor, then it is better, however, it is only at first glance.In fact, this is a very controversial issue.
First, using the x64 processor in the "home" under a special benefit for the user is not.The reason for this is that the system in this mode does not implement fully its potential.The fact that the processors of this type were originally developed for the design institutes, enterprises and financial institutions (to work with extra-large data sets).
Secondly, the biggest challenge for 64-bit computing - is incompatible with the software.The fact is that many software and drivers for them originally written for 32-bit processor types, and when you try to use them on the new generation they are either simply not run, or give notice of error.However, it is worth noting that the majority of developers are now adapting their applications for the x64 version.
So, how do you know 32 or 64 bit?Which of these types of choices must fall the average user?If you are not going to develop three-dimensional graphic prototypes, and plan only to communicate in social networks, work with text or listen to music, it is usually a 32-bit processor tolerably cope with all these challenges.
And how do you know, 32 or 64 bit system should you?Information about this can be found in the "My Computer" by going to the tab "System Properties" (or simply pressing a combination of "Win + Break").If you have, for example, Win XP 64, this must be indicated, if the properties of the system you will not find any bit of information about the CPU, it is likely he 32-bit.
Based on the specifications of the computer should be the type of operating system installed.It is important to remember that in the 64-bit processor, Windows x32 will work quietly and in a 32-bit computer, 64-bit OS will never go.
way, at present, most computer manufacturers are moving to issue only 64-bit systems as the most prospectively.Therefore, in the near future, as you might guess, the question of how to know, 32 or 64-bit better disappear by itself.
