Question I have a computer that is a 32-bit I need a 64-bit

[Brent N]

I have a computer that is a 32-bit. I also have a CPU from another computer that is a 64-bit that is the same socket. I like the mobo from the 32-bit computer due to the number of hard drives that can be connected. If I put the 64-bit CPU into the 32-bit mobo will this make the computer a 64-bit? I know I will have to change the software to a 64-bit software. Main thing is I don't want to change the cpu if this will not make the 32-bit computer a 64-bit.

 

[PC Tailor]

What make and model motherboard - and CPU(s) in question?

The motherboard will also need to be 64 bit compatible, which if it can take a 64 bit processor, it should be compatible, but may need a BIOS update.

Then you would need to install a 64 bit operating system in order to utilise it.

 

[mdd1963]

you will need to determine your mainboard's supported CPU list....and max supported RAM capacity

The large advantage to 64 bit processors was the ability to address/utilize more than 3.5 GB of RAM....many of the 32 bit CPUs were from mainboards that might not support more than 4 GB of RAM anyway...naturally, some research might prevent some disappointment in upgrading a too-old rig to 64 bit and then still being capped at 4 GB of RAM and seeing no performance gain anyway..

 

[USAFRet]

I have a computer that is a 32-bit. I also have a CPU from another computer that is a 64-bit that is the same socket. I like the mobo from the 32-bit computer due to the number of hard drives that can be connected. If I put the 64-bit CPU into the 32-bit mobo will this make the computer a 64-bit? I know I will have to change the software to a 64-bit software. Main thing is I don't want to change the cpu if this will not make the 32-bit computer a 64-bit.

Unless that system is over a decade old, unlikely it is a "32-bit" computer.
The OS currently on it, maybe. The hardware? Doubtful.

Specific make/model would help us determine.