Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit? What to get?

[tcsenter]

1. You don't have to compress gigabytes of files at once or do other benchmark activities to see the benefits.

Yes, you do. "See" is used here to mean subjectively, not measured only by synthetic objective benchmarks.

We see game benchmarks all the time that consistently show that some thing or another yields 3 fps more, concluding a "remarkable improvement", but does anyone "see" the difference between 30 and 33 fps? No. Have you considered a career a synthetic benchmark jockey? You'd be great at it.

2. How is this an argument against using 64bit?

Its not. Its much less of an argument in favor it.

2. You said 16bit dos games... when did it become utilities?

I never said 16-bit games, you did.

 

[Mem]

I think the main points have been covered, recap wise there is really no reason why 64 bit OS should not be fine,we all know plenty of 32 bit software that works fine with it and pretty easy to check software/drivers you are not sure about or find alternative software,I don't find 64 bit OS an issue for any of my gaming or general usage needs.


I know Nero 6 was meantioned earlier but really after 6 it became too bloated IMHO and if you must use Nero then you really need to use a later compatible version (like it was meationed by AT fellow member),I find Ashampoo Burning Studio 9 great alternative ,not to meantion all those freeware burning programs too.

Btw don't forget 64 bit version of Vista/Win7 has better security then its 32 bit brother so another reason too use the 64 bit version IMHO.