Question about 64-bit Windows 7

[thenext8seconds]

Is there any point for me to install 64-bit Windows 7 instead of 32-bit Windows 7 given my circumstances?

I have a 64-bit processor (AMD Athlon X2 4200+, 2.2 Ghz).
But the thing is, I only have one gig of ram, and I have no intentions of ever (on this computer anyway) upgrading to more than 3.5 gigs of ram.

So would I really benefit with the 64-bit Windows if I'm not even going to have that much ram on this computer? I don't do heavy image editing or video encoding.

Would it really be detrimental to just stay with 32-bit Windows for me? I don't like having to have two different folders of Program Files. I had tried 64-bit Windows Vista, but couldn't notice any difference.

 

[MadDog56]

No, there's no point.

No, there's no benefit without the ram and workload.

No, there's nothing wrong with staying with 32bit.

 

[angryman]

Like maddog said, there will be no benefit for you because of your lack of RAM. 32bit handles less ram better, while 64 can detect more then 4 gigs and makes good use of it. There are other benefits but with your amount of ram you will not see them.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello thenext8seconds, welcome to Se7en Forums!


Have a look at this article, at the link below.

64-bit: More than just the RAM - Vista Forums















Later :shock: Ted

 

[thenext8seconds]

Thank you guys! Yay! Now I know