"Marcus Wulf" <Marcus.Wulf@ixtra.com> wrote in message
news:eH7Lh0RFHHA.4844@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
>
> I don't know if this is the right place to ask but:
>
> I'm going to get Vista Home Premium when it arrives at stores. The only
> question is: Should I get the 32 or 64 bit version?
>
> As I use the PC most of the time playing games are there any disadvantages
> using the 64bit-version?
>
> The PC contains a X2 4400 with 2 GB RAM and a Radeon 1900 XT card so what
> do you think?
>
>
> Thanks in advance...
>

There is a *small* performance advantage even for small 32-bit applications
in x64 Vista, and a big performance advantage for applications that can
really take advantage of 64-bits.

The disadvantages are that many/most kernel/OS-level utilities wont work; In
my case, for example, my ASUS mobo utilities wont even install, right-click
features of winzip don't work, and all my 32-bit ActiveX control won't work
in IIS.

I'm an 'early adopter' so I'm game for all the aggro, but I'll be first to
reap the benefits. If you fancy a rollercoaster ride, got for x64; if you
want to play safe, stick with x86 - you won't be making full use of your
64-bit CPU, but you will have a smoother ride in the first moths or year.