As we all know, 7 is coming out, the RTM is already out. I am eager to try it out, and I am considering 64bit, I have some questions here. 1) Will it impact on my performance running 32bit apps on 64bit? Like running 32bit games on 64bit? 2) Will running 64bit version of the application on 64bit OS be faster? For instance running Photoshop in 64bit compared to 32bit, is there difference in the performance? Any other matter I should consider? Thanks
x86-64 is just a subset of x86-32 architecture, so all x86 written application will work just fine and there will not be any compatibility issues. In short, no there's no impact. Why not you try it and tell us? If it's a big problem, none of us would be using 64bit already. Your only concern is hardware drivers.
Sure, give me a week or two, I'll try it out Well, I believe almost every hardwares in the market comes with 64bit drivers already. Because I read somewhere, saying that 32bit will run in 64bit environment via emulation, which does not work that good at times
If there's any issue, it would be with 64-bit drivers. This would be a problem for really old hardware but such hardware would not even have 32-bit Windows 7 drivers, much less 64-bit ones. 64-bit applications should run faster but only because it enables the applications to access and utilize more memory. There should be no performance issues where 32-bit games are concerned.
That is not true. The emulation is only meant for those applications that are coded using really old codes.
What about performance wise? Assuming using the same hardware, which would run faster? Photoshop 32bit running on 32bit OS Photoshop 64bit running on 64bit OS Photoshop 32bit running on 64bit OS
Running Win 7 64 bit here...so far there are not much issue around.Find it better than Vista for some reason (low memory usage, like xp XD )ooh, so far i only found 1 issue, 1 of the program i always used, is not working on 64 bit os (both Vista and Win 7)
Hmm, why does that happen if 32 bit software is supported by 64 bit OS? Is your software the very 'old' type ?
So far I haven't really encounter programs that don't work on Vista, that hasn't got a newer replacement.
If your system has 3 GB or less memory, then it really doesn't matter if you are running 64-bit OS/software. They would perform the same as 32-bit OS/software. You will only get improved performance running 64-bit software if you have 4GB or more memory. Then it would be advisable to go 64-bit with both OS and applications.
Well, most 32 bit software works..only that 1 lol, even the developer also mention it's not working for 64 bit os. Unlocker, not an old software..been around quite long..
if its the same unlocker i found on google, yeah it does make sense it wont work on 64-bit. it is an "extension" for explorer 32-bit. but our explorer is 64-bit (64-bit OS). same goes to drivers. 64-bit OS needs 64-bit drivers. cant run 32-bit drivers. i think even antivirus & firewalls are affected.
Oh, Unlocker - the app that's used to unlock files that remained locked. Very useful app. Too bad it's not supported by 64-bit Vista.
Mainly. It's a big deal though, because without moving to 64-bit, you are restricted to just 4GB of memory... and that includes graphics memory, boot ROMs, etc.
Yeah. I did it mainly to fully utilize all my ram too. I mean I'd like it if all 4GBs of ram is used instead of only ~3GB of my 4GB (physicaly) ram used... Let's me run more stuff that can eat it up. I'm with Chai... I really don't see myself using less than 4GB either.
I just installed Windows 7, and I'm like WOW, so many changes, even geek like me suddenly felt so noob in PC, lawl I don't know if its placebo effect or not, but I have this feeling that it's faster XD
The laptop im installing 7 on is only having 3GB, haha, but nevertheless, this PC would only be used for surfing the web, etc, so 64bit would be just fine. Edit - URGH, this is ridiculous, I used IE8, 64bit version but Flash do not have 64bit version yet LAWL
