It was my impression that the disk has both 32 and 64 bit on it and that you
select the one you want to install. Best to go with 32-bit for now.


"CJM" <cjmnews04@newsgroup.nospam> wrote in message
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> "Marcus Wulf" <Marcus.Wulf@ixtra.com> wrote in message
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>> 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...
>>
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> 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.
>