32 bit or 64 bit ?

[Flux Fortress]

Always when I re-install windows, a came up with x86 & x64 choice. I as usual select the 32 bit because I have only 2 GB DDR2 RAM. But is there any problem if I select the 64 ? will it consume more RAM ? Which is best for me???

These are my basic specs:

Intel Pentium E5200 @ 2Ghz
2 gb DDR2 RAM (Due to slot limits,expandable only upto 4gb)


So anyone ???
Will there be any hardware or software problem if I change to 64 with the 2 gb ram?????? Tnx !!

 

[FALC0N]

There are potential compatibility issues with x64 and older software. So the answer is maybe.

One known issue is that X64 windows doesn't support windows 16 bit applications. A lot of software around the turn of the century used 16 bit installers, which was obviously a problem later.

Because of these and other potential issues, I usually recommend 32 bit OS with 4gb or less of ram. More than 4 GB, go with x64.

 

[Tzn]

well new games start to use only 64 bits os. 32 is good but it only sees 3.5 gb ram. you be the judge.

 

[SgtStiffler]

Definitely go for 32-bit. With only 2GB of RAM, 64-bit would run extremely slowly - it's pointless unless you have 4GB+ of RAM.

 

[FALC0N]

True, there will be upcoming games that require 64 bit windows. If your interested in one of those games, that would be a consideration as well. But I doubt those would run with 2 GB anyways. So it really doesn't apply to this particular machine.

 

[oczdude8]

Definitely go for 32-bit. With only 2GB of RAM, 64-bit would run extremely slowly - it's pointless unless you have 4GB+ of RAM.

64bit doesn't run slower then 32bit.