XP 32BIT Vs. Vista 64BIT

[NYXX]

I just want to know which will be a better in the long run. I probably won't want to buy another operating system until Windows 7 dpending on backwards compatiblity. I just want a solid compatible OS to most software/hardware and video games.

I plan on injecting my PC with a 4Gb Mushkin 1000 Redline Kit and Possibly upgrading to a 8Gb if worth it. I plan on playing the latest games at 1024x1280 resolution since I have a 19 Inch monitor. Also will be going Quad come this August.

I have also heard of tricking your XP 32 to think theirs more then 3GB of ram.

Any help would be great.

[Zorgonatis]

You can also make your 32bit Vista think there's more than 3-3.5gb of ram, but it's better to have 64bit straight out.

I use 32bit myself, but it wouldn't be a problem for me to switch to 64bit whenever I need it.

I'd go 64bit.

[bigdogchris]

I have also heard of tricking your XP 32 to think theirs more then 3GB of ram.You can only do that with 32bit Server OS. XP is not a server OS.

Get Vista x64 and be done.

[ajm786]

Get Vista x64 and be done.

/thread.

Disregard all the unnecessary and unfounded media bashing of Vista. There is simply no choice. Get Vista x64.

[DeaconFrost]

I just want to know which will be a better in the long run.
I don't think you can really debate this question in the long run. Focus has already shifted to Vista, in terms of application support, driver support, etc.