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. Kerodo

    Kerodo Registered Member

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    I have used Vista x64, XP x64 and Win 7 x64 for the past year or so without any issues whatsoever. I'm not sure what you're talking about....
     
    Kerodo, Sep 6, 2009
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  2. halcyon

    halcyon Registered Member

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    This was obvious: 64 bit. Why?

    - much less security issues for now
    - all my hw have 64-bit drivers available (even 5+ year old widely available add-on PCI cards)
    - my current build has 12GB of RAM and 32 bit just would not cut it
    - All in all with a 64bit Win7 build I can have a simpler and leaner security set up (for now)
     
    halcyon, Sep 10, 2009
    #27
  3. Eagle Creek

    Eagle Creek Global Moderator

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    XP 64-bit was the first fully 64-bit system, so as any newcomer it had many (compared to the 32 bit editions) problems; especially lack of good driver support. The OS itself was doing pretty well.

    Vista 64 bit is doing pretty good also, and it seems 7 is going to even do it better.

    Don't forget the fact that 64-bit is becoming the standard, and a growing number of manufacturers make drivers for it. And most of the 32-bit software will run fine at 64 OS.
     
    Eagle Creek, Sep 10, 2009
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  4. mata7

    mata7 Registered Member

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    what issues have Vista x64, i haved use vista x64 since day one and i never have any issues
     
    mata7, Sep 11, 2009
    #29
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