Vista help required

[Grier78]

yes but the problem at the moment is that all software is pretty much designed and written for 32 bit, meaning that any 64 bit version will be ported from that, and can cause problems,
maybe I will stick to the 32 bit then change over later.

Use 64bit version if you want more than 4GB of ram, otherwise there isnt much difference, excpet you cant upgrade 32bit XP to 64bit Vista, you have to do a clean wipe and a fresh install.

[Graham C]

Was thinking of building a new pc - do the poker sites work on 64bit Vista?  Do normal programs have issues with it?

Is 4gb of RAM overkill for playing poker and using Photoshop or will a simpler 2gb of RAM and 32bit Vista be better? 

[bobAlike]

yes but the problem at the moment is that all software is pretty much designed and written for 32 bit, meaning that any 64 bit version will be ported from that, and can cause problems,
maybe I will stick to the 32 bit then change over later.

Use 64bit version if you want more than 4GB of ram, otherwise there isnt much difference, excpet you cant upgrade 32bit XP to 64bit Vista, you have to do a clean wipe and a fresh install.

Pretty sure you will have to make sure your hardware is also 64bit compatible.

[Diablos]

It's mainly processor and motherboard that has to be 64bit other parts tend not to matter.
I use 64 bit vista ultimate and it's great, really quick and running things after an initial startup thats normal but I run a lot fo apps like bluetooth controller etc.