Thread: x32 or x64

Hi, im really thinking of getting Vista Home premium OEM for my pc. I wa wondering what the x32 and x64 are. they are obviously different (lol). I am getting Core 2 duo E6600 and NVidea 8600GT (plus 2 gigs of RAM). so which one should i get and why.
Thanks a lot !!!!!!!!!!!!

Basically it comes down to your CPU, 64bit vista works better with 64Bit CPU's, however 64bit drivers for vista are harder to come by compared to 32bit vista, there are pro's and con's really

Originally Posted by Tech-Master

Basically it comes down to your CPU, 64bit vista works better with 64Bit CPU's, however 64bit drivers for vista are harder to come by compared to 32bit vista, there are pro's and con's really

Oh ok. Is my processor a 64x or 32x. If 32x drivers are easier to come by, then shouldnt i go for that one ?
thanks for your help

I think yours is a 64Bit, so vista 64 would be the best one for you , although the 32bit version has more drivers available

Ok, i think i will get xp, I haave one already that came with my laptop, so i will use xp untill Vsita drivers are mor available.
Thanks anyway !!!

Originally Posted by Italian Stallion

Hi, im really thinking of getting Vista Home premium OEM for my pc. I wa wondering what the x32 and x64 are. they are obviously different (lol). I am getting Core 2 duo E6600 and NVidea 8600GT (plus 2 gigs of RAM). so which one should i get and why.
Thanks a lot !!!!!!!!!!!!

Go onto www.ati.com and run the vista upgrade adviser it will tell you all you need to know. It is more accurate than the m.s.n.

Go onto www.ati.com and run the vista upgrade advisor it will tell you all you need to know.