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Is my CPU 32bit or 64bit

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Hey guys i wanna know what bit is my CPU because I'm building a gaming computer so i need to know if the operating system I'm planning to buy is compatible with it. I'm planning to get a

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64BIT SP1 DVD OEM
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=4527 [...] =Microsoft

My CPU is

Intel Core i5 2400 Quad Core Processor LGA1155 3.1GHZ Sandy Bridge 6MB
http://ncix.ca/products/?sku=57964 [...] ture=Intel

Would this work?

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All desktop level CPUs built after the Pentium 4 era and even some pentium 4's are 64 bit capable. The i5 2400 is a 64 bit CPU and will run that OS fine.

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