Windows 7 64bit Compatibility

[darko_887]

So, I made a better build on pcpartpicker, and I was searching if I can run win 7 64bit. I know that the data width of the CPU should be 64bit, and it is. But I don't know if the GPU is capable of that. See for yourselves and help if you can.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/NqCfnH

 

[Math Geek]

the 64-bit of the cpu is not the same as 64 bit windows. meaning you canrun 32 or 64 bit windows on a 32 bit processor if they made them anymore.

the gpu does not care at all which the cpu is, nor the OS version. the question really is "does win 7 support the cpu i want to buy?" they have cut and played with support to make you get win 10 for newer hardware. look carefully if the 6500 is supported and will run on win7. if it does, then you're good to go. i'm pretty sure it does but you should double check to be sure.

add win 7 64-bit to your build and partpicker does not flag it as incompatible. they are pretty reliable i that regard, but a quick google search won't hurt at all

 

[USAFRet]

the 64-bit of the cpu is not the same as 64 bit windows. meaning you canrun 32 or 64 bit windows on a 32 bit processor if they made them anymore.

Actually, its the other way around.
You cannot run a 64bit OS on a 32bit CPU.
You can run a 32bit OS on a 64bit CPU.

 

[smorizio]

with windows 7 intel stop supporting it on there newer chipset. you can still get amd ryzen chipset for windows 7.

 

[kerberos_20]

amd somehow still supports it, but microsoft doesnt, no usb support from microsoft, drivers are available from mainboard makers

 

[geofelt]

You can run windows 7 64 bit.
The motherboard has drivers for windows 7 64 bit.
The nvidia cards also have drivers for windows 7 64 bit.
The included intel graphics may not be supported, but that is a moot point with a discrete graphics card.

I might add that 4gb is not sufficient, you want a 2 x 4gb ram kit.

You also do not need a sound card. The motherboard includes good HD sound.
At least try integrated first.

Lastly 5900rpm is not good for a windows drive. use a 7200 rom drive or, better yet a ssd.

 

[BFG-9000]

Skylake is fully supported on Windows 7 until Windows 7 support itself ends January 14, 2020. Microsoft had previously said only critical updates would be provided after July 2018 and before that, that all support would end early on July 2017 but backtracked after all the complaints.

The GT1030 has full driver support for Windows 7 64-bit. 32-bit support ended December 2017.

 

[darko_887]

Oh I'm sorry I meant mobo not GPU. I also will buy 2x4gb ram. So you guys are saying I can run 64bit, and I don't need a sound card. And what's skylake?

 

[USAFRet]

Oh I'm sorry I meant mobo not GPU. I also will buy 2x4gb ram. So you guys are saying I can run 64bit, and I don't need a sound card. And what's skylake?

Skylake is the Intel codename for the line of 6th gen processors. Like yours.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skylake_(microarchitecture)#Mainstream_and_high-end_desktop_processors

 

[darko_887]

Thank you so much guys!

 

[reedo_43]

Don't need the ethernet card either.

 

[USAFRet]

1. Can you tell me why
2. How to quote on mobile?

1. Your motherboard already has a 10/100/1000 LAN port. No need for an extra one.

2. Quoting on a mobile device is broken.

 

[darko_887]

Is there a jack to plug my earphones into?

 

[USAFRet]

Is there a jack to plug my earphones into?

Yes.

 

[Math Geek]

thanks guys for finishing the help

i replied and then got sidetracked and have been unable to spend time here. glad the op got the help he needed