Installing Games on Vista Ultimate x64

m1ke905

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I was just wondering, If I have a x64 based PC running Windows Vista Ultimate 64 bit version, should I install all my games in the Program Files folder or in the Program Files (x86) folder, I know that the x86 program files folder is meant for 32 bit applications, does it make a difference when you install games in the x64 program files folder rather than the x86 folder? Would uninstalling and then reinstalling the games onto the x64 program files folder increase the performance of the game at all or does it make a difference at all since my PC is running Vista Ultimate 64bit anyway.


My PC Specifications:
x64 based system
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Quad-Core 2.83GHz
Fan: Cooler Master Hyper TX X2
Motherboard: ASUS P5N-T Deluxe NVIDIA 780i
Memory: Corsair XMS2 Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 1066MHz
Storage: Seagate 1TB (2x500GB) SATA 32MB cache
Graphics: 2 x NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX+ 512MB (SLI)
Audio: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium
Optical: Pioneer 20x DVD-writer SATA
Chassis: Cooler Master Cosmos 1000
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750W Quad
Keyboard: Razer Lycosa
Mouse: Ikari Steelseries
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Ferosity 2800 SLI
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Quad-Core 2.83GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5N-T Deluxe NVIDIA 780i
    Memory
    Corsair XMS2 Dominator 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 1066MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 x NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX+ 512MB (SLI)
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19' Acer LCD
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 1TB (2x500GB) SATA 32MB cache
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750W Quad
    Case
    Cooler Master Cosmos 1000
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper TX X2
    Other Info
    Optical: Plextor PX-820SA 20X DVD-writer SATA
Most games are 32bit except for crysis which is both.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Compaq Presario/SR5113WM
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 1.9Ghz
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N68-LA
    Memory
    PNY Optima Memory DDR2 2GB 2x1 kit
    Graphics Card(s)
    PNY Nvidia 8400 GS 256MB
    Sound Card
    On board RealTek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer X163W LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital 160 GB SATA 3G (3.0Gb/sec)
    7200 rpm
    Western Digital 160 GB IDE
    PSU
    Dynex 400w
    Case
    Nothin Special
    Cooling
    Stock
    Keyboard
    Standard 102 key with volume and sleep buttons
    Mouse
    Wireless Logitech LX7
    Internet Speed
    Comcrap 10mb cable
    Other Info
    Insignia 2.1 speakers, wireless Xbox 360 controller w/plug n play charger, Belkin wireless G + mimo usb network adapter.
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