32 bit computers?

ceewash

I need to buy 2 desktop pcs for work. They need to be 32 bit, not 64 bit, to run a particular programme. Been to PC world but there's were mainly 64. Could only offer to sell me Windows 7 pack with a computer for extra £100 with each one which would do the job.

Can anyone point me in right direction. I was hoping to pay around £300 each.

robmar0se

ceewash wrote: »

I need to buy 2 desktop pcs for work. They need to be 32 bit, not 64 bit, to run a particular programme. Been to PC world but there's were mainly 64. Could only offer to sell me Windows 7 pack with a computer for extra £100 with each one which would do the job.

Can anyone point me in right direction. I was hoping to pay around £300 each.

What are the progs you want to run?

There is a feature on Win 7 - xp mode that will let you run old antique software, but you need 7 Pro or better - whether its 32 or 64 bit would be irrelevant. I am running this muself for software that I like but the company has decided not to upgrade for win 7. google it and see if it would do the job for you...

UncleZen

Computers have been 64 bit for years, its the (Wndows) operating system thats only recently moved to 64bit.
Windows 7 comes in many "flavours" (home basic, premium, ulimate etc) and 2 bittness (OK thats the best word I could come up with); 32 and 64.
You're best start would be not to go to PC world.

Chickabiddybex

What else do they need to do/have?
Do you need a monitor as well?

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/018394/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7COffice%2C+PCs+and+phones%7C14418968/c_2/2%7C14418968%7CComputers+and+monitors%7C14419111/c_3/3%7Ccat_14419111%7CDesktop+computers%7C14419114.htm#pdpFullProductInformation

This comes with keyboard and mouse and I am assuming it is Windows 32 bit but you'd be better off asking them first.
And it comes with Office which I assume you will need.

ceewash

As you can probably tell, i don't really know what I'm talking about. Ive just been told to get 32 bit. It seems that I need Windows 7 pro and these machines seem to be more expensive.

ceewash

Chickabiddybex wrote: »

What else do they need to do/have?
Do you need a monitor as well?

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/018394/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7COffice%2C+PCs+and+phones%7C14418968/c_2/2%7C14418968%7CComputers+and+monitors%7C14419111/c_3/3%7Ccat_14419111%7CDesktop+computers%7C14419114.htm#pdpFullProductInformation

This comes with keyboard and mouse and I am assuming it is Windows 32 bit but you'd be better off asking them first.
And it comes with Office which I assume you will need.

Thanks for replying but this is 32 bit. I dont need monitor.

glosman555

Try here http://www.medion.com/gb/electronics/CatalogBrowsingShowProductDetail.html;jsessionid=35B1F89B7889707BFF706AB16189827D.appserv27?product=10013735A1&name=MEDION%C2%AE+AKOYA%C2%AE+E4028+D+%28MD7332%29&wt_mc=gb.intern.m-shop.pro-pla.on-ma&wt_cc1=m-shop_rondell_UK_PC_GV_PC&wt_cc2=10013735A1&wt_cw=30.2.8&utm_source=Internetseite-intern&utm_medium=Rondell&utm_content=UK_PC_GV_PC&utm_term=10013735A1&utm_campaign=Rondell

gonzo127

why not buy a base unit without a operating system installed and then install one to meet your needs, there is a couple on ebuyer for ~£200 (although they come with 8gb of ram which would be wasted since 32 bit operating systems cant see or use any more than 4gb) and windows can usually be got for under £100

http://www.ebuyer.com/337174-zoostorm-desktop-pc-7873-1051
with
http://www.ebuyer.com/259862-microsoft-windows-7-home-premium-w-sp1-licence-and-media-1-gfc-02021

although i would suggest you goggle the software you want to use with 64 bit and see if it will actually run as i just wouldnt trust one persons information on it just incase they have misunderstood

robmar0se

ceewash wrote: »

As you can probably tell, i don't really know what I'm talking about. Ive just been told to get 32 bit. It seems that I need Windows 7 pro and these machines seem to be more expensive.

Be careful.... without knowing the software you want to run, you may well find that win 7/32 won't run it either. If I were you I'd find out the software that you want to run first,,,,,,,

If it turns out you do need XP Mode (have you googled it?) , there is a cheaper way to get win 7 Pro - buy the Home version then get the win 7 anytime upgrade see here:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002M78BPU/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=103612307&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B002M78BPK&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0VBN3CPA7H26G6H3818V

closed

It will probably work, the vast majority of software is 32 bit, and works on 64 bit systems.

You need more information to choose the window7 version, does it need to join a domain?

SteveJH200

You could always buy 2 of these http://www.ebuyer.com/339477-zoostorm-desktop-7873-1055

and two of these http://www.ebuyer.com/259862-microsoft-windows-7-home-premium-w-sp1-licence-and-media-1-gfc-02021

and you will well within budget. Just need to load the operating system yourself.