How important is x64 optimization?

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Ryuho

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Speaking from your experience with x64 OS and various programs, does it make a noticeable difference when it's running in 32bit mode or if it's running native?

It can be any kind of programs, instant messaging, playing games, firewalls, browsers... etc etc..

Oh I want to ask a specific question, Should I go with 32bit mode firefox, or minefield? Is the 64bit optimization worth it to deal with a beta program? or would 32bit mode firefox just be easier to use.
 

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Honestly, *YES*.

The majority of it is optimized code - Firefox is a great example (although I don't use it myself because of lack of Flash for 64bit browsers currently) - get a 64bit version at Mozilla for Windows x64 platform and see the difference - or just read some of the info there.
 

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well that sucks.. so no matter what browser I use, if I want to see flash, I have to use 32bit browser eh..

running a program in 32bit mode in 64bit doesn't make it SLOWER than running it in 32bit OS does it?
 

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    Intel E8500 @ 3.16Ghz
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    EVGA nForce 750i SLI FTW
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    OCZ Reaper HPC 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI N260GTX-T2D896 OC GeForce
    Hard Drives
    WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA
Not noticeably... especially with such a lightweight program such as a web browser.
 

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