64 bit is the future, and you should by 64bit, unless you run 16bit apps (these will not work). In terms of performance, you will not notice the difference between 64 versus 32 bit, unless you look very carefully while running benchmarks etc. If you require 4GB+ RAM, and actually use it, then you could get a perceptible difference from a 64bit OS.
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x86 VS x64
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LazyLion
King of de Jungle
I have run Win 7 x64 just fine on a 1.6 Ghz CPU with 3 Gigs of RAM.... Office 2007 included. No problems.
To answer you previous question, a 32 bit processor can address 4GB of memory in TOTAL, including RAM, VGA, Sound card etc. If you have 4GB RAM, and a display card with 1GB RAM, then the system will map the 1GB VGA first, and then map the RAM, to a total of 4GB (1GB VGA and 3GB RAM). The OS also has limitations: 32bit XP for example has two gigs of user and two gigs of kernel memory.
DJNgoma
Expert Member
/*facepalm*/
@kaisterkai and all, is it me or hasn't this issue been discussed quite a few times I think every month with the same info just being regurgitated?
With me adding the usual Lifehacker link into the mix for all to read.
The Lifehacker Guide to 64-bit vs. 32-bit Operating Systems
http://lifehacker.com/5431284/the-lifehacker-guide-to-64+bit-vs-32+bit-operating-systems
lol
cerebus
Honorary Master
G1mpz what are you doing running a PC shop seriously? You're just spreading misinformation.
FlatspinZA
Expert Member
Yep. I have 4GB's of RAM & I am using 1335MB in idle. I'd actually wait until you can afford the other 2GB's before installing if you plan on gaming.
kaisterkai
Expert Member
Anyway guys.. I just installed the 64x win 7 on my computer.. with 2GB ram... it's running great... I just hope there won't be any problems in the near future with programs and games... But since everyone is so confident about 64x... I guess I made a good choice.. 
Thanks everyone
Thanks everyone
cerebus
Honorary Master
You won't have any problems with it, 64-bit is very stable and well supported. Just try and upgrade your ram asap.
kaisterkai
Expert Member
Yeah it seems to be fine and all... I want to get 4GB, but DDR 3 rams are really expensive.. so i'm kind of waiting for the price to drop down before I get it..