XP 64-Bit vs 32-Bit --- Any benefits with overclocking?

[itakey]

I just loaded up my new machine with Windows XP Pro 64-bit. I am running 4X1GB memory with the E2160 dual core overclocked.

So is there any real benefit of running the 64-bit version of windows xp pro with this setup? It seems to be the same for the most part, and the computer is running really well.


I just bought an HP that has Windows Vista Premium Home that I was considering reloading. Should I put 64-Bit XP Pro or 32-Bit XP Pro on this one?


Anyone NOT recommend 64-bit these days in either of my 2 setups?

 

[supaxi]

If you have > 3 GB ram, you should install 64-bit due to 32-bit memory address limitations. I'm have several issues with software compatibility with antivirus and work VPN software so I might have to run xp 32-bit in a virtual machine just to connect to my office. Overall, it has worked fairly well though it has taken me some time to disable anything about Vista that I find annoying such as UAC.

 

[itakey]

So far 64-Bit seems to be doing good. I'm going to give it a try and will reload if it turns out to not work well. Everything else is 32Bit but I am loading up another new machine and I think that's gonna be 64 bit too.

 

[itakey]

UPDATE

64-Bit has been a little quirky and not all of my hardware (Printer) has a 64 bit driver. I may be reverting back to 32-bit and just biting the memory loss from 4GB.

 

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: itakey
UPDATE

64-Bit has been a little quirky and not all of my hardware (Printer) has a 64 bit driver. I may be reverting back to 32-bit and just biting the memory loss from 4GB.

You can have stability issues when running more than 3.2GB on 32bit windows.

Also, you can use 32 bit drivers in 64 bit windows.

 

[hennessy1]

That is not true you need a 64bit driver for 64bit windows. Its 32bit programs (software) that you can use 32bit in 64bit windows.

 

[itakey]

Some stuff didn't have a driver, like my older Epson printer. Also, a few other random programs showed either an error saying that certain installers could not run on the current operating system, and others gave a warning when opening that certain functionality may be cripped on 64-bit XP.

I am back on XP Pro 32-Bit for now till Vista is proven and XP is less supported.
Thanks for the feedback.

 

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: hennessy1
That is not true you need a 64bit driver for 64bit windows. Its 32bit programs (software) that you can use 32bit in 64bit windows.

You can use 32 bit drivers in vista 64.

 

[itakey]

Originally posted by: Acanthus

Originally posted by: hennessy1
That is not true you need a 64bit driver for 64bit windows. Its 32bit programs (software) that you can use 32bit in 64bit windows.

You can use 32 bit drivers in vista 64.

Either way I know that certain programs wouldn't budge, for instance the Epson Printing advanced functionality. I was reverted back to the 1996 interface.

 

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: itakey

Originally posted by: Acanthus

Originally posted by: hennessy1
That is not true you need a 64bit driver for 64bit windows. Its 32bit programs (software) that you can use 32bit in 64bit windows.

You can use 32 bit drivers in vista 64.

Either way I know that certain programs wouldn't budge, for instance the Epson Printing advanced functionality. I was reverted back to the 1996 interface.

Yeah certain features can be disabled if its old enough