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To determine if your current computer is running a 64-bit x86 (x64) or ARM64 architecture, follow these instructions based on your operating system:

Windows:

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type msinfo32 and press Enter. This will open the System Information window.
  3. In the System Information window, look for the “System Type” entry.
    • If it says “x64-based PC”, your computer has a 64-bit x86 (x64) processor.
    • If it says “ARM64-based PC”, your computer has a 64-bit ARM (ARM64) processor.

macOS:

  1. Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen.
  2. Select “About This Mac”.
  3. In the “Overview” tab, look for the “Processor” or “Chip” information:
    • If it lists an Intel processor (e.g., Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9), your Mac has a 64-bit x86 (x64) processor.
    • If it lists an Apple silicon chip (e.g., Apple M1, Apple M2, Apple M3), your Mac has an ARM64 processor.

Linux:

  1. Open a terminal window.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter: 
    uname -m
  3. The output will indicate the architecture:
    • x86_64 or amd64: This indicates a 64-bit x86 (x64) processor.
    • aarch64 or arm64: This indicates a 64-bit ARM (ARM64) processor.
    • Other outputs might indicate a 32-bit system (though less common now).

Based on the components you’ve listed for your new build, the Intel Core i9-13900KF processor is an x64 (64-bit x86) architecture processor. Therefore, the new computer you are building will be an x64-based system.

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