32 bit or 64 bit?

flibbage0 · 23 Nov 2011 at 13:38

Can't decide between 32 bit and 64 bit Windows 7.

4GB DDR3 RAM and AMD Phenom X2 560 BE (can be unlocked to quad core)

Any compatibility issues with 64 bit?

lrlcr · 23 Nov 2011 at 13:41

not unless you have archaic accessories, get the 64 bit because at some point you'll want more ram.

True_Scotsman · 23 Nov 2011 at 13:41

No, get Win7 64bit

bledd · 23 Nov 2011 at 13:41

Always go 64bit now mate

Everything 'just works'

(Besides really old legacy software, you'd know if you were using any)

flibbage0 · 23 Nov 2011 at 13:46

Cheers for the quick replies.

Will buy the 64 bit professional version

Memphis · 23 Nov 2011 at 13:50

If you had to ask which version, you don't need Pro.

robinbredin · 23 Nov 2011 at 13:52

All depends on your Ram, if you have 4gb or more of ram, then it's 64 bit. But, if you have 3 GB or less of Ram, then go 32 bit. Apart from that, I have found no difference between the 32bit, and the 64bit.

GTO656 · 23 Nov 2011 at 14:10

Yes if you have more RAM go 64bit

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marc2003 · 23 Nov 2011 at 14:11

robinbredin said:
All depends on your Ram

this shouldn't be a deciding factor at all. the only reason to go with 32bit is if you have a CPU which doesn't support 64bit.

NasherUK · 23 Nov 2011 at 14:13

64bit is pretty much the mainstream now, most new ready-build systems will be 64bit as are all CPUs. There is no reason to use 32bit any more really.

Memphis · 23 Nov 2011 at 14:13

robinbredin said:
All depends on your Ram, if you have 4gb or more of ram, then it's 64 bit. But, if you have 3 GB or less of Ram, then go 32 bit. Apart from that, I have found no difference between the 32bit, and the 64bit.

Current RAM level has nothing to do with it what so ever.

If your architecture supports x64, then there is no reason not to run x64.

ian54 · 23 Nov 2011 at 14:53

FYI running Windows 7 Pro 64-bit quite happily on a Phenom II 560 BE unlocked to 4x 3.5Ghz, no issues apart from running a little hot

robinbredin · 23 Nov 2011 at 15:32

Memphis
Current RAM level has nothing to do with it what so ever.
If your architecture supports x64, then there is no reason not to run x64.
23rd Nov 2011 14:13

marc2003
this shouldn't be a deciding factor at all. the only reason to go with 32bit is if you have a CPU which doesn't support 64bit.
23rd Nov 2011 14:10

Even if your architecture is 64 bit enabled, there has not been any prove-able difference over 32 bit, other than the Ram. Ie Your applications are going to run at real speed, if you have a 64bit OS, over a 32 bit OS.

Memphis · 23 Nov 2011 at 15:33

robinbredin said:
Even if your architecture is 64 bit enabled, there has not been any prove-able difference over 32 bit, other than the Ram. Ie Your applications are going to run at real speed, if you have a 64bit OS, over a 32 bit OS.

Therefore confirming no reason what so ever to remain on x86 if you have the option of x64.

Burnsy2023 · 23 Nov 2011 at 16:19

Neither, go 16bit, it's the future:

WobblerJW · 23 Nov 2011 at 16:21

Burnsy2023 said:
Neither, go 16bit, it's the future:

i miss windows 3.1 infact i still got a full set of disks

ShakenNstirred · 23 Nov 2011 at 18:13

64bit , wouldn't even consider 32bit even if i had 2gig ram
rams cheap and when i have used 64 bit on a old 2 gig lappy it ran great

flibbage0 · 23 Nov 2011 at 18:20

Well I've bought Windows 7 professional 64 bit for £40

Smashing stuff

robinbredin · 23 Nov 2011 at 19:19

Burnsy2023 Neither, go 16bit, it's the future:

At the end of the working day, save, then knock the power off to the system. Can't do that now, windows will throw a wobbler if you did. I miss the 16bit, security was even better.

bledd · 23 Nov 2011 at 19:21

£40 ? probably an MSDN key that will get blocked

Unless it's someone else's old Retail