32bit versus 64bit

[jesus]

Should I install the 64bit of Win7, even though I don't have 4GB+ of RAM?

My CPU is 64bit, right? Would I see any benefits from that + 64bit OS?

[=98=]

Re: 32bit versus 64bit

Slight performance advantage, but nothing really tangible. Anyway, 4GB + RAM for the future. You know BF:BC2 will want it!

[jesus]

Re: 32bit versus 64bit

BF:BC2 wants what it can't have!

[=98=]

Re: 32bit versus 64bit

It's like a siren, it'll lure you into it's trap and then demand 4GB!

[TheHeartSmasher]

Re: 32bit versus 64bit

Use 64Bit and only 64Bit and above, that 4GBs+ will soon follow, it's best to be prepared now so you don't have to reinstall later.

[AlecJ32]

Re: 32bit versus 64bit

If you have the choice of installing 64-bit and 32-bit, it'd make absolutely no sense to install 32-bit unless you had a darn good reason.

[iQue]

Re: 32bit versus 64bit

32-bit should go die a peaceful death now. :wee:

[Hellsent 2.0]

Re: 32bit versus 64bit

I installed 32 bit win 7...

Mainly because i don't plan on upgrading my PC often, I have 2Gb and I have another 2x1Gb sticks sitting here but my mobo doesnt like 4 sticks..

I also heard of some incompatibilities with runing games on the 64 bit win 7, such as borderlands...

[TheEn|gma]

Re: 32bit versus 64bit

I also heard of some incompatibilities with runing games on the 64 bit win 7, such as borderlands...

Works fine for me on Home Premium 64 bit...

[Namakan]

Re: 32bit versus 64bit

I also heard of some incompatibilities with runing games on the 64 bit win 7, such as borderlands...

Works fine on 64bit 7 here...and my friends too

[KillerStickMan]

Re: 32bit versus 64bit

The only reason I see why you should is if you don't have a 64 bit processor, which then it's impossible. Like with my dad's netbook.

[jesus]

Re: 32bit versus 64bit

but I think my processor (AMD 64 X2 6000+ 3.1ghz) is 64 bit

[Kradath]

Re: 32bit versus 64bit

I never had a problem with 64 bit yet. The only game that never worked was vietcong, but that was also the case for vista 32bit.

[CaptainKirk]

Re: 32bit versus 64bit

Theme Hospital will not run on 64 bit operating systems (as it needs a 16 bit compatibility layer, which 32 bit versions have, but 64 bit ones do not).

[Kradath]

Re: 32bit versus 64bit

Theme Hospital will not run on 64 bit operating systems (as it needs a 16 bit compatibility layer, which 32 bit versions have, but 64 bit ones do not).

Oh my god. O_O

Theme Hospital is great and there's no workaround for that?