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New MBP.. 64 or 32 bit windows?
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<blockquote data-quote="INTELligent" data-source="post: 682777" data-attributes="member: 47223"><p>Actually guys... I run 32-bit on my laptop and 64-bit on my desktop(Vista)... There is no difference, the 64-bit runs quite a bit smoother actually and the drivers are indifferent. If it says 64-bit then it's for 64-bit, if it says 32-bit then it's for 32-bit. And when it comes to drivers, the main drivers you have to worry about are your video drivers, nVidia and ATi both make drivers labeled for 32-bit or 64-bit usage. </p><p></p><p>You might as well go with Vista, your Macbook will have no problem with it. Since it is Vista, go ahead and get the 64-bit, The Orange Box and Steam both run on it without a hitch. I think Steam runs better on Vista x64 than it did when I had my old PC with XP x86. Unless you are messing with these crappy applications made by some foreigner from a third world country in Visual Basic, you will have no problem with program compatibility. </p><p></p><p>And the overly obsessive Mac fans here will probably attempt to tell you how "bad" Vista is. They haven't a clue because they've probably never experienced it first hand. They'd prefer to get it the 'he said, she said' method.</p><p></p><p>My vote goes to 64-bit Vista...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="INTELligent, post: 682777, member: 47223"] Actually guys... I run 32-bit on my laptop and 64-bit on my desktop(Vista)... There is no difference, the 64-bit runs quite a bit smoother actually and the drivers are indifferent. If it says 64-bit then it's for 64-bit, if it says 32-bit then it's for 32-bit. And when it comes to drivers, the main drivers you have to worry about are your video drivers, nVidia and ATi both make drivers labeled for 32-bit or 64-bit usage. You might as well go with Vista, your Macbook will have no problem with it. Since it is Vista, go ahead and get the 64-bit, The Orange Box and Steam both run on it without a hitch. I think Steam runs better on Vista x64 than it did when I had my old PC with XP x86. Unless you are messing with these crappy applications made by some foreigner from a third world country in Visual Basic, you will have no problem with program compatibility. And the overly obsessive Mac fans here will probably attempt to tell you how "bad" Vista is. They haven't a clue because they've probably never experienced it first hand. They'd prefer to get it the 'he said, she said' method. My vote goes to 64-bit Vista... [/QUOTE]
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