32-Bit Games capable on 64-Bit?

[Fractal GPU]

Hello!

i currently have Windows 7 32-Bit and I want to know if I can change to 64-Bit and still play all my x86 games and if there is compatibility with all other softwares

Thank you!

 

[COLGeek]

Typically, 32-bit games work just fine on 64-bit systems. If it runs on Win 7 32-bit, then in all likelihood it will run on Win 7 64-bit just fine.

 

[Fractal GPU]

Typically, 32-bit games work just fine on 64-bit systems. If it runs on Win 7 32-bit, then in all likelihood it will run on Win 7 64-bit just fine.

Oh.. Will there be any performance issues like it being slow?? And will I be able to have both 64-bit and 32-bit on the same PC?

 

[COLGeek]

No, performance won't be an issue. In fact, in many cases performance improves.

 

[Fractal GPU]

No, performance won't be an issue. In fact, in many cases performance improves.

Thanks a lot mate! Would I be able to install both systems though?

 

[COLGeek]

You are welcome. You could technically set up a dual boot Windows 7 32-bit and Windows 7 64-bit system, but I don't think you would get anything from doing so.

Darn near every high end gamer on Tom's uses 64-bit Windows and performance is not an issue. Unless you have an old 16-bit based game that you can't live without, there is no reason to set up a dual boot system.

Good luck!