32-Bit Emulators

[JungleJme]

Hi everyone,

 

I've just finished my first self-build and installed Windows Home Premium 64 bit last night. Haven't gone any further yet as it was late but it seemed to boot without a hitch. I've got enough knowledge to know that some programs/applications will require 32-bit emulators to run, but not enough to know which apps will need them or what to download!

 

The rig is going to be primarily for gaming and also movie/music download/storage. I'm not even going to bother with MS Office as that's already on my laptop which i use for work.

 

Also any further advice, general tips and do's or don'ts for a Vista 64-bit install would be appreciated as this is my first Vista install.

 

Thanks

 

Jme

 

Vista Home Premium 64-bit

Quad Q6600 @ 2.4ghz

2 x 320GB WD HD

4GB OCZ PC3-10666

Sapphie Radeon 4870 1GB

[Guest Wolfeymole]

Well there's some good pro's and cons here Jungle.

 

Vista: Should I Install 64-bit or 32-bit Version? (x64 vs x86) | Microsoft Vista | Tech-Recipes

[Tootech]

I used a 64 bit Vista install for a good while, and I found that most apps now do have a 64 bit installer. Although I have to say I'm not a gamer.

 

I think we are gradually moving over to 64 bit computing - HP and the like have a good few 64 bit Vista systems out there now.

 

require 32-bit emulators to run

 

Can you explain this a little further, I'm usure of what you are referring to.......

[JungleJme]

I thought you might have to install software that imitates a 32-bit system for certain apps but like i said i didn't know too much about it, but after a bit more net research it appears that i'll be ok. Thanks for the replies though.