msnews.microsoft.com said:
I have an AMD Athlon 3200 64 bit processor with an Asus A8N-SLI board and 2
GB RAM with a 250 GB SATA HD. All apps compatible with Vista. Is there any
reason I should chose 32 bit ober 64? Will 64 bit run quicker or cause more
problems?
I agree with the previous reply, if you go with 64 bit on that hardware
it will not be any faster, possibly slower, and you risk more driver
related problems (Example a WIFI card that works fine with 32 may have
no driver at all for 64 and 64 bit XP drivers absolutely don't work either).
Unless you have some 64 bit only software that forces you to go 64 I
advise stick with 32. I think this situation will improve over time but
not quickly.
My experience is that XP is still quicker and smoother with games and
frame rates leave Vista standing, although again I expect that to
improve. If you have an SLI GFX card (or two) that's working well my
suggestion would be to keep your existing drive as it is, replace it
with a cheap new one, install Vista and see how you get on. 1 drive less
costly than all the other bits you just "May" have to buy and then
decide you prefer to go back to XP while other matters are sorted out.
Suggest you do not try setting up dual boot, try completely independant
first if your hardware (Case etc) is not a physical nightmare to work on.