- Apr 15, 2003
- 348
- 0
- 0
It's time to reformat and I have two options: Windows XP or XP 64. (I would like to put Vista on, but Creative does not make a Vista driver for my sound card, so it will have to wait until I buy a new sound card or rebuild).
I've done some googling on 32 bit XP versus 64 bit XP performance and the articles all concluded that XP 64 is not worth it. But all the articles were old; 3 years at least. I'm wondering if things have changed since then. Would I notice an improvement in performance with XP 64? I've already found 64 bit drivers for my video card and sound card.
I mostly use my computer for internet, email, listening to music, and occasional gaming. And of the apps I use, I don't think any of them have 64 bit versions (Winamp, LotRO). So I'm guessing it would be a waste of my time, but thought I'd ask.
I've done some googling on 32 bit XP versus 64 bit XP performance and the articles all concluded that XP 64 is not worth it. But all the articles were old; 3 years at least. I'm wondering if things have changed since then. Would I notice an improvement in performance with XP 64? I've already found 64 bit drivers for my video card and sound card.
I mostly use my computer for internet, email, listening to music, and occasional gaming. And of the apps I use, I don't think any of them have 64 bit versions (Winamp, LotRO). So I'm guessing it would be a waste of my time, but thought I'd ask.