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Old 06-24-2008   #1 (permalink)
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64 or 32?

OK so I'm setting up my first custom build computer.

2.5ghz AMD 4600+ Dual-Core 64-bit
80gb+320gb+160gb HDDsvista 64 bit
4gb RAM
GeForce 4800 GS
onboard audio

Decent computer.
My primary system will be Ubuntu or Kubuntu 8.04 64-bit (haven't decided which one yet)

However, I do need Windows installed to run Photoshop/Illustrator CS3 and iTunes. That's it. I'll probably also need internet access to get stock images, tutorials, and buy stuff from the iTunes store.

My question:
64-bit or 32-bit Vista? I'm thinking about Home Premium or Ultimate.

thanks,
-superbenny
Old 06-24-2008   #2 (permalink)
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Re: 64 or 32?

Photoshop CS4 will be 64-bit. I would consider 64-bit Vista for it.
Old 06-24-2008   #3 (permalink)
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Re: 64 or 32?

If you want to use all of your 4gig of ram 64bit is the only option.
Old 06-24-2008   #4 (permalink)
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Re: 64 or 32?

I agree, if you have 64 bit driver versions for all of your devices, then 64 bit Vista is the way to go.

This might be an interesting read for you about 64 bit to help out.

64-bit: More than just the RAM

Shawn
Old 06-24-2008   #5 (permalink)
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Re: 64 or 32?

Windows Vista Ultimate also comes in a 32 bit version, not just 64.
I'm using that version myself.

Shadow
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