Hi,
Support for XP has ended so I'm getting Windows 7, but I am not sure if I should go for the 32 or 64 bit version.
Cons (for 64-bit): Most of my system is 7 years old, and I have a feeling the 32-bit version will give me fewer problems with hardware compatibility, drivers, and so on. Do you agree with that?
(Here I have to mention that I am unwilling to flash the bios at any point - the risk of my destryoing the computer is too great).
On the other hand, I know the 64-bit version is faster (and my CPU is 64-bit). Also, I am wondering if a 32-bit system will have problems running new programs, games, etc. I hope to use the PC for at least a year or two.
Thanks for reading and for any input you might have. You can see my system specs in my signature.
Support for XP has ended so I'm getting Windows 7, but I am not sure if I should go for the 32 or 64 bit version.
Cons (for 64-bit): Most of my system is 7 years old, and I have a feeling the 32-bit version will give me fewer problems with hardware compatibility, drivers, and so on. Do you agree with that?
(Here I have to mention that I am unwilling to flash the bios at any point - the risk of my destryoing the computer is too great).
On the other hand, I know the 64-bit version is faster (and my CPU is 64-bit). Also, I am wondering if a 32-bit system will have problems running new programs, games, etc. I hope to use the PC for at least a year or two.
Thanks for reading and for any input you might have. You can see my system specs in my signature.