32 bit or 64 bit

sygnus21 said:

Just to clarify what Mike is saying.... it makes no difference where you or Windows puts the files/programs, if it's installed under a 64-bit OS, it needs to be 64-bit compatible - whether it goes into the 32-bit program files folder or not is irrelevant.

Just to clarify.

Hmmm...that's not true. I think you have mistyped something there. You can install 32 BIT programs under Windows 7 x64.

Windows 7 provides the compatibilty layer required, and it works for most of the available 32 BIT software.

I run many identical 32 BIT programs on various systems, including Windows 7 x64.

Regards....Mike Connor

BTNH108464 said:

I had to have a 64bit PC, i work with 3d software, it is a must.

No, it is not a "Must". Some software runs somewhat faster on it, and it can address far more RAM than a 32 BIT system, and for those reasons alone it can be very advantageous, but it is not a "Must".

Which machine and system you obtain or use depends entirely on what you want to do with it.

Telling people that things are a "must" merely confuses the issue.

Regards....Mike Connor