Windows Xp Pro x32 or x64 [Archive]

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Amuro

08-31-05, 01:45 AM

I'm building a new rig right now. I'm wondering if I should stick with the Win Xp Pro x32 or get the X64 OEM. Both versions are $150.

Burpy

08-31-05, 02:34 AM

If you are considering buying XP 64bit but want to try before you buy,
Microsoft has a 120 day trial version you can download (ISO).

[ Microsoft Windows XP 64bit 120 Day Trial (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/evaluation/trial.mspx) ]

rewt

08-31-05, 03:36 AM

You'll have much less chance of having compatibility issues with the 32-bit version. With the 64 bit version you could possibly have some problems with applications and/or drivers (which is probably a good reason to try before you buy, as suggested). But from what I've read about XP64, there isn't much of a speed increase anyway, if any.

Amuro

08-31-05, 08:10 AM

Thanks for the advice. I'll try it out first.

Wolfhound

09-14-05, 11:36 AM

In normal desktop use Xp x64 is more faster than XP, for 32 bits apps & games is more or less the same speed, personally I had some probs with drivers, logitech setpoint has some problems and for my diamondback magma there´s no drivers at all (soon to be release as said by razer), no printer drivers..etc. But it´s better to test before buying it, I tested and see that all my "primary use" hardware has drivers, except the diamondback.