Which OS do you prefer ?

**SBfreak** · 27.02.10, 10:52

Try reading this.
x86-64 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

**yoco** · 27.02.10, 11:23

I'll try, but I doubt I'll understand any of this

**SBfreak** · 27.02.10, 11:28

Ok noob explanation:
Use x64 only if you have 4 GB or RAM or more.

**saebrtooth** · 27.02.10, 12:15

maybe it should be reversed
if you have more than 4gb RAM handy or are to buy choose x64 hardware and OS

**dreamer** · 27.02.10, 14:43

Glad to know that..
I am 1 GB short in that case

x64 should be a lot faster on special demanding applications like Photoshop etc. right?

**Instab** · 27.02.10, 20:11

Originally Posted by shmizan

Glad to know that..
I am 1 GB short in that case :tongü:
x64 should be a lot faster on special demanding applications like Photoshop etc. right?

not always. it really differs in every single case. in some cases 64bit is even slower.
anyway for private use it shouldn't matter much

**dreamer** · 28.02.10, 01:19

always the same dilemma

is x64 OS versoin worth installing or not..
and still I don't have a clear answer!

**Instab** · 28.02.10, 01:23

Originally Posted by shmizan

always the same dilemma :tongü: is x64 OS versoin worth installing or not..
and still I don't have a clear answer!

hehe, there is no straight yes or no. most people do it for the 'coolness' but don't really have a clü what it's about.

tell me what you normally do with your box and i can give you a more definitive answer

**saebrtooth** · 28.02.10, 03:53

In short
If you have the money always go x64.

Remember that harware and software req drivers need x64 versioin drivers. You will usually find it hard to find x64 drivers for old hardware and software.