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    Vista Performance with 64 Bit OS

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by WallstreetRainmaker, Aug 11, 2007.

  1. WallstreetRainmaker

    WallstreetRainmaker Notebook Enthusiast

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    Do people really notice a performance increase using Windows Vista (or perhaps even XP) if they have a 64 Bit processor and use the 64 Bit version of the OS versus the 32 Bit?
     
    WallstreetRainmaker, Aug 11, 2007
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    CpuGuy Notebook Consultant

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    Yes. I have used the 64BIT and I have used the 32BIT. And it seems like to me that the 64BIT is so much more sudden and immediate while with the same processor the 32BIT lags a little bit depending on the program.
     
    CpuGuy, Aug 11, 2007
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    IE7 x64 seems to run faster. I only have one other x64 program, Panorama Factory, and it's a tad faster. You won't notice much speed difference except for extensive programs, multimedias, etc.
     
    kanehi, Aug 12, 2007
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    It does have a slight increase in speed. When running a CPU intensive task, the program ran and responded quickly. There are more lanes on the highway, so more data can move faster.
     
    System64, Aug 12, 2007
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    Great way of putting it!!!!!!!! :D
     
    CpuGuy, Aug 12, 2007
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    Hmm ok...But from what I've heard given the lovely driver issues associates with Windows Vista (x64) I'll probably want to partition my hard drive into a dual boot set up with the majority of space going to the 32 bit Windows Vista (x86) and allocate some space to Windows Vista (x64) just to play and fool around with...
     
    WallstreetRainmaker, Aug 12, 2007
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    Vista x64 will create a directory for x86 programs. If Vista detects a x64 programs then it will place it in the right directory. If it's an x86 programs it wll appropriately place it in a x86 directory. No need to worry about where to place it.
     
    kanehi, Aug 12, 2007
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    I'm running the x64 on my desktop, and don't have any driver issues. I had a lot during the betas, but that has been cleaned up considerably. Unless you have some really picky periphs you'll be fine.
     
    ttupa, Aug 13, 2007
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    Nonetheless since I want to play it safe, I think I will have a dual boot operating system with Windows Vista (x64) and the Windows Vista (x86) version.
     
    WallstreetRainmaker, Aug 13, 2007
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    I haven't heard if it's possible to place two different Vista OS in one system. Let me know.
     
    kanehi, Aug 13, 2007
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