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theprof00 on 27 January 2010
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Twistedpixel said:
theprof00 said:
I have a question regarding upgrading.
I have an intel E6420 and I want to get windows 7 64bit.

What should I do? Upgrade the chip, and if so, to what? Or, upgrade the motherboard ad chip?

1. Make sure you're ready for an upgrade, you'll probably have to do a fresh install.

2. Make sure you have 4gb of ram or more available to make use of 64 bit. (optional)

3. Install Windows 7.

The E6420 is a Core 2 Duo with 2.13 Ghz clock speed btw. It supports 64 bit operating systems.

1.I do a fresh install every couple months.

2. I have 4GB RAM on 2 sticks and a GB video card

3. Don't have windows 7 yet. Should I get an OEM?

Is E6420 a good processor? Can I get a better one for 100$? I bought that one three years ago or so for 180..i think. There must be something better now on a 965 right?