XP 64-bit versus 32-bit

[Guest Ken]

Is there any advantage/disadvantage to using the 64-bit version of XP

even though I have no apps that would use it? I am wondering if there

is a pure speed advantage if the 64-bit version is used because of the

ability to address more than 3+GB of RAM. Also, which cpu's would be

best to use with the 64-bit version: quad core?

 

Thanks,

 

Ken K

[Guest Gerry]

Re: XP 64-bit versus 32-bit

 

Ken

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/64-bit

 

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Hope this helps.

 

Gerry

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Ken wrote:

> Is there any advantage/disadvantage to using the 64-bit version of XP

> even though I have no apps that would use it? I am wondering if there

> is a pure speed advantage if the 64-bit version is used because of the

> ability to address more than 3+GB of RAM. Also, which cpu's would be

> best to use with the 64-bit version: quad core?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Ken K

[Guest DrewClayton]

Re: XP 64-bit versus 32-bit

 

On Jun 10, 8:13 am, Ken <nore...@charter.net> wrote:

> Is there any advantage/disadvantage to using the 64-bit version of XP

> even though I have no apps that would use it?  I am wondering if there

> is a pure speed advantage if the 64-bit version is used because of the

> ability to address more than 3+GB of RAM.  Also, which cpu's would be

> best to use with the 64-bit version: quad core?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Ken K

 

There is a speed increase, but what you must check is whether your

hardware has compatible drivers. They must say they are compatible

with XP 64bit.

[Guest Michael]

Re: XP 64-bit versus 32-bit

 

Ken wrote:

> Is there any advantage/disadvantage to using the 64-bit version of XP

> even though I have no apps that would use it? I am wondering if there

> is a pure speed advantage if the 64-bit version is used because of the

> ability to address more than 3+GB of RAM. Also, which cpu's would be

> best to use with the 64-bit version: quad core?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Ken K

XP 64-bit is certainly faster and more reliable (because it is Windows

Server 2003).