Comments on: Why you should make the 64-bit switch

By: Jack Chase

Jack Chase — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:38:43 +0000

i went 64 bit when i upgraded. I thought I was being clever but I have had a few problems with drivers and things like that. It kind of makes me wish I had just got the normal version but I suppose its not MS fault that other companies have not yet released new drivers

By: Tanika

Tanika — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:36:01 +0000

Thanks for these useful tips. I'm planning to switch to Windows 7 in a month and I think it's a good idea to have 64 bit while upgrading.

By: clouwrio

clouwrio — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:52:50 +0000

You're right I didn't realise my Core 2 was 64 bit! I'm currently running Win XP on it but I don't think I'll bother upgrading as it does pretty much what I want anyway. Besides, I've got access to a Win 7 laptop when I need to.

By: C Richey

C Richey — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:37:44 +0000

64 bit is the way to go. You can expand your system memory to over 4 gigs and get more power from your machine. Its the wave of the future and 32 bit is going the way of the dinosaur. Of course compatability of older programs will be an issue, but if you don't use a lot of older programs I say absolutely get the 64 bit version.

By: jonathan

jonathan — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:00:49 +0000

I went over to 64 bit a couple of years ago, but i had nothing but problems with drivers and compatibility. i had to swap back to 32bit.
really 64bit at the moment is too much trouble and the additional benefits are quite unsubstantial. unless you really think you need to go above 4gb of ram stick with 32bit.

By: Manhattan

Manhattan — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:38:05 +0000

I'm upgrading for the RAM. Running 3D modeling programs can be rough when you're short on memory.

By: setai

setai — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:21:05 +0000

What about plugins? Is there flash 64bit? Java 64bit?
I heard you have to install a 32 bit internet explorer because there is not a 64 bit flash.

By: Charles Richey

Charles Richey — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:54:58 +0000

A friend of mine has 64 bit Vista with 8 gigs of ram in his machine. He upgraded from XP and 2 gigs of ram. Said it made a huge difference, especially when editing video and gaming.

By: Thin

Thin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:21:55 +0000

i guess i will switch to 64bit cos i like haiving the best things, though it is a little bit more expensive and it needs more than 4 GB of RAM, btw very good article, i think u convinced me to make a change

By: Toilet Paper

Toilet Paper — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:51:08 +0000

I don't think I'm going to switch to 64 bit just yet. Why not wait until 128 comes out, you know it will. I loved Nintenod 64 by the way! I still play it sometimes, goldeneye was such a good game!