Microsoft Vista

[The boy 4rm oz]

I'm thinking of upgrading to a Core 2 Duo system by mid year and will probably upgrade to an OEM Version of Vista Ultimate and was just wondering if I should get the 32-Bit or the 64Bit version. Also is the OEm Version any different from the really expensive $800.00 AUS version?

[SgtM]

Well, the 32 or 64 bit edition will depend whether you are getting a 32 or 64 bit processor.

I'm not sure of editions in other countries, but here is a link to Microsoft's Vista comparison page.

[Redundant]

I read that both the 32 and 64 bit versions were on the same disc. Not 100% sure about this though.

Also, I think all versions of vista are on the same disc but what installs depends on your activation code...

[sirkillalot617]

Well i do think if ur gettin a new cpu it will probebly be 64 bit anyway.

[.Maleficus.]

I read in PC World that the 64-bit ran slower than the 32-bit, even on 64-bit processors. I guess I would go with the 32-bit.

[The boy 4rm oz]

For Me there is a $5 difference between 64 and 32 bit versions with 32 being more expensive. A Core 2 Duo E6600 is 32 bit right?, I will probably get the 32 bit then.

[Ronyx]

Strike 2 for Ronyx. It's the first red rule. Don't do it again.

-Dave

[DaveW]

No more talk of piracy or cracking. Especially you Ronyx, this is the second time i've had to delete one your posts.

-Dave

[jdbnsn]

I've been real curious about this, does anyone here have any experience upgrading from Win XP to Vista 64bit? I was wondering if it would be faster or slower due to new features. Reason I wanted to know is long ago I installed a trial version of Win XP 64bit and it ran wicked fast. Although it was likely because of stripped down features, but I would like to know if it's worth the dough.

[.Maleficus.]

For Me there is a $5 difference between 64 and 32 bit versions with 32 being more expensive. A Core 2 Duo E6600 is 32 bit right?, I will probably get the 32 bit then.

C2Ds are 64-bit. I would get the 32-bit anyways though.