32-bit or 64-bit

[dgrevillius]

Hello. I am about to build a new desktop (this is the 3rd one), and I am trying to decide whether to go with a 32-bit copy of vista or a 64-bit. I know a lot of older programs have issues with the 64-bit OS, so I am trying to decide which to go with. What are the advantages of the 64-bit OS other than the additional RAM capability? Thanks.

 

[Trio]

I have Vista 64-bit, and I havent' encounted any problems with it. I haven't compared 32-bit Vista with 64-bit, but I remember hearing from my teacher that 64-bit OS are faster...

 

[mac550]

if you have a 64-bit CPU use a 64-bit OS, its pointless getting a 32-bit

 

[Bodaggit23]

64bit systems can basically compute large amounts of data quicker.

 

[bomberboysk]

Go with 64-bit, you get the advantage of being able to have more than 4gb of memory mainly, but i havent encountered any compatibility problems yet with vista 64 bit.

 

[Damian Stormbow]

I haven't had any problems running any of my old x86 software inside of x64 Vista. I agree with all the replies so far and would like to add...

If the software doesn't work, you probably don't need it anyway.

There are plenty of FREE x64 apps sites out there to help replace your legacy wares...


http://www.start64.com/index.php

http://www.x64freeware.co.uk/

http://freewarehome.com/


...just to name a few.


Go x64 and good luck!:good:

 

[1up5dn]

I have two 64bit Vista machines running and two drives that had 64bit Windows 7 and zero issues with any of them regarding compatibility, etc. You should always think ahead when upgrading and I don't see a very long future for 32bit.