Overclocking: XP vs Vista 64

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Quick question,

Is there any notable difference between Windows XP 32-bit Home and Vista Home Premium 64-bit in terms of attaining a stable overclock? I've heard all manner of horror stories regarding 64-bit operating systems and overclocking, and horror stories in general regarding Vista 64.

Currently, I'm running XP with a DX10 card and 4GB of ram (only 3.2 recognized by XP). I was looking to upgrade to Vista 64, but am afraid it will upset my otherwise stable overclock. Will I be forced to reset the CMOS and start from scratch with Vista? Or should I be able to retain my current settings, as the hardware itself will be identical?
 
I don't think OS will matter much, if at all when it comes to the stability of your OS.

If anything, Vista might push your hardware a bit more because of Aero but that's about it.
 
I don't see any reason why not. I am running Vista 64-bit with a Q6700 @ 3.2GHz but I think my PSU is going bad so I think that is keeping me from going any higher. I never ran XP on this system though. I don't see why an OS would affect your overclock in the least. Just make sure that there are 64-bit vista drivers for all of your hardware before you upgrade.
 
Stability may become an issue because you are running different hardware.. at least in your operating system's detection. Vista 64 will recognize more memory and therefore it may affect your overall stability if you are running an unstable OC (doesn't pass the 24 hour test).
 
I'm running Vista Ultimate X64, no problems with OC'ing. I have my Q6700 @ 3.33GHz and have hit 3.5GHz but my southbridge is holding it back.
 
Overclocking is on the hardware level. You'll be just as stable, assuming your overlclock is properly done and stable.
 
Odd, i have xp pro 32 bit and vista 32 bit os. And i noticed the vista takes a bit more settings to be stable in then the xp does. Vista will actually crash with the same settings i use in xp. Xp runs great, but vista requires a bit more volts to get stable. Now this is my experience and the 15% in benchmark scores , times etc all come into play also.

Good Day
 
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