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    34 bit or 64 bit??

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by utprabh, Jul 12, 2009.

  1. utprabh

    utprabh Notebook Consultant

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    I am plannin on a studio 1555...i wanted to know whether i shud choose the 64bit version of vista or the 34 bit version?...are there any advantages of the 64bit over the 34 bit one?
    Thanks
     
    utprabh, Jul 12, 2009
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  2. rpm19050

    rpm19050 Notebook Enthusiast

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    unless you've managed to convince dell to design and fab a 34bit chip,chipset and made them write a 34bit OS, you'll have to settle for the 64bit one. that' if those are the only two options you have.


    that apart, 64bit allows you to go for 4gb or more RAM. but there are driver and software issues that creep in, whatever the manufacturers and system integrators may say.
     
    rpm19050, Jul 12, 2009
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  3. Reality.Bites

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    Those driver and software issues that creep in don't happen to most people. I've been running 64-bit Vista since it was released, on 3 different machines, without any driver problems and only one software issue - Cisco VPN client.
     
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    You should utilize the search function, but anyway, go for x64 you'll have to look real hard to find something that won't work on x64.
     
    Spyda Kat, Jul 12, 2009
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's 32-bit and 64-bit. Go for the 64-bit since Vista was developed natively on that. It's faster, more secure, and it can handle more memory.
     
    sgogeta4, Jul 12, 2009
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    Agreed. I've used 64bit since it was available and never had any problems on mainstream stuff. You might have problems trying to install open source stuff that requires low level drivers, seeing that most open source projects are done for free and therefore nobody wants to pay for the driver signing. However, even this happens to me rarely nowadays, and I'm a big fan of open source stuff.
     
    Fragilexx, Jul 12, 2009
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  7. LexusForever

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    There's an intermediate 47-bit version too, you should try it. :) But seriously, go for 64-bit, everything is moving in that direction.
     
    LexusForever, Jul 12, 2009
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  8. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Another vote for 64-bit here. This thread really ought to have a poll... :)

    I've never had any compatibility issues, and it's an absolute necessity if you ever plan on more than 4GB of memory.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 12, 2009
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  9. Ice Cold

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    Its mid 2009 almost 2010 and people are still running 32-bit OS that bugs me.

    Go for 64-Bit all the way of not if you get 4GB of RAm which is pretty standard today, you will not be able to use it all, Plus 64-Bit is more secure and resistant to viruses.

    Think of your PC not today but 2 years from now.

    I can not even see someone saying go for 32-bit, especially when In alot of cases, theres no price difference
     
    Ice Cold, Jul 12, 2009
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  10. Manofest

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    I say go 64bit... I feel like we should break into song right now about the value of 64bit.
     
    Manofest, Jul 12, 2009
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  11. utprabh

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    ha ha...sorry for the "34" bit...its 32... :p
    well considering everyone prefers the 64bit i think ill go for it...
    the upgrading costs a little above 2 USD for me when i convert it...so i guess its worth it.. :D
     
    utprabh, Jul 13, 2009
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  12. rpm19050

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    :)

    108 INR, aint it?

    well, one of the things in dell bundle itself has an issue. the creative SB software.plus we forget that people may have old critical stuff to run on their machines.they may face issues in that. but VM should be able to take care of that for you..if you have a licencsed older OS.
     
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  13. utprabh

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    actually 107.15 INR.. :D
    i dont think ill be takin the creative upgrade so it shudnt be a prob...
    btw wts VM?...plus i really didnt get wat u were trying to tell me.. :(
    is VM virtual machine??
     
    utprabh, Jul 13, 2009
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  14. rpm19050

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    exactly. try vmware. you'd like it . you can tweak the OS to bits.and then turn the vm off and carry on with your actual system.
     
    rpm19050, Jul 13, 2009
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  15. utprabh

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    cool...so i shud go ahead with the 64 bit version right?
     
    utprabh, Jul 13, 2009
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  16. rpm19050

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    i would suggest you do :)
     
    rpm19050, Jul 13, 2009
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  17. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Yes, do it.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 13, 2009
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  18. utprabh

    utprabh Notebook Consultant

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    yep..i surely will now...thanks for making my decision for me.. :D
     
    utprabh, Jul 13, 2009
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  19. Fragilexx

    Fragilexx Get'cha head in the game

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    Peer pressure eh :)
     
    Fragilexx, Jul 13, 2009
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  20. utprabh

    utprabh Notebook Consultant

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    ha ha..well not exactly...more like sitting back and relaxing while others do the job for u!! :D
     
    utprabh, Jul 14, 2009
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