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Old 29th Dec 2007, 13:03
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Well i want to know which i should go for in the end, not getting it yet as i don't have enough money for it, along with new hardware, but which should i get when I get it? The only difference I know of, is htta the x32 version only supports up to 4Gb total ram (including gfx card ram) but the x64 (as far as i know) supports any ammount.

If somone can clarify this (or even tell me that I'm totaly wrong :P), and tell me any other pros/cons for each one I will be greatfull.

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Old 29th Dec 2007, 13:10
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32 can only handle 3gb from personal experience
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Old 29th Dec 2007, 13:11
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is 64 bit just as compatible as 32 bit ?? and can 64bit run 32 bitt software sutch as photoshop cs2 ect
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Old 29th Dec 2007, 14:50
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64 bit will run 32 bit software.

I will be getting 64 bit when I upgrade, can't see any reason not to.
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Old 29th Dec 2007, 15:07
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really :O i did not know this i always thaugh it would be resticted to 64 bit software ..... so 64 bit software utilises that and is therfore faster?
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Old 29th Dec 2007, 15:15
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It's downwardly compatible like most stuff.
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Old 29th Dec 2007, 15:22
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sweeeeeet what benefits do you get and i guess all the games work on 64 bit and are the games faster on 64 bit
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Old 29th Dec 2007, 15:34
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It's downwardly compatible like most stuff.
So, are you saying, if we can afford it, go for the x64 version?
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Old 29th Dec 2007, 15:40
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i think thats what he is getting at ..... i never knew this information
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Old 29th Dec 2007, 15:46
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Yep, 64bit Windows runs 32bit software.
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