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drasthaven · 10-31-2008, 08:13 AM

Quick quesiton, I had an answer from research and other questions but I wanted to make one last assessment. Here it is:

If you have a mobo that runs x86, x64 bit architecture will it run x32 operating systems?

I researched the net and heard of problems with utilizing all the ram and various other program running.

I asked a friend and he said it could prevent software problems.

I asked my schools tech support (who I have no trust in) and they said it makes no difference at all and will run like native.

Has anybody experimented with this? Does anyone have a definite answer?

-Thanks

**FrozenIpaq** · 10-31-2008, 08:25 AM

Should run fine, my system came with 64-bit installed and when I reformatted I used 32-bit, it would be wise to use 64-bit however 32-bit works fine (no problems I noticed). The thing about 64-bit OS's is that not all programs will work, at least that's what I was told and hence my reason to switching to 32-bit on this machine

**BinoPanda** · 10-31-2008, 08:34 AM

I hear windows xp 64bit has program problems, but vista is ok.

eldiablov · 10-31-2008, 08:38 AM

Nope, i've heard of problems with 64 bit vista aswell.

XB301EMOX · 10-31-2008, 09:09 AM

hmm i have x86 hmm i am sure am running a 86 vista and a 32 xp and it works fine

**mohaas05** · 10-31-2008, 12:35 PM

I'd advise against using a 32-bit OS on a 64-bit architecture since you won't be getting maximum performace with it. Besides, nearly every OS today comes in an x86_64 version.

By x32 i assume you mean i386-i686

**GmDude66** · 10-31-2008, 01:32 PM

x86 = 32 bit
x64 = 64 bit

**Tooplex** · 11-05-2008, 10:33 AM

I use 64 bit XP and it works perfectly. Ive only had a couple of really old games that didnt work (compatability reasons) but i got them working with Dosbox. Other than that everything else works perfectly. Drivers are all compatable, its really stable the only crashes i had was when i was overclocking it to much (Trying to make it reach its limit).

So all in all If you have 4gb of ram or more use windows XP 64bit if not keep with xp 32bit. Dont know about vista 64 bit but ive been using 64 bit XP since june.

P.S 32 bit operating systems work 100%. Also have on my computer dual booting Ubuntu 32bit.

10-31-2008, 08:13 AM	#1
drasthaven Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shawano Wi Posts: 37 Trader Feedback: 0	x32 on x86/x64 Quick quesiton, I had an answer from research and other questions but I wanted to make one last assessment. Here it is: If you have a mobo that runs x86, x64 bit architecture will it run x32 operating systems? I researched the net and heard of problems with utilizing all the ram and various other program running. I asked a friend and he said it could prevent software problems. I asked my schools tech support (who I have no trust in) and they said it makes no difference at all and will run like native. Has anybody experimented with this? Does anyone have a definite answer? -Thanks

10-31-2008, 12:35 PM	#6
mohaas05 Join Date: Jan 2007 Real First Name: mohaas05 Location: Land of honey Just Played: San Andreas Posts: 4,255 Trader Feedback: 0	I'd advise against using a 32-bit OS on a 64-bit architecture since you won't be getting maximum performace with it. Besides, nearly every OS today comes in an x86_64 version. By x32 i assume you mean i386-i686 __________________ www.mohaas05.co.cc

10-31-2008, 01:32 PM	#7
GmDude66 Give It All Join Date: Jan 2006 Real First Name: Derek Location: United States Just Played: Burnout Paradise Posts: 3,899 Blog Entries: 1 Trader Feedback: 0	x86 = 32 bit x64 = 64 bit __________________ Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.6ghz (Multiplier: 9x; Bus: 400mhz; FSB: 1600mhz;) GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512 MB (Core: 850mhz; Memory: 1200mhz; Shader: 2100mhz;) ASUS P5K Pro Motherboard Patriot Extreme (2x2GB) / OCZ HPC (2x1GB) 6GB Total Dual Channel RAM (DDR2 1066mhz) OCZ GameXstream 700w 2x Seagate 250GB HD (RAID0)

11-05-2008, 10:33 AM	#8
Tooplex Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mansfield ,England Posts: 1,770 Trader Feedback: 0	I use 64 bit XP and it works perfectly. Ive only had a couple of really old games that didnt work (compatability reasons) but i got them working with Dosbox. Other than that everything else works perfectly. Drivers are all compatable, its really stable the only crashes i had was when i was overclocking it to much (Trying to make it reach its limit). So all in all If you have 4gb of ram or more use windows XP 64bit if not keep with xp 32bit. Dont know about vista 64 bit but ive been using 64 bit XP since june. P.S 32 bit operating systems work 100%. Also have on my computer dual booting Ubuntu 32bit. __________________ Im now a City of Heroes/Villians player. Wah Hey!

10-31-2008, 08:25 AM	#2
FrozenIpaq Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,986 Trader Feedback: 0	Should run fine, my system came with 64-bit installed and when I reformatted I used 32-bit, it would be wise to use 64-bit however 32-bit works fine (no problems I noticed). The thing about 64-bit OS's is that not all programs will work, at least that's what I was told and hence my reason to switching to 32-bit on this machine

10-31-2008, 08:34 AM	#3
BinoPanda Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: cardboard box Posts: 484 Trader Feedback: 0	I hear windows xp 64bit has program problems, but vista is ok.

10-31-2008, 08:38 AM	#4
eldiablov Banned for LIFE Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: East London, England Posts: 2 Trader Feedback: 0	Nope, i've heard of problems with 64 bit vista aswell.

10-31-2008, 09:09 AM	#5
XB301EMOX Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 18 Trader Feedback: 0	hmm i have x86 hmm i am sure am running a 86 vista and a 32 xp and it works fine

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