I wanna switch from Console to PC but how??

[emilianeitor]

oh yeah what's the difference between 32 bit and 64 bits? when I installed window xp it had 2 versions of the os which 1 should I install? or it depends on the pc?

I think the 32 is for older pc's wild guess here

[Iyashii]

oh yeah what's the difference between 32 bit and 64 bits? when I installed window xp it had 2 versions of the os which 1 should I installed? or it depends on the pc?

The difference between x32 and x64 OS is basically their limitations. A 32bit OS can only utilize 4GB total RAM, whereas a 64bit OS can utilize anywhere from 8GB-32GB depending on the motherboard.

When you purchase Windows 7 you have the option to install either versions. Microsoft used to have two discs for each version, but now it's all one disc. You should be able to use your registration key for a 32bit Windows 7 installation if you download the 32bit version from Microsoft's website.

[oopomopoo]

The difference between x32 and x64 OS is basically their limitations. A 32bit OS can only utilize 4GB total RAM, whereas a 64bit OS can utilize anywhere from 8GB-32GB depending on the motherboard.

When you purchase Windows 7 you have the option to install either versions. Microsoft used to have two discs for each version, but now it's all one disc. You should be able to use your registration key for a 32bit Windows 7 installation if you download the 32bit version from Microsoft's website.

Actually, the max a 64 bit OS can utilize is 256 GB. The board is the limitation of what it can utilize. (Not trying to correct you; you were right. I just thought it was interesting when my friend told me that 64 bit had a limit.)

It's about how the processor handles information. 32 bit OS handles 32 bits of data at a time, while the 64 bit OS can handle 64 bits at a time. While this may seem like an easy double in performance, it's actually quite more.

[emilianeitor]

oh I see...256 GB That's a lot

When you purchase Windows 7 you have the option to install either versions. Microsoft used to have two discs for each version, but now it's all one disc. You should be able to use your registration key for a 32bit Windows 7 installation if you download the 32bit version from Microsoft's website.

about that to be honest I prefer the torrent free way, but I might change it if u give me reasons, risks, security, pros vs price

for example at first I tried to get DD 4 free but now I want it on steam

[oopomopoo]

oh I see...256 GB That's a lot

about that to be honest I prefer the torrent free way, but I might change it if u give me reasons, risks, security, pros vs price

for example at first I tried to get DD 4 free but now I want it on steam

Well, in almost all cases multiplayer games like DD shouldn't be torrented. Likewise with Steam games. Besides, it's 15 dollars.

And as always, it's not wise to suggest others to use torrents, especially as a moderator lol

[Warmonger]

I'll build my own PC any tips about CPU and GPU?? wich one is better?

It's complex, especially when there are dozens of models with almost same name. Only test & benchmarks can tell you that clearly. Google for a tets of your card and you will know. if you don't find it easily, it usually means a piece of junk.

[Iyashii]

Actually, the max a 64 bit OS can utilize is 256 GB. The board is the limitation of what it can utilize. (Not trying to correct you; you were right. I just thought it was interesting when my friend told me that 64 bit had a limit.)

It's about how the processor handles information. 32 bit OS handles 32 bits of data at a time, while the 64 bit OS can handle 64 bits at a time. While this may seem like an easy double in performance, it's actually quite more.

You are entirely correct! I didn't want to throw too much information out there.

To expand on how an OS handles data, you can imagine that a 64bit OS can handle twice as much data as a 32bit OS. That is a huge difference, but only if you are using programs that utilize it. An example being that one program may have a 32bit and 64bit version. A 64bit OS can use either program, but the program itself is limited on if it's 32bit on a 64bit OS. Basically your OS can't make a program faster than the program can handle.

[jackspeed]

The questions I will ask you if your budget is $500. Do you have your own copy of windows? if not the budget is $400. Do you have a monitor you can use? if not the budget goes down again. When building a pc people assume that you have these things.

@Iyashi I would argue that a $1k computer is better than 2 $500 pcs. but the best value would be to spend about $800 then swap out the video card/add a second one when it has trouble running games. The first thing to go obsolete in a pc is the graphics card. it is also the most/second most expensive part. Processors can last much longer than a gpu(grahpics card). Never go cheap on a power supply look at reviews before you buy.

under $500 it is hard to make a computer that can run D3 very well.

My computer can run D3 very well I built it for $700 last year but I had the OS, hard drive, and monitor, keyboard speakers already. The total for the hd is about 80 the OS is 100 a monitor is 80 keyboard is 10, speakers is 25 so total my pc cost me 1k

How much ram you need 4GB how much ram you want atleast 4 probably 8.
her is a good $500 pc only thing holding this back is the processor. I would the processor upgrade that to the i5 2500k its an extra 150.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...-560,3216.html


For torrenting its free.
Against torrenting if you get caught you are in serious trouble. On an operating system most cant get updates there so they have less security features. Many colleges force you to have a legit version of windows to connect to the internet if you live on campus.

when did they put 64bit and 32 bit on the same cd? I had to purchase the 64bit version of windows 7 professional.

[Iyashii]

...@Iyashi I would argue that a $1k computer is better than 2 $500 pcs. but the best value would be to spend about $800 then swap out the video card/add a second one when it has trouble running games. The first thing to go obsolete in a pc is the graphics card. it is also the most/second most expensive part. Processors can last much longer than a gpu(grahpics card). Never go cheap on a power supply look at reviews before you buy.

I was just making an example. A gaming computer doesn't need to cost thousands of dollars.

under $500 it is hard to make a computer that can run D3 very well.

I built my younger brother a computer for about $450 (excluding OS) for everything in the tower. He can run D3 in max settings just fine. D3 has surprisingly low system requirements.

when did they put 64bit and 32 bit on the same cd? I had to purchase the 64bit version of windows 7 professional.

When I deal with Windows 7 Ultimate it's only on a single disc with the 64bit version. The registration key can be used for a 32bit bit version that you can download directly from Microsoft.

[jackspeed]

When I deal with Windows 7 Ultimate it's only on a single disc with the 64bit version. The registration key can be used for a 32bit bit version that you can download directly from Microsoft.

Good to know

I built my younger brother a computer for about $450 (excluding OS) for everything in the tower. He can run D3 in max settings just fine. D3 has surprisingly low system requirements.

Could you pm me the build? I would love to see it. I would find it tough to do with the price of hdds these days.