Vista Users ... x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit)?

Vormund · 05-15-2007, 02:08 PM

I'm just curious what the majority of Vista users are running: Windows Vista 32-bit or 64-bit, and if you're running 32-bit, are there any specific reason(s)?

I'm running 32-bit Vista for compatibility (who would've thought!) reasons, as I use far too many apps (many of which are older), and got scared off by the many problems people using XP 64-bit encountered. I figure I'll upgrade in a year or so when it's more of the "norm" and be safe until then.

How 'bout you?

The main reason I ask is I see MANY people with questions/problems, but most are using 64-bit... which either means 64 is plentiful error-wise, or 32 is last week's news!

Vormund · 05-18-2007, 01:12 PM

I know a lot more people are using Vista...c'mon, vote! More importantly, could those 32-bit (and 64-bit for that matter) state any specific reasons why you chose that version?

plumber4578 · 05-18-2007, 08:49 PM

64 bit - love it! Why'd I choose? I have a 64 bit processor; no brainer!

64 bit processor with a 32 bit OC;
That's like getting a care that runs on high test buy putting regular in it.

vernong1992 · 05-18-2007, 09:20 PM

gotta love them x64 OS's but i made the mistake once of upgrading when Nvidia and ATI didn't release good drivers... so i had no drivers for my video card......

Evolution556 · 05-18-2007, 10:03 PM

I went with a 32 bit version vista simply because I didn't want to deal with the hassle of trying to get things to work with a 64 bit vista. I went through this with XP and I was fairly annoyed with the lack of support for the 64 bit version.

Mak213 · 05-19-2007, 05:59 AM

I have 32 Bit currently. I am looking to upgrade my CPU to 64 Bit after that i will do 64 Bit.

View Poll Results: Vista-users ONLY, Please: Do you use x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit)?
x86 (32-bit)	5	71.43%
x64 (64-bit)	2	28.57%
Voters: 7. You may not vote on this poll

05-15-2007, 02:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vormund Monster Techie Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ, USA Posts: 1,184	Vista Users ... x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit)? I'm just curious what the majority of Vista users are running: Windows Vista 32-bit or 64-bit, and if you're running 32-bit, are there any specific reason(s)? I'm running 32-bit Vista for compatibility (who would've thought!) reasons, as I use far too many apps (many of which are older), and got scared off by the many problems people using XP 64-bit encountered. I figure I'll upgrade in a year or so when it's more of the "norm" and be safe until then. How 'bout you? The main reason I ask is I see MANY people with questions/problems, but most are using 64-bit... which either means 64 is plentiful error-wise, or 32 is last week's news! __________________

05-18-2007, 01:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Vormund Monster Techie Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ, USA Posts: 1,184	Re: Vista Users ... x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit)? I know a lot more people are using Vista...c'mon, vote! More importantly, could those 32-bit (and 64-bit for that matter) state any specific reasons why you chose that version? __________________

05-18-2007, 08:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
plumber4578 Super Techie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 387	Re: Vista Users ... x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit)? 64 bit - love it! Why'd I choose? I have a 64 bit processor; no brainer! 64 bit processor with a 32 bit OC; That's like getting a care that runs on high test buy putting regular in it. __________________ My puter: MOBO - ASUS P5W DH DELUXE CPU - INTEL Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz VIDEO - EVGA 8800 GTX MEM - 4 GB (1BGX4) G.SKILL PC2 6400 PSU - CORSAIR 620WATT HD - 2 SAMSUNG 500GB 7200 RPM OS - Windows Vista 64Bit

05-18-2007, 09:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
vernong1992 Mod Beyond Description Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 15,032	Re: Vista Users ... x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit)? gotta love them x64 OS's but i made the mistake once of upgrading when Nvidia and ATI didn't release good drivers... so i had no drivers for my video card...... __________________ AMD Athlon64 X2 4600+ 2.4Ghz/ Arctic Freezer Pro64 Biostar TA780G-M2+ / Integrated HD3200 80gb Western Digital Caviar / Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit Antec BP550 / Coolermaster Centurion 534 Soundblaster Audigy / Steelsound 3H Headset 2GB DDR2 1066 RAM ~~~ Score 3.4 on WinSAT I need a better GPU haha ~~~ I do not accept support requests by PM, Profile or IM/Email. Please ask it on the forums!

05-18-2007, 10:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Evolution556 Newb Techie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 17	Re: Vista Users ... x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit)? I went with a 32 bit version vista simply because I didn't want to deal with the hassle of trying to get things to work with a 64 bit vista. I went through this with XP and I was fairly annoyed with the lack of support for the 64 bit version.

05-19-2007, 05:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mak213 Commander Super Mod Joker Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In Trotter's crawl space Posts: 14,083	Re: Vista Users ... x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit)? I have 32 Bit currently. I am looking to upgrade my CPU to 64 Bit after that i will do 64 Bit. __________________

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