Does my PC support 64 bit?and which vista?

Question

System
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Manufacturer : Hewlett-Packard
Model: HP Compaq dx7300 MT
Total amount of system memory: 1016.00 MB RAM
System type : 32-bit operating system
Number of processor cores: 2
64-bit capable: Yes

My CPU is a Pentium D, with two 3.6ghz processors. it says that my system is 64 bit capable, i currently have installed Vista Ultimate 32bit, but i only got 30 days,and i didnt buy it yet. I might either buy Ultimate or Home Premium Edition? I heard that Vista Ultimate delivers performance more than Home Premium Edition? and if either should i get 32bit or 64bit? iam mostly a internet user and gamer. AND DOES VISTA 64BIT SUPPORT 32BIT PROGRAMS/GAMES ETC..

Answer 1

First point, with 1GB of memory, you are just about on the 'working' line on Vista, dont expect any good speed out of it.

Second point, One of the advantage of 64bit computing is the ability to better use/access more than 3GB as in 32bit OS, so unless you plan to pump plenty of memory into the system, its not really much point, as Vista drivers for hardware is as hard to get as is, 64bit Vista drivers is next to impossible.

Your current spec are better off running XP, I really see no advantage of it, I know a lot of you guys wants to try Vista, and to talk someone out of the idea is impossible, so you decide which way to go

Answer 2

It depends. Which system do you have? Windows 98, ME, XP, Mac, or other? If XP or Mac, Your PC does support 64-bit color. If not XP or Mac, sorry, it doesn't support 64-bit color. And which Vista, you ask? My answer: NONE!!! Vista has some problems with it and needs so much installation, the computer slows down from what you thought it was to a Windows 98 speed. I have an XP and it does have its on/off days, but works fine, and it has for more than 5 years. Personally, I heard alot of good things about Macs, and I know alot of people that have a Mac computer, but mostly a Mac notebook, and works perfectly for them. Also, they have an iPod. That must be why, though. So, stick with a XP or a Mac, and forget Vista until people start buying them because they don't need as much installation as they need now.

Answer 3

vista 64 bit does support 32bit programs/games. Of course vista ultimate is better than home premium edition it gives you more features and is more secure. 64 bit would be great if you are running actual 64 bit programs but it does cover 32 bit programs also.

Answer 4

Before going to 64 bit I think you better read this article of which I have included a portion of:
With Windows XP, Microsoft created specific Windows product editions, or SKUs, that targeted 64-bit processors from Intel and AMD. The latest, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (see my preview and mini-review), is the most interesting of these products because it provides functional parity with the mainstream 32-bit version of XP Professional (with a few key but understandable exceptions including 16-bit support). XP x64 is a surprisingly stable and well-designed product, but it was doomed to failure because of hardware and software incompatibilities: Unlike with 32-bit XP versions, many hardware devices will not work on XP x64 because of a dearth of 64-bit drivers (32-bit drivers will not work in a native 64-bit OS). Likewise, many software applications will not install or run because of various issues, including a surprising amount of 16-bit application installers and poorly-designed version detection.
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_ff_x64.asp

Answer 5

stick with 32 bit, your computer is 64 capable, but you wont like it, many programs and drives will not work with 64, or they will be bata and have lots of problems.