Which Operating System Should i Use

[steveb1978]

Hi I am in the process of putting a gaming system together with a Quad core processor 4gb ram and an 8800gtx video card i know i want Windows vista ultimate what i am not sure of is whether to get the 32bit or 64 bit edition ive always used 32bit o/s in the past will games run on a 64 bit system or should i stick to the 32bit version.

Any advice greatfully received

Steve

 

[stickroad]

Well considering you have 4GB of Memory go for Vista Home Premium 64bit. If you go for the 32bit version then you will only see around 3GB of Memory.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/choose.mspx

Vista Ultimate is a waste.

 

[Tony Williams]

I'd get either Bussiness, Home Prem or Ultimate. Look at what YOU want, for example I'd perfer bussiness over home prem so I don't get that media thingy and I get the support of RDP.

Deffo get x64 for your use and spec.