x32 or x64 vista ultimate?

I have a Dell XPS 710
Is it worth it to upgrade to x64? Or should I stay with x32?
I’m worried half my software won’t work, or will it?
Thanks
Answer #1
Not much software works with x64, i’d only upgrade to x64 if you run a windows server and have 8gb ram..
Answer #2
yea, this is what I kinda fiqured
Answer #3
Your software should work fine but it won’t be able to take full advantage of your OS. Also, you may run into different compatibility problems with software drivers and such. It’s your choice but I wouldn’t update to 64-Bit just yet. Good luck mate ^_^
Answer #4
I use 64bit just so I can use the 5gb memory I have, no problems ect here.
Answer #5
Wait until theres more crap out for x64.
Answer #6
No advantage of using 64 bit, unless you’re planning to use 4GB or more RAM. 32 bit can only adress 3,1 – 3,2GB RAM, even if you have 4GB in your system.
Answer #7
ok, thks 4 the info
so my take on it, all it does is expand your memory bandwidth?
Answer #8
just run the 32-bit. i could run the 64 but it’s not really worth it, and less drivers work for the 64 (or so i’ve heard). stick with the 32
Answer #9
Choosing Between Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Editions
Historically, the 64-bit edition of Windows XP hasn't been a runaway hit. It's not really surprising in many ways: the x64 version was a rather specialist product built off the Windows Server 2003 codebase, which traded a loss of support for a number of features (including .NET Framework and DirectX in early releases) in return for the ability to address vast amounts of memory from a single process. Since the AMD64 and Intel EMT64 ranges of processors happen to run 32-bit code extremely quickly, it's not surprising that even though probably the majority of machines sold these days are 64-bit capable, they are running the standard 32-bit version of the Windows XP operating system, with the 64-bit edition used mostly for workstation-class tasks such as engineering and scientific applications.
Pro's 64bit
It is noticeably faster than the 32 bit version in all areas (perhaps because of better memory management on systems with more than 1GIG of RAM).
The desktop is faster and all applications seem to start faster.
Most well known applications run perfectly well on the 64bit version.
Con's
Drivers
Some forward planning is needed as the 64bit version of Vista requires 64bit Vista drivers, unlike the 32bit version where you can in some cases use XP drivers.
64bit drivers are in some cases primitive compared to the 32bit version.
To sum up.
If you have 64bit Vista drivers for all your hardware. I would go for the 64bit version.
if you play games a lot stick to 32bit vista.
Answer #10
I have been running vista 64 for over 3 months now and have not had a single problem with any drivers or software..if you find a software that dosnt run correctly you can try to make it run in xp sp2 compatability mode
Answer #11
64Bit is fater thant 32bit, even if same spec of your PC
Answer #12
I have Ultimate 64bit and it can run both 32bit and 64bit apps, so I say install it.
Answer #13
I have Ultimate 64bit and it can run both 32bit and 64bit apps, so I say install it.