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Nordichund

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Aug 21, 2007
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As a student I am able to install Windows 7 on my machines. I have an 2008 Mac Pro and early 2008 MBP. Can anybody advise me on whether I should install Windows Professional x64 or x86 on my machines?

Thanks!
 

Bill Gates

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I'd recommend installing the 64-bit version on both. The 64-bit version uses a little more RAM, but it has speed-ups in some areas that make it worth using when given a choice.
 

ymarker

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Sep 6, 2009
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If you're running bootcamp AND have 4gb or more mem, yep go far 64bit win 7. Else stick to 32bit.
 
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