[CQ-Contest] New shack computer?

[Gerry Treas K8GT]

Especially when 32bit limits you to only 3GB RAM.

73, Gerry, K8GT

On 7/6/2013 1:40 PM, Hans Brakob wrote:
> I'm running WIN7 x64 ---  all my ham radio apps run just fine, Writelog, MMTTY, Log4OM, microHAM router, etc.  Machine is a few years old 3GHz "i5" with 8-gig RAM.
> ​
> Don't see any point in limiting a new machine to 32 bit OS.
>
>
> 73, de Hans, K0HB
>
> On Sat, Jul 6, 2013 at 12:29 PM, Keith Dutson <kdutson at sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
>> 32 bit is more prevalent.
>> 73, Keith NM5G
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of
>> Gary K9GS
>> Sent: Friday, July 05, 2013 3:07 PM
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>> Subject: [CQ-Contest] New shack computer?
>> Hello all,
>> I'm going to be buying a new desktop computer for the hamshack.  In my
>> research, I'm pretty much decided in favor of Windows7 over Windows8.
>> In Windows 7 should I get 32 bit OS or 64 bit?  Typical software in use will
>> be N1MM, Logger32, WinKey, etc.  I don't do digital modes.
>> 4GB RAM
>> I may add a RS232 serial card down the road.
>> Dual monitors
>> Looking for a sanity check more than anything.
>> -- 
>> 73,
>> Gary K9GS
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