64-bit OS

PrOdiGy1

PrOdiGy1

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I am currently getting the parts together for a new build (4gb of ram etc). I was just wondering though what compatibility is like for 64-bit OS's nowadays.

I have access to XP 64-bit through uni, but i have heard it is a bit of a pain finding drivers (although that was around a year ago). Is this still the case?

If so, is vista 64-bit any better? I also have 32-bit ultimate and don't really want to be shelling out on a new OS tbh.

Basically my question i guess is, should i bother with 64bit XP or stick with 32bit XP/vista ultimate?
 
snowdog said:
If you have 32 bit ultimate you can request a 64 bit dvd instead I think... Alternatively download a 64 bit image and use your own licence key on it...
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i did not know you could request a 64 bit version. could you tell me how to go about it? also I just checked and my copy is only an upgrade disc, i am guessing that will probably matter wont it?

would my key still be valid on a 64bit version like you suggested?

damn that was a lot of questions for one post! sorry!
 
cheers for the replies guys.

i am coming around to the idea of 64bit vista but i don't want to shell out yet again on another version of essentially the same OS. will my serial key work in the 64 bit version? if so i could probably borrow the discs from my friend
 
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