Computer Upgrading time. x64 or x32

[iBotPeaches]

I'm still running on a Pentium 4, which now flat out sucks. I got a TB of hd space, and a nice sound card and wireless card so I've eliminated needing to get some parts. However I would like to get a new mobo, processor, RAM, video card and whatever else I need stupid PSU and CPU cooling.

 

I have already a good idea of parts, but I'm deciding between 64 bit or 32 bit. People have told me in about 2 years 64 bit will be the future, however in this current time it causes some problems because not everything is 64 bit compatible. Just like some opinions.

[fastmouth808]

wait, what is the difference between 64 and 32? Edited July 14, 2009 by fastmouth808

[Quinn]

wait, what is the difference between 64 and 32?

 

 

a 32 bit OS can't use more than 3gb of ram, 64 can.

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Unless your doing gaming or some heavy dev shit get 32 bit, everything works on it

[.Eli]

64bit IMO, You can use up to 16GB of ram.

[iBotPeaches]

Thanks for the clear responses guys. I'm not buying an OS just based on more RAM. I have 3.5GB now on 32bit OS and I hardly experience lag. However, I don't play computer games or require large end video stuff, but I kinda want to get an HD monitor and HD Video card to match my HD capture card.

[Decatur]

Dual boot dude. You can have multiple instances of the same operating system on the HDD. I once had up to 24 XP's to **** with a school computer. Get your hands on a 64x and a 32x Windows Vista and that's all. (imo)

[iBotPeaches]

I'll never touch Vista ever.

 

I'll unfortunately get Windows 7, because I cannot continue to run an operating system that is 8 years old. (As old as IE6). I don't want to dual boot at all, I need a computer to do what I want and look good and messing with those dual booter config things, is just not worth it. If I can't accomplish that with my current OS, I'll just break off a small partition and use it when I boot a live-boot of like SUSE (linux).

 

I heard that since x64 was pubically introduced in 2006 that it would control the PC market by 2012. Were almost to 2010 and tons of drivers and apps now come in both x32 and x64, but blah I'm going to read up on some more mobos.

 

EDIT: I also learned today you call it x86 when using an X, and just call it 32 bit OS in talking like that.

[.Slack♠]

Yeah I'd get the 64 bit. I'd rather have a pentium 4 than my AMD semprom 3100+. I bought an HD monitor acer brand I think it was around $180. I may buy a new cooler master.

Why don't you use windows 7 RC? Free OS that will last you a year.

Edited July 14, 2009 by .Slack♠

[Quinn]

If your inclined to get a 64 bit, I would get Windows XP x64 cause XP is

Windows 7 would do, but remember its still not perfect.

[lostmodz26]

Wow you guys are lucky, I have never owned a PC in my life with more than 1GB of RAM.

 

I film, record and render in After Effects on an Acer Aspire One netbook with 1GB of RAM, 144GB HD, 1.6Ghz Intel Atom Mobile Processor, Intel Integrated Graphics w/200 mbs of dedicated RAM running at 1024x600 Resolution, and Windows XP.

 

My Vista PC has 1GB of RAM, 2.0Ghz AMDx64 Processor, Nvidia 6150 with 64MB of Dedicated Graphics Memory, and Vista Premuim. Belive it or not, I play Halo 2 Vista on that beast in windowed mode at 800x600 resolution, all low settings and all possible tweaks including gamegain. I also spent $980 on that PC and I bought it back in February 2007.

 

If I were you, I'd build a custom PC. I heard you can get a good one for a great price.

[iBotPeaches]

I am building my own computer... Thats the point of this thread.

 

I decided to get an x64.

 

Now deciding between these 3 motherboards.

 

Intel DX58SO

 

Rampage II GENE

 

ASUS Rampage Extreme ATX

 

All floating around 200.