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Win7 32 bit or 64 bit, pros and cons

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Will soon get a new Win7 PC. Any thoughts on 32 bit vs 64bit?
 
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64 bit:

Pro: can handle more than 4gb of memory
Pro: can effecitively calculate bigger numbers in one go (although this doesn't mean it is faster)
Con: Some software doesn't work, older software has more problems
Con: More expensive

32 bit

Pro: Much more compatible with software
Pro: cheaper option
Con: Limit of 4gb ram

Its an easy one really it all depends on what you plan on doing with your computer.

If you intend to use it for the internet and game play 32bit

If you are doing something hardcore, such as 3D graphics design, a lot of video encoding, you need an extra few frames per second on games etc... then 64bit

64bit is quickly becoming a standard but its not there yet, most people should consider buying a new pc every 3-5 years, and upgrading their current PC every 1 1/2 - 3 years I would imagine in 3 years 64 bit will be a bit more appropriate but for 90% of peoples needs, 32 bit is the winner
 
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