True; 32 bit applications do not run faster on Vista 64 and there are very
few 64 bit applications available now. However,64 bit applications will run
faster as pointed out in the following link and since the 64 bit OS itself
is a 64 bit application the operating system itself runs faster.

http://64-bit-computers.com/windows-...benchmark.html

"Mark H" <jmhonzell@nospam.comcast.net> wrote in message
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> The table in this article is well done and may be of assistance:
> http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/0...windows-vista/
>
> Notice there are no speed increases by switching to x64.
> Additionally, if you have less than 4GB RAM and switch to x64, you _may_
> actually experience a performance degradation.
>
>
> "Jude Alvia" <guest@unknown-email.com> wrote in message
> news:a56c1ae7d5c9b8b4d127095e3f54cc12@nntp-gateway.com...
>>
>> Currently have a pc with oem vista ultimate 32bit. I have a retail
>> version of vista ultimate and trying to decide what version of vista
>> (64bit or 32bit) to install on a totally new (just built) computer. Very
>> pleased with performance of my vista 32bit computer but the new one is
>> going to be my toy. Any suggestions or opinions are appreciated. Is
>> there any reason I wouldn't be able to install vista 32bit now and then
>> later install 64bit later on down the road (like when it has more
>> compatibility with programs)?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for input.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Jude Alvia
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