64 bit OS on my chip???

[westy1974]

hi guys,

is it possible for my cpu to handle a 64-bit OS??? reason i ask is i just updated from 1gb of ram to 4gb and need the 64 bit to be able to utilise the whole ram as it is only showing 2.6gb

its an AMD sempron mobile 3200+ 1.6ghz ,

i am currently using vista home premium 32 - bit and also need to know how east it is to upgrade to the 64 bit version (preferably for free )

 

[DonInKansas]

I'm not sure if the chip is capable of running VIsta 64, but if your Home Premium key is legit you can download Vista Premium 64 or order the disk from Microsoft for a few bucks and use the same key without issues I believe.

 

[JrRacinFan]

Quick answer, no.

Long answer, Post back a screenshot of the main tab of CPU-z. You can download it @ www.cpuid.com

EDIT: Originally I did a quick scan and missed a question in your OP, yes your 32 bit Vista key will work to activate Home Premium 64,but ONLY Home Premium 64!

 

[Mussels]

your CD key will workj in 64 bit vista as people have said, so long as its the same version (home premium, in your case)

We will need a screenshot of CPU-Z, in order to say if the CPU has 64 bit support.

 

[westy1974]

screenshot not working, but all info from screenshot is below


NAME: Mobile AMD Sempron 3200+
CODE NAME: Keene
BRAND ID: 3
PACKAGE: Socket S1 (683)
TECHNOLOGY: 90NM
CORE VID: 1.200V

FAMILY: F
MODEL: C
STEPPING: 2
EXT. FAMILY: F
EXT. MODEL: 4C
REVISION: DH-F2
INSTRUCTIONS: MMX(+), 3DNow!(+), SSE,SSE2,SSE3, x86-64

CLOCKS (CORE#)

SPEED: 1596.0 Mhz
MULTIPLIER: X8.0
BUS SPEED: 199.5 Mhz
HT LINK: 798.0 Mhz

CACHE

L1 DATA: 64 KBytes
L1 INST: 64 KBytes
LEVEL 2: 512 KBytes

CORES: 1
THREADS: 1

 

[JrRacinFan]

screenshot not working, but all info from screenshot is below

INSTRUCTIONS: MMX(+), 3DNow!(+), SSE,SSE2,SSE3, x86-64

That's what we are searching for. I do stand corrected, 64 bit will work ok for you.

 

[westy1974]

they were the words i was hopeing for thanks for all your help

 

[Mussels]

well there you are, all good to go!

 

[Gilletter]

aren't there a lot of compatability issues with Vista 64 still???

 

[Solaris17]

aren't there a lot of compatability issues with Vista 64 still???

nope iv run it for quite some time now 64bit ultimate its faster runs more smoothly and is totally stable..not to mention i have had no compatability issues. Vista gets a bad rep i know i beta tested it and it blew...but in all honesty if you take the time to get used to the layout etc its a very nice OS

 

[Zehnsucht]

64-bit running here, no issues. You'll probably hear this from many a person.

 

[Mussels]

64 bit on three systems, never had any problems since ATI too, realtemp and a few others got signed drivers.