what is x64-based pc?

[roli2709]

i am so confuse i am going to buy a new PC but i want to buy that in x64-based but I am so confused what is x64 based pc what is the specification of 64based upc plzzzz helppp

 

[COLGeek]

That is simply a PC that can use both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. For more info, go here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86-64

 

[roli2709]

ok but i have a x86based pc whic has also support both 32bit & 64bit os .

 

[COLGeek]

Yes, you have a x86 (64-bit capable) CPU. What specific CPU do you have?

 

[Ecky]

Basically every desktop CPU since 2003 has been x86 and x64 compatible, with the exception of a few Intel Atoms and maybe VIA CPUs. You'd have to try really hard to buy one that isn't x64.

 

[roli2709]

System Type X86-based PC
Processor Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G2020 @ 2.90GHz, 2900 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date Intel Corp. BFH6110H.86A.0009.2013.0715.1155, 7/15/2013
SMBIOS Version 2.7
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB

actuly i want to know minimum systeam requremnts of a x64 based pc

i will going to buy 5tb hdd but without GPT i can only use 2tb but i need 63 based hardware for install GPT

 

[Ecky]

Your Pentium G2020 is both x86 and x86-64 compatible.

 

[roli2709]

yeah 64bit OS support that but hardware is only x86-based pc i want to buy a new pc whic has x64-based so whic processor , motherboard etc etc i should buy ???

 

[Ecky]

No, it has x86-64 insturctions too. You can't support a 64-bit OS without being able to run 64-bit software.

All Intel CPUs since ~2003 have 64 bit instructions, aside from a few Atom-based CPUs.

 

[roli2709]

what is the minimum specification of a x64 based pc

 

[Ecky]

Any CPU that supports x86-64 instructions, which is all of them going back to the later Pentium 4's and first Athlon 64's released in ~2003, with the exception of a few Atom-based CPUs.

 

[Ecky]

Here's a link to x86-64 if you'd like to read about it:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86-64

You'll have a hard time finding a CPU these days that doesn't support x64.

 

[COLGeek]

Here are the specs for your CPU: http://ark.intel.com/products/71070/Intel-Pentium-Processor-G2020-3M-Cache-2_90-GHz

Any current motherboard, GPU, memory, and storage devices are going to be 64-bit compatible with the CPU in building a system that can run a 64-bit (x64) operating system.

What specifically are you trying to do/build?

 

[roli2709]

I am trying to build a cpu that is x64 based

 

[Ecky]

Your current CPU is already x64 based. Would you like a CPU for a second computer that is also x64 based?

 

[COLGeek]

Your current CPU is already x64 based. Would you like a CPU for a second computer that is also x64 based?

Ecky is correct. Your CPU is, indeed, a 64-bit CPU.

Do you have a system now, with this CPU installed in it? If so, you already have such a system.

Something is getting lost in translation here.

 

[roli2709]

but when check kit shows that my CPU is x64based

 

[COLGeek]

but when check kit shows that my CPU is x64based

Yes, that is correct. So, what is the problem?

 

[roli2709]

ooh...... so sorry my mistake when i check it shows x86 based


but my os is 32 bit if a isntall 64bit is it shows x64based pc

 

[COLGeek]

If you have a 32-bit OS installed, the system will show it has a x86-32 processor.

If you perform a clean install of a 64-bit OS, it will show as a x86-64 processor.

Your CPU is capable of supporting both.

 

[roli2709]

it means if i install win 7 64 bit my pc show that my cpu is x64 based am i right ?????

 

[COLGeek]

it means if i install win 7 64 bit my pc show that my cpu is x64 based am i right ?????

Yes. But, you can't upgrade from a 32-bit version of Windows to a 64-bit version. Instead, you must perform a full, clean installation.

Boot from the 64-bit version (DVD or USB) and format the SSD/HDD when you get to that step.

 

[roli2709]

i only format system files like Local Disk C drive

 

[Ecky]

You need to wipe your C: drive clean and install a 64bit version of Windows.

 

[roli2709]

IT MEANS IF I ONLY FORMAT MY C: DRIVE DURING INSTALLION MY 64 BIT OS FULL INSTALLED AND IT SHOWS X64-BASED PC