Should I upgrade to 64 bit?

(I'm guessing this would be the right section to put this in)

As you can see from my system specs info, I only have 2GB of RAM. That is the maximum the mobi can handle and the next computer I am going to build will be a £2000 job in the far-ish future.
I'm currently running windows 7 professional 32 bit on this machine, but it is a 64 bit capable processor.
Given that I only have 2GB of RAM and reinstalling all software, especially Portal in Steam (would take weeks to download again), what are the benefits of 64 bit?

Other geeks may say something else, but in my opinion you can save you from the trouble of reinstalling. With your motherboard and current hardware setup, there's nothing to gain in installing a 64-bit OS.

Really. Just wait your new rig.

Kari

Ok, thanks you two :)

Archmage said:

If you play with toys like Photoshop, AutoCAD and others, go to the 64 bits, even with 2 Gb of RAM.

If not, stay in 32 bits. :)

I use paint.net sometimes, but none of those programs, so I'll stick with 32 bit. Thanks for the advice :)

okay, thanks. can't wait to get a new rig built with 64 bit running fine :)
thanks for the advice all, I'll stick with 32 bit then.