Will intel core 2 duo e8500 3 16 ghz run windows 7 64 bit

[Sinnerman]

I have a Dell Optiplex 760 purchased in June 2009. Processor is an Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 running at 3.16 Ghz. I am currently running XP Professional, but want to upgrade to Windows 7 Professional (or Ultimate) 64 Bit. Will this PC run the 64 bit version of Windows 7 ? My main aim is increase the amount of RAM that I can effectively use. Appreciate any advice given.

 

[megamanx00]

Yeah that CPU should have no trouble running 64-bit Windows. The Intel graphics are of course a little iffy but it should be ok for windows areo, just don't game with it 😀 .

 

[Sinnerman]

Thanks megamanx00, very much appreciate your help !!

 

[Sinnerman]

Once again my thanks to megamanx00 for the help. He obviously knows his CPU's, this message is being sent on my old PC which is now successly running Windows 7 Pro 64 bit version. Everything seems to be happening a lot quicker than when the PC was running XP Pro 32 bit. Should have bitten the bullet and upgraded earlier.
All the best !! - Sinnerman

 

[megamanx00]

Your welcome.

 

[chandu007]

I am running win 7 64bit on core 2 duo 32bit. my pc is shutting down after 10-15min every time. Is there prob in heat sink ? help me please

 

[chandu007]

I am running win 7 64bit on core 2 duo 32bit. my pc is shutting down after 10-15min every time. Is there prob in heat sink ? help me please

 

[Guest]

I am running win 7 64bit on core 2 duo 32bit. my pc is shutting down after 10-15min every time. Is there prob in heat sink ? help me please

no chandu007 your heatsink is very good but you should change your monitor settings set the settings to never

 

[rockdenim]

Yes! It is feasible to use.