XP 64-bit versus 32-bit

[Ken]

Is there any advantage/disadvantage to using the 64-bit version of XP
even though I have no apps that would use it? I am wondering if there
is a pure speed advantage if the 64-bit version is used because of the
ability to address more than 3+GB of RAM. Also, which cpu's would be
best to use with the 64-bit version: quad core?

Thanks,

Ken K

 

[Gerry]

Ken

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/64-bit

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Hope this helps.

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[DrewClayton]

Is there any advantage/disadvantage to using the 64-bit version of XP
even though I have no apps that would use it?  I am wondering if there
is a pure speed advantage if the 64-bit version is used because of the
ability to address more than 3+GB of RAM.  Also, which cpu's would be
best to use with the 64-bit version: quad core?

Thanks,

Ken K

There is a speed increase, but what you must check is whether your
hardware has compatible drivers. They must say they are compatible
with XP 64bit.

 

[Michael]

Is there any advantage/disadvantage to using the 64-bit version of XP
even though I have no apps that would use it? I am wondering if there
is a pure speed advantage if the 64-bit version is used because of the
ability to address more than 3+GB of RAM. Also, which cpu's would be
best to use with the 64-bit version: quad core?

Thanks,

Ken K

XP 64-bit is certainly faster and more reliable (because it is Windows
Server 2003).