64 bit or 32 bit ?????

leopardforest · 03-12-2009, 04:55 AM

I am going to be building a new computer (my first) and I am unsure whether to use 64 bit or 32 bit (Vista)?

I plan to use my computer for:
CAD sofware such as ProE, Solidworks
Matlab
Photoshop and other adobe products
Games

And your everyday tasks.

I have read articles and reviews about how people have soo many problems with hardware not being recognized, software not working, etc. Now most of these articles are from 2006-07, some from early last year. Is this still true?

I would like to install 64 bit to get the maximum out of the CAD and photo programs, but not if I am going to be having a lot of problems.

mac550 · 03-12-2009, 05:18 AM

if your running a 64-bit CPU then use a 64-bit OS, there aint no point in using a 32-bit OS in a 64-bit CPU.

put it this way, i have never had a single problem with using a 64-bit OS so you dont need to worry about it and if you do just dual boot with XP

leopardforest · 03-12-2009, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac550

if your running a 64-bit CPU then use a 64-bit OS, there aint no point in using a 32-bit OS in a 64-bit CPU

I do understand that and that is why I am asking. Do you ever have any problems?

laznz1 · 03-12-2009, 05:26 AM

it also depends how much RAM you chose to put into your system if you get more then 3.5gb it would be better to go for the 64 Bit OS

leopardforest · 03-12-2009, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laznz1

it also depends how much RAM you chose to put into your system if you get more then 3.5gb it would be better to go for the 64 Bit OS

Well I plan to start with 4gb. Maybe add more later if I need it.

mac550 · 03-12-2009, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardforest

Do you ever have any problems?

nope, never have

jevery · 03-12-2009, 05:57 AM

You'd probably be happy with either. Myself, and I think most here, haven't found a need for more than 4GB of RAM. I have recently changed to 64 bit and haven't noticed much difference. ALL my 32 bit software runs just like it did before. You'll just have to pay attention to drivers and there seems to be excellent support for everything except really outdated hardware. For instance HP didn't write a driver to support my 6 year old DeskJet printer, but Microsoft did and it's included in Vista. I did have to throw out an old HP scanner that HP or Microsoft no longer supports, but the new one costs half as much for twice the resolution. Microsoft has a utility that scans your present system and determines if any hardware or software might be incompatible with Vista. I believe it also checks for incompatibles with 64 bit Vista. Try it, you'll like it fine.

leopardforest · 03-12-2009, 07:24 AM

so as far as future proofing sounds like 64 bit will not hurt. only if i plan on running old software, but I dont.

Thanks!

fmw · 03-12-2009, 01:22 PM

If a person has no problems with a 64bit O/S, that means the applications and devices he uses don't have a problem with a 64 bit O/S. I can assure you there are all kinds of applications and devices that won't work with a 64 bit O/S. You need to do a little research to make sure they are compatible. It is a mess if they aren't.

AlienMenace · 03-12-2009, 03:43 PM

Bottom line is, if you are planning on adding more than 4gb of ram in the future.Go with a x64bit OS.

03-12-2009, 04:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
leopardforest Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 155	64 bit or 32 bit ????? I am going to be building a new computer (my first) and I am unsure whether to use 64 bit or 32 bit (Vista)? I plan to use my computer for: CAD sofware such as ProE, Solidworks Matlab Photoshop and other adobe products Games And your everyday tasks. I have read articles and reviews about how people have soo many problems with hardware not being recognized, software not working, etc. Now most of these articles are from 2006-07, some from early last year. Is this still true? I would like to install 64 bit to get the maximum out of the CAD and photo programs, but not if I am going to be having a lot of problems. __________________ Since everyone else does it...... Case: CM ATCS 840 LCD:2x24" Samsung CPU: Intel i7 920 (stock for now) Memory: Cosair 6Gb Mobo: Gigabyte EX58 UD5 HD: WD Black 1TB VGA: 2x Evga GTX 275 PSU: Corsair 1000HX Cooler: Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 & iBook G4 ...I am Such a Lemming

03-12-2009, 05:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
laznz1 Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Resident Kiwi Age: 17 Posts: 2,202	it also depends how much RAM you chose to put into your system if you get more then 3.5gb it would be better to go for the 64 Bit OS __________________ RNZSigs If you only knew how much it hurts

03-12-2009, 05:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
jevery Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 266	You'd probably be happy with either. Myself, and I think most here, haven't found a need for more than 4GB of RAM. I have recently changed to 64 bit and haven't noticed much difference. ALL my 32 bit software runs just like it did before. You'll just have to pay attention to drivers and there seems to be excellent support for everything except really outdated hardware. For instance HP didn't write a driver to support my 6 year old DeskJet printer, but Microsoft did and it's included in Vista. I did have to throw out an old HP scanner that HP or Microsoft no longer supports, but the new one costs half as much for twice the resolution. Microsoft has a utility that scans your present system and determines if any hardware or software might be incompatible with Vista. I believe it also checks for incompatibles with 64 bit Vista. Try it, you'll like it fine. __________________ -ASUS Rampage Formula X48 -Q9650 Yorkfield @ 3.0/3.8/4.3 -4GB 1066 Corsair Dominator -Sapphire 4870 1Gb X 2 CrossFire -Barracuda 250GB X 4 / RAID 0+1 -Lian Li PC-7F / Silverstone 700W -Windows 7 64 -Samsung 22” Widescreen -My Rig 3DMark06-24,423

03-12-2009, 07:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
leopardforest Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 155	so as far as future proofing sounds like 64 bit will not hurt. only if i plan on running old software, but I dont. Thanks! __________________ Since everyone else does it...... Case: CM ATCS 840 LCD:2x24" Samsung CPU: Intel i7 920 (stock for now) Memory: Cosair 6Gb Mobo: Gigabyte EX58 UD5 HD: WD Black 1TB VGA: 2x Evga GTX 275 PSU: Corsair 1000HX Cooler: Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 & iBook G4 ...I am Such a Lemming

03-12-2009, 03:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
AlienMenace Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 234	Bottom line is, if you are planning on adding more than 4gb of ram in the future.Go with a x64bit OS. __________________ AsusTek M3A78 MB, ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler 6gb Patriot Extreme's PC667, AMD X2 5200+ Windsor 65w, EVGA 9500 GT (512mb), Sound Blaster Audigy SE, 1 tb Seagate SATA 3.0gb, DVD player and DVD Recorder DL, Dual Boot Windows XP Pro 64bit, and Windows 7 Ultimate x64 RC1.

03-12-2009, 01:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
fmw Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 474	If a person has no problems with a 64bit O/S, that means the applications and devices he uses don't have a problem with a 64 bit O/S. I can assure you there are all kinds of applications and devices that won't work with a 64 bit O/S. You need to do a little research to make sure they are compatible. It is a mess if they aren't.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Does the 32 bit Vista have compatibility issues like the 64 bit Vista?	Moonsavior	Operating Systems	2	01-30-2007 10:42 PM
vista 64 bit and 32 bit versions	puffling3	Operating Systems	10	01-30-2007 05:40 AM
Subnetting	houssam_ballout	Computer Networking and Servers	16	12-16-2005 10:53 AM
64 bit	robina_80	CPUs and Overclocking	5	09-05-2004 06:15 PM
32 bit in 64 bit PCI slot	kb1ghc	Motherboards	2	08-16-2004 06:52 AM