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    Why upgrade...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by robcope, Feb 14, 2008.

  1. robcope

    robcope Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm curious, is 64bit Vista better than the 32bit Vista? Please explain?
     
    robcope, Feb 14, 2008
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  2. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    If you have 4gb of ram and have specific 64bit software then yes, otherwise no. Also search as this topic has been beaten to death.
     
    adinu, Feb 14, 2008
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  3. Kwakkel

    Kwakkel Weirdo

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    You might want to do some research yourself first?
    Pretty easy to find at least a few pros and cons ;)

    For instance: 64 bit is more stable and often (a bit) faster. However, it only accepts signed drivers.
    64bit is also necessary if you have more than 3 GB RAM
    And if you have some old programs left, they might not install on 64bit

    And I'm sure people after me will add tons more pros and cons ;)
     
    Kwakkel, Feb 14, 2008
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