[PCWorks] Pros & cons of 64 bit
- From: "Virginia Da Costa" <vdacosta@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "pcworks" <pcworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:14:47 -0000
I am planning to buy a new custom-built computer, being fed up with the
slowness of my ancient laptop and using other people's cast-off desktops.
Question is, whether to change to 64 bit hardware and Vista 64 bit? Windows
Secrets article dated 25/09/08 said "Don't go from XP to Vista unless you go
64 bit" I have been very satisfied with XP in general and don't really want
to change, but it seems a pity to buy a new machine and use an OS which is
soon going to run out of support (although extended support is due to
continue for a while). On the other hand, should I wait for Windows 7 - but
that might mean waiting a long time and I need a new computer quickly!
What are the implications of moving to 64 bit? What about existing drivers
and software? Will all that have to change? What kind of motherboard
supports 64 bit? I know there are definitely fewer memory limitations, but
what about all the everyday apps and such things.
I look forward to your expert feedback before making a decision. Thanks
Virginia
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