vista 32bit vs 64bit

xxxalpinexxx80 · 11-13-2007, 02:07 AM

i have vista 64bit but what are the main differnces between the 32bit and 64bit

i know 64bit recognises more ram but what else?

PC eye · 11-13-2007, 02:19 AM

Besides it being a little more stable and secure then the 32bit versions of Windows being based on the Windows Server 2003 architecture a good look over of two blogs seen at the links gives a far better description of the actual differences. Even the next new version of Windows due out in 2010 will still see 32bit and 64bit editions there.

One short blog with reader comments is found at http://blogs.msdn.com/tims/archive/2...28/609372.aspx That's based on the lengthy 2006 article seen at http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...sta_ff_x64.asp

amosf · 11-13-2007, 03:33 AM

64 bit XP is different to 32 bit XP afaik, but I thought vista 32 and 64 were just 32 bit and 64 bit builds of the same source?

PC eye · 11-13-2007, 06:02 AM

What is now seen in Vista is the increase in support for running 32bit programs unlike the limitations seen with the first 64bit version of Windows. XP Pro 64 was what you would call the pioneer there.

But take one look at the history of Windows to see why the transition and demand for 64bit edtions is much slower then that seen when moving up from 16 to 32bit. The market and demand is still geared for 32bit and will remain that way for some time to come. One critism about the 64bit edtion of Vista was in gaming where the loss in frame rates was seen.

That sheds some light on the explaination besides the 3gb barrier seen with 32bit that many have for expecting an increase in overall performance. Just like what was seen when moving up from 16bit the platform is more stable and sees better overall secuirty. That's the real benefits while lacking a market at this time.

ThatGuy16 · 11-13-2007, 06:07 AM

Get 64bit, i have no problems... i have had no driver problems, and i think its just as supported as 32bit because the retail version is sold with 64 and 32bit as XP retail was only sold with 32bit.

I doubt your ever going to see a decrease in frame rates.. i have never heard of this before.

PC eye · 11-13-2007, 06:39 AM

I don't know where you get the XP Pro 64bit was only sold what? OEM only? That was also sold retail while being directed to a different type of user. for general desktop use it was sadly lacking with a limited amount of softwares included. Vista is now the latest MS glory being heavily promoted. Like Linux is now seeing drivers are becoming increasingly available while the games and aps remain mainly 32bit.

ThatGuy16 · 11-13-2007, 06:43 AM

Oh yeah, thats right sorry.. lol

64bit XP was terrible, the lack of driver support was just something else

PC eye · 11-13-2007, 07:05 AM

Everybody rushed to get 32/64bit cpus only to find no support as far as the OS is concerned. XP Pro64 in a sense is more the ME II flop being the first 64bot Windows then Vista is actually turning out to be for many.

amosf · 11-13-2007, 09:56 AM

I've had a 64bit linux desktop running for a couple of years now... I imagine a few vista users now too, right?

thegreenblob · 11-13-2007, 10:43 AM

Unless you have a specific need to 64bit, personally, I would just use 32bit.

11-13-2007, 02:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
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PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 20,474	Besides it being a little more stable and secure then the 32bit versions of Windows being based on the Windows Server 2003 architecture a good look over of two blogs seen at the links gives a far better description of the actual differences. Even the next new version of Windows due out in 2010 will still see 32bit and 64bit editions there. One short blog with reader comments is found at http://blogs.msdn.com/tims/archive/2...28/609372.aspx That's based on the lengthy 2006 article seen at http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...sta_ff_x64.asp __________________ What The Data Miners Are Digging Up About You http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Tec...6355541&page=1 High Tech gifts for the Holidays under $150 http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/GadgetGuide/

11-13-2007, 06:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 20,474	What is now seen in Vista is the increase in support for running 32bit programs unlike the limitations seen with the first 64bit version of Windows. XP Pro 64 was what you would call the pioneer there. But take one look at the history of Windows to see why the transition and demand for 64bit edtions is much slower then that seen when moving up from 16 to 32bit. The market and demand is still geared for 32bit and will remain that way for some time to come. One critism about the 64bit edtion of Vista was in gaming where the loss in frame rates was seen. That sheds some light on the explaination besides the 3gb barrier seen with 32bit that many have for expecting an increase in overall performance. Just like what was seen when moving up from 16bit the platform is more stable and sees better overall secuirty. That's the real benefits while lacking a market at this time. __________________ What The Data Miners Are Digging Up About You http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Tec...6355541&page=1 High Tech gifts for the Holidays under $150 http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/GadgetGuide/

11-13-2007, 06:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
ThatGuy16 Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Age: 99 Posts: 5,478	Get 64bit, i have no problems... i have had no driver problems, and i think its just as supported as 32bit because the retail version is sold with 64 and 32bit as XP retail was only sold with 32bit. I doubt your ever going to see a decrease in frame rates.. i have never heard of this before. __________________ CPU: C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz 1.24v HSF: Apogee GTX MB: Gigabyte X38-DS4 Ram: 2x2GB G. Skill DDR2-1068 HDD: 320GB Seagate PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700w OS: Vista Home Premium 64bit GFX: 2x HD4850 Crossfire LCD: LG 22" L226WTQ 3DMark06: 20826

11-13-2007, 06:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 20,474	I don't know where you get the XP Pro 64bit was only sold what? OEM only? That was also sold retail while being directed to a different type of user. for general desktop use it was sadly lacking with a limited amount of softwares included. Vista is now the latest MS glory being heavily promoted. Like Linux is now seeing drivers are becoming increasingly available while the games and aps remain mainly 32bit. __________________ What The Data Miners Are Digging Up About You http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Tec...6355541&page=1 High Tech gifts for the Holidays under $150 http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/GadgetGuide/

11-13-2007, 03:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
amosf Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 70	64 bit XP is different to 32 bit XP afaik, but I thought vista 32 and 64 were just 32 bit and 64 bit builds of the same source?

11-13-2007, 06:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
ThatGuy16 Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Age: 99 Posts: 5,478	Oh yeah, thats right sorry.. lol 64bit XP was terrible, the lack of driver support was just something else __________________ CPU: C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz 1.24v HSF: Apogee GTX MB: Gigabyte X38-DS4 Ram: 2x2GB G. Skill DDR2-1068 HDD: 320GB Seagate PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700w OS: Vista Home Premium 64bit GFX: 2x HD4850 Crossfire LCD: LG 22" L226WTQ 3DMark06: 20826

11-13-2007, 07:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 20,474	Everybody rushed to get 32/64bit cpus only to find no support as far as the OS is concerned. XP Pro64 in a sense is more the ME II flop being the first 64bot Windows then Vista is actually turning out to be for many. __________________ What The Data Miners Are Digging Up About You http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Tec...6355541&page=1 High Tech gifts for the Holidays under $150 http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/GadgetGuide/

11-13-2007, 09:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
amosf Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 70	I've had a 64bit linux desktop running for a couple of years now... I imagine a few vista users now too, right?

11-13-2007, 10:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
thegreenblob New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10	Unless you have a specific need to 64bit, personally, I would just use 32bit. __________________ Ajax Message Board InnoGaming - Free Gaming Tournaments

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