I will probably get Vista over the next week but might not use it straight away but I was thinking should I get 32 or 64bit version. I heard their are allot of Memory problems with 32bit like not going above 3GB ram. but with 64bit will some games not work on it I have never really understood the whole 32 and 64bit operating systems
I went with the 64 bit version, have had a few wierdnesses but nothing to bad, so far everything I want to work works very well. If you don't have over 3 gigs of ram, and aren't planning on upgrading soon, theres not much of a reason to do the the 64 bit over 32 bit though. At least thats my opinion.
I've got the 32bit version, because there is more software support for it. I do have a DVD with the 64bit version on if I decide to upgrade it. I find games run better under 32bit, unless they are written for 64bit.
I went with 32bit to avoid compatibility issues... which I have for the most part, but now I'm wishing I picked up the 64 bit version so that i could toss in another gig of ram :(
Vista 64-bit would allow you to use up to 8GB of system RAM (or 32GB of RAM if you bought Business or Ultimate versions). The 64-bit version is required if you intend on running any HD-DVD or BluRay movies on your system (thanks to the **AA's insisting on it). And considering that Vista is supposed to last at least five years, you'll eventually reach a point where you'll need more RAM than the 32-bit OS will support, and at that point, 64-bit will be a must anyway.
Vista 64-bit would allow you to use up to 8GB of system RAM (or 32GB of RAM if you bought Business or Ultimate versions). The 64-bit version is required if you intend on running any HD-DVD or BluRay movies on your system (thanks to the **AA's insisting on it). And considering that Vista is supposed to last at least five years, you'll eventually reach a point where you'll need more RAM than the 32-bit OS will support, and at that point, 64-bit will be a must anyway.codezer0
actually ultimate is up to 128 gigs, not that it makes any differance at the moment.
64 bits is better... people that recommend the 32 bit version forget that you're making a purchase for like 3-4 years. I'm sure in 2010 you'll be sorry that you purchased the 32 bit version.
I'm thinking of getting Vista for my next upgrade too. The retail version comes with both 32 and 64 bit right? You guys know where I can get discount for a retail version? And for OEM, I heard that you can only install it ONCE, is that correct?
I'm thinking of getting Vista for my next upgrade too. The retail version comes with both 32 and 64 bit right? You guys know where I can get discount for a retail version? And for OEM, I heard that you can only install it ONCE, is that correct?
sstravisd
Hardly ever see discounts on retail copies of Windows, short of a rebate with the store... As for the OEM, it's basically tied to whatever motherboard you first install it to. Legally, as soon as you change the motherboard for any reason, you now have to buy a new copy.
I'm thinking of getting Vista for my next upgrade too. The retail version comes with both 32 and 64 bit right? You guys know where I can get discount for a retail version? And for OEM, I heard that you can only install it ONCE, is that correct?
codezer0
Hardly ever see discounts on retail copies of Windows, short of a rebate with the store... As for the OEM, it's basically tied to whatever motherboard you first install it to. Legally, as soon as you change the motherboard for any reason, you now have to buy a new copy.
That's the reason whyI wanna get the retail version. Maybe I'll just get one from craigslist for like half price and call Microsoft to reactivate the product. It's possible isn't it?
i personally would not make purchases for the future. just buy whatever works best now and worry about the future when it happens.AlexKidd5000
But hey, if the retail version includes both, go for it. Use the 32-bit mode now, then when you have a reason to move up to 64-bit, you don't have to go buy another copy all over again.
so I'm best going with the 62Bit version then I will just get a OEM copy I don't plan on upgrading my motherboard for a while anyway. with the 64bit Vista will some programs not work or is 64bit backwards compatible, and do I need special 64bit drivers for all my components.
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