64-bit vs. 32-bit Vista

jkcampbell730 · 05-15-2008, 06:18 PM

I'm assuming with my new computer, I should want to buy the 64-bit vista. But can anyone tell me what the main difference between the two is?

Edit:

Rather than the question above, how about this: Wait for Windows 7 or jump on the Vista Wagon? I've seen many mixed answers.

2048Megabytes · 05-15-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jkcampbell730

I'm assuming with my new computer, I should want to buy the 64-bit vista. But can anyone tell me what the main difference between the two is?

64-bit Vista may issues running some software now since most software currently was written for 32-bit operating systems. I would go with a 32-bit operating system for right now and upgrade later.

With a 32-bit operating system you won't be able to utilize more than 3.25 gigabytes of RAM (which is fine since 3 gigabytes of memory is usually more than sufficient for a home computer use). If or when the time comes that you need a 64-bit operating system to utilize software produced in the future upgrade then. For right now you'll save yourself the headaches of software incompatibility by going 32-bit.

2048Megabytes · 05-15-2008, 06:34 PM

What are you going to using this computer for?

I would never purchase a new operating system released by Microsoft until it's been out for at least 7 months. If you don't mind bugs and possibly not having software drivers for computer hardware you own then go ahead and buy Windows 7. It would be wise to wait on purchasing Windows 7 until it's been past it's release date for some time.

jkcampbell730 · 05-15-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 2048Megabytes

What are you going to using this computer for?

I would never purchase a new operating system released by Microsoft until it's been out for at least 7 months. If you don't mind bugs and possibly not having software drivers for computer hardware you own then go ahead and buy Windows 7. It would be wise to wait on purchasing Windows 7 until it's been past it's release date for some time.

I absolutely agree with what you're saying, but that's 2010. If I can hold off on buying Vista and get the new OS after the beginning stage bugs are fixed, then why not? Windows XP still supports everything.

I'm using it as my home PC and gaming.

ThatGuy16 · 05-15-2008, 06:59 PM

If your in need to purchase a OS, go ahead and get Vista 64bit. I have been running it nearly a year now, no bugs, support, or driver issues what so ever. Theres no point in spending the money on XP when the market is market the change to vista.

Thats all i can say, you'll have people that put it down, and most of it is false. Or rather "XP fanboys", or they are in denial because their computer can't run it, i don't know.

I strongly suggest it.

Garethman!!` · 05-15-2008, 07:57 PM

I honestly prefer the 64-bit version of Windows, everything I have had, everything works! Not one compatibility issue. In fact, I forget I am on a 64-bit PC till somebody mentions it again.

[-0MEGA-] · 05-15-2008, 09:15 PM

Vista x64 is backwards compatible with almost all 32 bit applications, I would go with Vista x64.

lovely? · 05-15-2008, 09:45 PM

vista 64. those imaginary bugs that happen are not a reality for 4/5 people, and if they DO happen it is the simplest thing in the world to figure out what to do.

64 bit has no drawbacks for the average consumer, or for gamers.

StrangleHold · 05-15-2008, 10:18 PM

If you get Vista go for the 64bit edition.

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2048Megabytes Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mainland United States Posts: 751	What are you going to using this computer for? I would never purchase a new operating system released by Microsoft until it's been out for at least 7 months. If you don't mind bugs and possibly not having software drivers for computer hardware you own then go ahead and buy Windows 7. It would be wise to wait on purchasing Windows 7 until it's been past it's release date for some time. __________________ "Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder." -- George Washington Operating Systems: 32-bit Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Processor: AMD Athlon 4600+ Dual-Core (2.4 gigahertz) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-M78SM-S2H Memory: 2 gigabytes of Super Talent PC2-6400 Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Power Supply: OKIA-450ATX, 450 Watt

05-15-2008, 06:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
ThatGuy16 Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4,975	If your in need to purchase a OS, go ahead and get Vista 64bit. I have been running it nearly a year now, no bugs, support, or driver issues what so ever. Theres no point in spending the money on XP when the market is market the change to vista. Thats all i can say, you'll have people that put it down, and most of it is false. Or rather "XP fanboys", or they are in denial because their computer can't run it, i don't know. I strongly suggest it. __________________ CPU: C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz 1.23v 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: HD3870 @ 837/1152 LCD: LG 22" L226WTQ My Old 3DMark06: 20008 =(

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Garethman!!` Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 17 Posts: 821	I honestly prefer the 64-bit version of Windows, everything I have had, everything works! Not one compatibility issue. In fact, I forget I am on a 64-bit PC till somebody mentions it again. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2-800 PC6400 A-DATA / 2GB DDR2-667 PC5300 A-DATA HDD : Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 750GB SATA/ Hitatchi Travelstar 120GB 5400RPM GPU :Sapphire Radeon HD 2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate / Windows Vista Home Premium

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[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 19 Posts: 26,057	Vista x64 is backwards compatible with almost all 32 bit applications, I would go with Vista x64. __________________ Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.83GHz Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L ATI HD 3870 GDDR4 @ (840/2332) 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2-850 500GB SATAII HD w/16MB SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 11593

05-15-2008, 09:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
lovely? Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Age: 15 Posts: 3,515	vista 64. those imaginary bugs that happen are not a reality for 4/5 people, and if they DO happen it is the simplest thing in the world to figure out what to do. 64 bit has no drawbacks for the average consumer, or for gamers. __________________ E4500 @ 2.93GHZ ASUS P5K-DELUXE 2GB OCZ Reaper CL3 @ 800MHZ 3-4-4-15 eVGA 8800GT OZC GameXStream 700W PSU 320GB WD Caviar SATA, 80GB WD Caviar IDE Sometimes scientists make things alot harder than they need to. All they've gotta do is put a big spring on the ground where they think it's gonna land, or send a mission to the moon to erect a sign that says "Welcome to Earth".

05-15-2008, 10:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
StrangleHold Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a realm of unknown Wonders Posts: 6,736	If you get Vista go for the 64bit edition. __________________ NZXT Apollo Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Gigabyte GA MA770 DS3 G Skill DDR2 800 2gb XFX 8800GT Spinpoint F1 500gb. Too bad stupidity isn't painful.

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