Jaygyver wrote:
If you have "DUAL" quad Proc's then why would you see more then TWO.:)
Two 4 core processors = 8 cores, and that is what the 64 bit version will see, 32 bit versions can only use 2 of the 8 cores.
PCs with multi-core processors:
Windows 7 was designed to work with today's multi-core processors. All 32-bit versions of Windows 7 can support up to 32 processor cores, while 64‑bit versions can support up to 256 processor cores.
PCs with multiple processors (CPUs):
Commercial servers, workstations, and other high-end PCs may have more than one physical processor. Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate allow for two physical processors, providing the best performance on these computers. Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic, and Home Premium will recognize only one physical processor.