If upgrading to Windows 7, are you going with the 32-bit or 64-bit version?

Discussion in 'polls' started by InfinityAz, Jun 27, 2009.

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When installing Windows 7, are you going to install 32-bit or 64-bit version?

  1. 32-bit

    33 vote(s)
    39.8%

  2. 64-bit

    50 vote(s)
    60.2%
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  1. InfinityAz

    InfinityAz Registered Member

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    Just wondering, if you are going to update to Windows 7, are you going to install the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version.
     
    InfinityAz, Jun 27, 2009
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  2. Eagle Creek

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    Depends on the machine. I use 4 GB now for my desktop and the next one will have 12 GB.
    My laptop only has 3, and 32 is fine.

    Especially with the RAM limit (which is the trigger for most people) 64 bit will be the future.
    But for all my older pc's 32 is still running fine. But I don't have any problems with 64 :).
     
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    Eagle Creek, Jun 27, 2009
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  3. elapsed

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    64 bit, I don't see why I should hold my system back, we need to progress onto the next era.
     
    elapsed, Jun 27, 2009
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  4. stratoc

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    agreed, i think since launch of vista 64 bit has become much more popular, more people who use it the faster drivers and programs will support it, about time 64 bit became the norm, it's been out long enough imho.
     
    stratoc, Jun 27, 2009
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  5. Eagle Creek

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    I've used XP 64 but driver support was a disaster. Almost the only device I got working was my mouse :rolleyes: .

    It was a good warming up though :).
     
    Eagle Creek, Jun 27, 2009
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  6. Boost

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    32 bit
     
    Boost, Jun 27, 2009
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  7. elapsed

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    Well I wouldn't go near XP 64 with a 10ft pole, I was considering Vista 64, but passed. w7 is definitely "the one" for me. Also just a reminder for everyone, this is about w7, so don't vote about other OS's.
     
    elapsed, Jun 27, 2009
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  8. Osaban

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    I'm running Vista64, and the only application I had to abandon for the time being is Shadow Defender (the developer said it will take 'several months'). Otherwise no problems. Upgrading to Win7 would naturally be 64 as well.
     
    Osaban, Jun 27, 2009
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  9. icr

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    64 bit
     
    icr, Jun 28, 2009
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  10. m00nbl00d

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    I voted for 64-bit, due to the fact that soon I'll be getting a machine that will handle quite an amount of RAM. 32-bit can't handle it.
     
    m00nbl00d, Jun 28, 2009
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  11. YeOldeStonecat

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    Depends on which computer....laptop probably 32 bit....and 64 bit on at least a couple of my desktops, probably a 32 bit on a desktop or two too.
     
    YeOldeStonecat, Jun 28, 2009
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  12. Kerodo

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    Wouldn't have anything other than x64....
     
    Kerodo, Jun 28, 2009
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  13. Ade 1

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    x64 without question
     
    Ade 1, Jun 29, 2009
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  14. TairikuOkami

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    I hope, that next Win will be finally 64-bit only as Vista and Win7 were supposed to be. 32-bit is holding software back, though MS will suffer some market loss.
     
    TairikuOkami, Jun 29, 2009
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  15. The_1337

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    64-bit for the extra ram.
     
    The_1337, Jun 30, 2009
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  16. Securon

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    Good Afternoon! When Windows 7 is released, will stick with 32bit for the first year,and see if 64bit will be feasible at a later date. Sincerely...Securon
     
    Securon, Jun 30, 2009
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  17. ASpace

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    12 GB RAM :eek: :eek: :eek: :)

    Why do you need so much ?

    I have never seen a machine with so much RAM o_O
     
    ASpace, Jul 1, 2009
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  18. lodore

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    64bit version. i have 6GB of ram and was hoping windows 7 would be 64bit only. MS couldnt because it would break compatibilty again and businesses once again would stay with xp.
     
    lodore, Jul 1, 2009
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  19. Fuzzfas

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    :thumb:
     
    Fuzzfas, Jul 3, 2009
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  20. catnotspam

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    *puppy* my laptop is x86 =32 bit i stick with 32 bit OS *puppy*
     
    catnotspam, Jul 4, 2009
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  21. Eagle Creek

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    On workstations/desktop you mean I guess?

    I always used to have more RAM then above average. I ran my XP with 2 GB, where most people had 512 or 1 GB. Then I had 4 GB when 2 GB became the norm. Then we got Vista. Everybody suddenly had 4 GB. I have 4 GB right now but I'm suffering a lack of free memory on a regular basis. Although 8 GB might would be enough, with 12 I'm always good.

    Why I need it? I multitask a lot and I run virtual machines. In the old days you could run Windows 98 virtual with 64 MB, Windows 2000 with 128 and a virtual XP with 256 or even 512, all at the same time with no problem. These days, when you run Windows Server 2008, or Vista/7 you need at least 1 GB to have it run smoothly. If your own machine has 4 GB, and 2/3 GB is used for the OS and applications itself you are running out of RAM very soon. Like I said: 8 GB would be enough for normal situations, but I want to have that extra power in case I need it. I'm also going to have a pretty nice HDD configuration, although that's a bit off topic. You can send me a pm if you like :).
     
    Eagle Creek, Jul 4, 2009
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  22. progress

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    +1 :)
     
    progress, Sep 5, 2009
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  23. Creer

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    Creer, Sep 6, 2009
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  24. c2d

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    64 bit cause I m planning to use 6 GB of RAM in my new core i7 machine.
     
    c2d, Sep 6, 2009
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  25. littlebits

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    32-bit because more software will be compatible with it, why have the extra RAM and performance, when you can't run your favorite programs on it?

    You will end up with a high performance system that can't really do much and is always behind 32-bit systems.

    Software vendor's always release 64-bit software last and a lot of time when they say it will support 64-bit, the software are full of bugs. 64 bit are always last to get driver updates also or supported drivers.

    Just look at all of the issues for 64-bit XP and Vista, what would anyone think that 64-bit Windows 7 would be any different?

    Thanks.:)
     
    littlebits, Sep 6, 2009
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