Should I switch to Vista 64 bit?

[gxsaurav]

I am currently using Windows Vista Ultimate 32 bit edition & my computer's hardware configuration is already known to many people here. I am about to upgrade to 3 GB RAM ( 1X2 GB & 1X1 GB DDR 2 800). Now 3 GB RAM will work fine with 32bit Windows but I was thinking that should I upgrade to 64bit edition of Vista? Will it give any performance benefit? I have checked compatibility & 90% of the apps & drivers I use are available in 64bit version & if not they can run in 32bit Mode.

Is there any speed & performance benefit going with 64bit vista when running with less then 4 GB RAM.?

[zyberboy]

You will get a definite 10~30% boost in in 64 bit apps,but driver problems are still der.

ok now answer my question
Shud i switch to windows vista 32 bit? frm xp sp3?
wt r the reasons other than security,dx10
My concerns abt vista r.....increased power usage,noise, HDD activity,n increaded cpu n gfx temps,sluggishness

[gxsaurav]

Originally Posted by zyberboy

You will get a definite 10~30% boost in in 64 bit apps,but driver problems are still der.

I checked, I got 64bit drivers for all my hardware.

Shud i switch to windows vista 32 bit? frm xp sp3?

If XP works for u then no, else do it. You will like it.

wt r the reasons other than security,dx10

Ease of Use, more response in OS.

My concerns abt vista r.....increased power usage,noise, HDD activity,n increaded cpu n gfx temps,sluggishness

These problems don't exist.

[cyborg47]

my config is core2quad q9300, XFX nvidia nforce 780i,2X2GB ddr2, 500GB HDD, should i go for 64bit vista or 64bit XP....

[debsuvra]

Originally Posted by cyborg47

my config is core2quad q9300, XFX nvidia nforce 780i,2X2GB ddr2, 500GB HDD, should i go for 64bit vista or 64bit XP....

As you got 4GB RAM then 32bit Vista is limiting the memory usage in your PC. Switch to 64bit after being sure that all of your PC components have proper 64bit drivers from their respective vendors.