Vista 32Bit or 64Bit

[Marcus Wulf]

Hi,

I don't know if this is the right place to ask but:

I'm going to get Vista Home Premium when it arrives at stores. The only
question is: Should I get the 32 or 64 bit version?

As I use the PC most of the time playing games are there any disadvantages
using the 64bit-version?

The PC contains a X2 4400 with 2 GB RAM and a Radeon 1900 XT card so what do
you think?


Thanks in advance...

 

[Mike C.]

If you don't know, get the 32-bit version. At this point there really is
no difference other than to "sound cool". I mean, unless you're doing large
artwork editing, movie editing, etc.

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

As I use the PC most of the time playing games are there any disadvantages

using the 64bit-version?

Since you mostly do gaming stick with x86 for now. I already have a new
game that doesn't run on x64 because of a stupid mistake by the devs and I
have heard of some others. Be sure you get both dvd's so you can easily
change your mind in a year or so when games have appeared that leverage
64bit processors. That's when the 64bit fun will really begin.

 

[Mountain Man]

No gain in 64 bit

 

[Mountain Man]

disadvantages?
plenty

 

[CJM]

Hi,

I don't know if this is the right place to ask but:

I'm going to get Vista Home Premium when it arrives at stores. The only
question is: Should I get the 32 or 64 bit version?

As I use the PC most of the time playing games are there any disadvantages
using the 64bit-version?

The PC contains a X2 4400 with 2 GB RAM and a Radeon 1900 XT card so what
do you think?


Thanks in advance...

There is a *small* performance advantage even for small 32-bit applications
in x64 Vista, and a big performance advantage for applications that can
really take advantage of 64-bits.

The disadvantages are that many/most kernel/OS-level utilities wont work; In
my case, for example, my ASUS mobo utilities wont even install, right-click
features of winzip don't work, and all my 32-bit ActiveX control won't work
in IIS.

I'm an 'early adopter' so I'm game for all the aggro, but I'll be first to
reap the benefits. If you fancy a rollercoaster ride, got for x64; if you
want to play safe, stick with x86 - you won't be making full use of your
64-bit CPU, but you will have a smoother ride in the first moths or year.

 

[David Fumento]

It was my impression that the disk has both 32 and 64 bit on it and that you
select the one you want to install. Best to go with 32-bit for now.

 

[Mountain Man]

Vista will come as two DVD's in one pack.
One for 32 bit, one for 64 bit

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

There are two separate dvd's. If you buy a retail edition you may need to
request the x64 dvd. The first info from MS was the box would have both but
in the past week or so there has been some info that only the x86 dvd will
be in the box and the x64 is available on request.