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64 or 32 bit XP for gaming?
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I recommend 64 bit. I have 64 bit Vista Ultimate on my MBP.
Pros:
More memory capability being read.
Faster with normal use.
Can read/write fairy fast
Cons:
Not all drivers support 64 bit
Most apps don't support 64 bit, so two apps run instead of 1
Those are what I know, and I know there's a lot more.
Pros:
More memory capability being read.
Faster with normal use.
Can read/write fairy fast
Cons:
Not all drivers support 64 bit
Most apps don't support 64 bit, so two apps run instead of 1
Those are what I know, and I know there's a lot more.
I have had good luck running Vista 64 with the games I play (LOTRO, WAR, L4D) and no driver issues.
If you have more than 4GB in your Mac, you'll definitely want the 64 bit version of Windows or you won't be able to see the memory. Even with only 4GB, 32 bit will only see ~3.25GB of that.
Most games don't need, nor can they take advantage of a 64 bit environment (a few rare exceptions like Crysis or Farcry (can't remember) are available in native 64bit). But, it doesn't seem to hurt to run 32 bit games in 64 bit from my experience.
If you install 64 bit, you can have both worlds. Install 32 and you are out of luck if you need something 64 bit.
Mike
If you have more than 4GB in your Mac, you'll definitely want the 64 bit version of Windows or you won't be able to see the memory. Even with only 4GB, 32 bit will only see ~3.25GB of that.
Most games don't need, nor can they take advantage of a 64 bit environment (a few rare exceptions like Crysis or Farcry (can't remember) are available in native 64bit). But, it doesn't seem to hurt to run 32 bit games in 64 bit from my experience.
If you install 64 bit, you can have both worlds. Install 32 and you are out of luck if you need something 64 bit.
Mike
