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    What is the diferrence?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by El Motilon, Dec 12, 2007.

  1. El Motilon

    El Motilon Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have been thinking , What is the real diferrence between Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit or Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit

    Which one is better and why thanks in advance.. :)
     
    El Motilon, Dec 12, 2007
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    Able to address (use) more memory, for one.
     
    vespoli, Dec 12, 2007
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  3. El Motilon

    El Motilon Notebook Enthusiast

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    For which one?

    and is that really important.
     
    El Motilon, Dec 12, 2007
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  4. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    kegobeer, Dec 12, 2007
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  5. kanehi

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    Vista x32 = more programs compatable with it. Recognizes up to 3.6gb RAM
    Vista x64 = less programs compatable. Can load some/most 32bit programs. Not too many x64 programs yet. Can recognize more than 4gb RAM.

    As far as speed.. not too much difference.
     
    kanehi, Dec 13, 2007
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  6. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    I agree with everyone else, not much of a difference and it's generally recommended to go with 32-bit unless you want to get more than 3.5GB of ram.
     
    Gintoki, Dec 13, 2007
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    scythie I died for your sins.

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    Or you really need to run 64-bit. Most users don't, though.
     
    scythie, Dec 14, 2007
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    not really worth it at this point for the 64 bit b/c not many applications are designed for it at this point. For instance, i can't sync my Treo to my notebook via hotsync
     
    eyecon82, Dec 14, 2007
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