Dear all
I have been searching the statalist archives looking for advice on optimal configuration to run stata in a windows 32 bit and in a windows 64 bit environments, but I did not got a clear answer to my queries.
I need to work with census data uploading into memory about 2 gigabites of data. My questions are the following
1. should I go for windows 64 instead of windows 32?
2. If I go for a Microsoft 64 OS, would I notice a performance improvement if i switch from a stata 32bit to stata 64bit?
2. Any advice about the best processor around? I have around US$ 4000 to spend in a computer that can allow me to work at reasonable speeds with a census database.
I appreciate your help
Julio
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