Is a 64 bit computer a better investment compared to the 32 bit ones?

It is not that easy really. as you already know, most of the software fits 32 bit processors perfectly nowadays and it has been a long time since first 64 bit processor was distributed but there are still many problems when it comes to personal usage. If you are planning to use that 64 bit system for a business or another thing like that, it might be very useful because you will need to run some specific softwares only and you will have more performance from the computer. but when it comes to personal usage, I don't think 64 bit is ready for us yet. because if I had a 64 bit system now, I wouldn't be able to play my favourite games or do my school work via using some special software. Personal usage is usually limitless, so you won't feel very good if your computer doesn't run some softwares just because of that problem. but again, for business purposes I think it should be very good.

Obviously 64 bit is the better choice. i have a 64 bit Core 2 Duo processor, but I am using a 32 bit version of Windows at the moment. With a 64 bit system you have the option of installing either, which is a far more versatile choice.

Hi Al_Bodid, pardon me for saying this but 64 bit is the only way to go. Soon 32bit processors/board/memory would be hard to find and expensive.

Yes you are making the right decision.if you have a modern computer.you can work at higher speed and save a lot of time.also you can upgrade the computer according to your needs.

Personally I am Using 32bit software at the moment, because I've seen a lot of my friends having problems with drivers and such. I think most of the drivers issues have been resolved for most applications, and I made sure my newest computer was 64bit architecture, as I want to move to vista 64bit in the next year or so. Yes I think 64bit would be way better than 32bit and would have 64bit now except I want to move from XP to vista 64bit, and a specific program I use has some driver issues still. I would suggest 64bit XP, probably less bugs at the moment and since you'll be able to use more than 2gb of ram it would be a lot faster. The industry is moving towards 64bit rapidly from what I've seen and experienced, most of my friends have 64bit.

I've been using 64 bit for three years now. I have a 1.8 GHz AMD 64 but processor on my PC, and it runs faster than a 2.2GHz intel 32 bit. So there you go. That gives you enough info about the speed. Yes, I think that the 64 bit processors will overtake the market and obliviate the older version and also as you mentioned, Software programmers are always looking at making their softwares better and always wish that the End User have a high End Rig. So I recommend you getting a higher end PC, with comtemporary hardware Thanks bourne