Windows 7 or XP?

MasterSavant · Oct 23, 2010

alexandraM said:
are you saying you can't run a 32 bit operating system with a 64 bit CPU :questionm

Best thing is to get a chip that supports 64-bit systems, and then you can give yourself the choice of either one. You can install a different OS on different hard drives and just switch them out... this is highly recommended if you are using a laptop (WAY too much work if you are using a desktop)... This way, you don't even have to decide on Windows 7, 32-bit vs 64-bit, etc. You can just get them ALL.

I can run any OS when necessary (great for testing software compatibility and doing benchmark speed tests), however I NEVER use Vista. 'Nuff said!

MasterSavant · Oct 23, 2010

kingbug said:
You can probably but what's the point? You won't any benefits of 64-bit computing if your OS isn't 64-bit too.

Just to clear up the confusion - You CAN run 32-bit OS on a 64-bit system. It just doesn't work the other way. So far, I haven't found a HUGE difference between using 32-bit and 64-bit systems - system speed and ability to compute depend on a number of factors including the software you are using, the software you have installed, the way you've configured your OS, etc. There are alot of variables.

royalmice · Oct 23, 2010

Mu vote goes out to Win 7, i think it is a really good and stable platform and if you disable all the fancy crap that comes along then you have a very good OS

schrute · Oct 23, 2010

but which is better, I am using CAD, 3d rendering, photoshop...
32 bit or 64 bit?

Buzzika · Oct 23, 2010

MoneyTiger said:
If you need more RAM support, you can choose Win 7.

Win7 is a 64Bit system, it can support more RAM than XP, XP can only support 3G RAM.

Thanks.

You are talking about the 32 bit Xp... xp 64 bit can support larger amount...
WIN 7 also supports only 4 gigs [32 bit].. so ur comparison is worthless here..

fortunately · Oct 23, 2010

7 is really nice, not like Vista. In 7 you dont have to collect all drivers, everthing looks more modern.

virtualdamage · Oct 23, 2010

Well most people in the world still use XP around 70%

Windows 7 is sharing about 25% of the market for now.Windows 7 for a new PC is OK, but XP is the OS that you want. What more can you ask of a OS? It supports everything.

nycwriter · Oct 23, 2010

I also love XP and would have stayed with that (Vista was a complete disaster, even my friend who works for Microsoft agrees), but I have been really happy with Windows 7. I feel like eventually they're going to phase out XP anyway, so even if you go with that now and use it as long as you can, you might want to have a copy of 7 as a backup. Just my opinion. Oh, some software doesn't work with XP anymore, but it doesn't sound like that's much of a concern.

texstorm2442 · Oct 23, 2010

In my tests, windows XP is faster but only for so long, like 1-2months it almost seems like it "Caches up"

Windows 7 does not do this, but isnt as fast as XP when XP is at its finest, BUT it supports directX11 , video games seem to run/look better because of the new drivers etc.

I prefer windows XP because everything is compatible with it so I use xp for work, and windows 7 for my "Play" computer.

zivmaymon · Oct 25, 2010

7 of course, why comprimising?

MiLiTARYiV · Oct 25, 2010

2011 Chevy Corvette V12 or 2008 Chevy Corvette V8 same price..? You make the choice

MasterSavant · Oct 25, 2010

texstorm2442 said:
In my tests, windows XP is faster but only for so long, like 1-2months it almost seems like it "Caches up"

Windows 7 does not do this, but isnt as fast as XP when XP is at its finest, BUT it supports directX11 , video games seem to run/look better because of the new drivers etc.

I prefer windows XP because everything is compatible with it so I use xp for work, and windows 7 for my "Play" computer.

Sounds like you need to clean up your registry and defrag your hard drive on your XP system. Also, check msconfig to make sure that unnecessary programs aren't running all the time in the background. A slow-down after a period of time (1 to 2 months) usually has to do with too much built-up "crap" from software installations, or you've been surfing the internet without activex controls disabled and/or flash cookies set up to be stored on your computer.

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