windows 7 prof 64 bit.

[nitelife2989]

I am thinking of ordering window 7 64 bit prof and was wondering if anyone could tell me there personal experiences with it and weather its recommended. i mean i can read what micro soft says about it but we all know its useless. im mainly looking to use it for gaming and running multi apps at one time.  so if you would share that would be much appreciated.

[kpac]

How much RAM do you have?

[nitelife2989]

it will be 4GB and i would still have 2 extra slots for more RAM

[kpac]

You should be set to go, so. I haven't used to Pro version, but I'm using Ultimate at the moment. I can't fault it. I'm not sure of the differences between the two, but there isn't much in the price anyway.

[patio]

I've been running the 64bit ver of Ultimate from the Beta...thru the RC and now the final build and i would recommend it to anyone...

Although i will add a Disclaimer...i don't do that much gaming.
You may want to consider a dual-boot option with XP and Win7.....
This can be setup on either seperate HDD's and /or partitions...

[nitelife2989]

how does the 32 bit compare to the 64 bit?

[patio]

They're identical except for performance....
Though there are very few of them the apps that are written to take advantage of the 64bit enviornment are noticeably snappier.

[Geriden]

how does the 32 bit compare to the 64 bit?

32bit can only utilize 3.5gb of RAM making 64bit potential performance significantly better.

As for windows 7 64bit, i personally cant fault it, love it, perfect for a hardcore gamer with exellent compatibility

[BC_Programmer]

32bit can only utilize 3.5gb of RAM making 64bit potential performance significantly better.

As for windows 7 64bit, i personally cant fault it, love it, perfect for a hardcore gamer with exellent compatibility

32-bit CAN utilize more RAM but microsoft won't let it

the actual amount that is usable varies, too. additionally, for RAM amounts < 3.5GB, the fact that x64 can utilize more RAM doesn't really help performance, since, well, the RAM isn't there.

[kpac]

http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,96532.0.html

[nitelife2989]

I now have Windows 7... On major problem my system keeps restarting at random times. is that windows or what?

[patio]

With that much info to go on this may take some time...

[nitelife2989]

additional info....

Restarting at random times (cant figure out a pattern)

Brand New PC
custom made
i5 motherboard
2GB ram
enermax phoenix neo case
9800 GTX video card
1 TB HDD

any specific Info you want please ask

[patio]

PSU make and wattage ? ?

[nitelife2989]

OCZ Fatal1ty Series Power Supply - 700-Watt