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Hi there guys,

Im getting vista for my machine so pls will someone help me. Which versions of Vista should i choose?

For my P4 - x86 or x64 ?

For My Dual Core E2160 - x86 or x64?

Also please will someone explain the difference to me so i wont have to ask in future
 
stfury said:
Hi there guys,

Im getting vista for my machine so pls will someone help me. Which versions of Vista should i choose?

For my P4 - x86 or x64 ?

For My Dual Core E2160 - x86 or x64?

Also please will someone explain the difference to me so i wont have to ask in future
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x86 = 32 bit.
x64 = 64 bit.

32-bit machines can't use the 64-bit version, but a 64-bit machine can use a 32-bit operating system. However, the 64-bit machine will perform better with a 64-bit OS.

If you get the 64 bit version, just make sure that 64-bit drivers are available for all your hardware.
 
A huge problem for home users and 64 bit is a lot of drivers are not available. The drivers are available for new commonly used hardware but if you have older hardware you might not be able to find the drivers for it.
 
Thats why I dont think home users even get the option of 64bit pc's... 64bit pc's are normally for power users, advanced users etc.
 
Can i buy that E2160 from you?

**sorry mods if inappropriate**

I'd get 32bit on your P4 system and 64bit on the Core2Duo machine.
 
save yourself the hassle and use 32-bit on both. i find that if you have to ask the question, stick with the simple choice.

unless of course you have 4GB+ of RAM in which case 64 bit is the answer you are looking for.
 
In vista case x64 is miles ahead of x86. Much better experience using x64 than x86 and I have used both.
 
I usually see no point in running x64 operating systems unless you have 4GB or more RAM or unless you find it has a massive performance increase (I didn't) :p
 
especially given that there aren't many applications out there written specifically to take advatage of 64-bit architecture.
 
I would go with 64-bit providing that your printers and such has drivers available.

in general 64-bit drivers are more stable than you 32bit ones, because they are not simply modified windows XP drivers.

I have run both 32bit and 64bit Vista on my PC's since it came out, and 64bit is faster and more stable. Especially in hard drive performance and networking.
 
Sapphiron said:
I would go with 64-bit providing that your printers and such has drivers available.

in general 64-bit drivers are more stable than you 32bit ones, because they are not simply modified windows XP drivers.

I have run both 32bit and 64bit Vista on my PC's since it came out, and 64bit is faster and more stable. Especially in hard drive performance and networking.
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I've run x86 and x64 versions as well and I haven't noticed any difference at all, except that my sound card didn't have any x64 drivers :D
 
64-bit Vista is also supposed to be more secure, with PatchGuard (think thats what it's called) that protects the kernel and some memory address randomizer thingy that prevents a whole lot of attacks, even if they get past ur AV and UAC ect ect...
 
tian. said:
64-bit Vista is also supposed to be more secure, with PatchGuard (think thats what it's called) that protects the kernel and some memory address randomizer thingy that prevents a whole lot of attacks, even if they get past ur AV and UAC ect ect...
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But it is a bit of a hassle because it makes it almost impossible to install unsigned drivers... :(
 
WKJ?:beanie said:
But it is a bit of a hassle because it makes it almost impossible to install unsigned drivers... :(
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You could just press F8 at the start and load windows without the driver protection scheme. And that's rather the manufacturers of the drivers being cheap rather than x64's fault. They only have to pay $500 a year for a license and they can get their drivers signed.

Many programs have signed drivers it's only the cheap companies who don't have.
 
stefan9 said:
You could just press F8 at the start and load windows without the driver protection scheme. And that's rather the manufacturers of the drivers being cheap rather than x64's fault. They only have to pay $500 a year for a license and they can get their drivers signed.

Many programs have signed drivers it's only the cheap companies who don't have.
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I know it's not Vista's fault, but it is a bit of a hassle nevertheless :)
 
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