32 bit vs 64 bit?

I have win xp pro 32 bit running on my computer, and i am soon to reload it, for other reasons, with xp pro. Which bit should i choose? iv read stuff about how 32 bit only pics up 4 gig RAM max, so i might do 64. This seems to be true to a point as i have 6 gb installed and windows only pics up 3.5, bios pics up 6.

Is either better for gameing? i know that ps3 and xbox run on 128, and i read somewere that higher bit can be used for better graphics.

64bit.

There are games that recommend 4GB, go look them up on canyourunit, yougamers and such.

mmmmmmmm, im going to load win 98, win nt, win xp and win 7 on this machine. the problem with 64 however is that some programs wint run on it, and im worried about this.

mmmmmmmm, im going to load win 98, win nt, win xp and win 7 on this machine. the problem with 64 however is that some programs wint run on it, and im worried about this.

anair4

mmmmmmmm, im going to load win 98, win nt, win xp and win 7 on this machine. the problem with 64 however is that some programs wint run on it, and im worried about this.

anair4

Why do you need 4 OS'es to begin with?

and don't use XP 64bit, its really screwy, use W7 64bit.

Just install Windows 7 x64; the driver support is almost identical to the 32-bit support these days. And if you've got the ultimate edition you can use the virtual OS feature to emulate an older Windows edition for older applications.

Theres no reason at all to install 4 copies of Windows on the same machine. Don't do it. 2 at the most.

A) it is hard to get out dated almost discontinued 32bits CPU now aday.

B) except early Intel 64bits CPUs, both later Intel 64bits CPU and AMD 64bits CPU supports x86 (x86 runs 32bits).

C) I doubt X360 and PS3 are 128bits CPU, probably sound, GPU, but, not CPU (it would be pointless and higher bits = slower in general, especially when you are wasting bits).

D) read point B when you are installing ANY OS on a computer having 64bits CPU.

E) running multiple OS onsame machine, highly not recommanded for home user. And high not recommanded for people who lacks security understanding of the system you setup.

Just get 64-bit, you wont regret it :)

Defo 64bit

Do not bother with windows XP 64 bit.

If you absolutley need XP in there (why not just get windows 7 pro and run XP virtual machine when you need it?) Stick to 32 bit. The 64 bit version of XP is poorly supported in terms of drivers. And there are issues with some programs as well.

Windows vista/7 is another kettle of fish. You should stick with the 64bit versions of those more modern OS's.

About 3 yrs ago I was able to pick up XP 64-bit from my college for $7.50. It however caused me tons of headaches. It was way too frustrating trying to find programs that would work for it. I either ran into something that didn't work for XP or didn't work with 64-bit, and frequently ran into stuff that just flat out didn't work. XP is starting to become very dated anyway so I'd shun away from it. If you look hard enough you can find a legit Win 7 Pro OEM copy for a little over $100. I'd suggest getting that. I was lucky enough to get a Free Win 7 Pro copy from my school because of my major. I'm very happy with Win 7.

Don't get a 64bit version of XP. Its essentially a version of Server and will cause you a ton of headaches. If you need a 64bit OS get Windows 7 Professional x64 and use XP virtualization

lol!

ok, i am planning on running multiple versions of windows on my PC because certain PC games will only run on older operating systems. I would want to get win 7, but, even if i get a good deal, its over $100. This, is alot. The build cost me a a little over $500, and i am done with spending money on my PC, as i am now saving for an $800 amplifier. I want Xp, because it is better then win 7 and vista, no matter what you say, xp was microsofts best OS. Yes i want it, but its too $ for now. The only reason i wanted 64 bit XP was becasue my PC does not pic up all 6 GB of my RAM. And at the moment, i am going to reload on a seperate HDD to save totaly destroying my old OS.

lol!

ok, i am planning on running multiple versions of windows on my PC because certain PC games will only run on older operating systems. I would want to get win 7, but, even if i get a good deal, its over $100. This, is alot. The build cost me a a little over $500, and i am done with spending money on my PC, as i am now saving for an $800 amplifier. I want Xp, because it is better then win 7 and vista, no matter what you say, xp was microsofts best OS. Yes i want it, but its too $ for now. The only reason i wanted 64 bit XP was becasue my PC does not pic up all 6 GB of my RAM. And at the moment, i am going to reload on a seperate HDD to save totaly destroying my old OS.

anair4