Should I migrate from Win 7 HE x64 to Win 8 RP 32 bit?

xtrmcdr

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I have a dilemma here. Right now I'm using a HP notebook with Core i5 and 2gb DDR3 RAM. It is preinstalled with Win 7 HE 64 bit. I've used it for close to a year and just recently I've reformatted it and install a clean Win 7 HE 64bit without the bloatware from HP. I've saved some RAM resources by doing so.

Now my concern is, with only 2gb of RAM, and from what I've read on the net, some would say that it is preferable to use a 32bit Windows on a 2gb of RAM rather than x64. So now I am deciding whether or not to just use Win 7 until I get a newer laptop in the future or should I convert to Windows 8 32bit?

One more thing, my HD is of a dynamic drive so I can't do dual boot, which is my first plan. So what should I do?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 7 HE x64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Intel i5 460M 2.53GHz
    Memory
    2 GB DDR3 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATi Mobility Radeon 5460
The best option is to add more ram. The only reason to use 32 bit these days(if you're not ruining ancient applications) is to save ram and HDD space, but ram is really, really cheap. You should be able to bump your laptop up to 8GB for under $50. If you really want 8, you should probably wait until the final release comes out.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 RTM (Retinas taking damage...)
    CPU
    i5 2500
    Motherboard
    msi p67a-g43
    Memory
    16 GB DDR3 1333
    Graphics Card(s)
    2x Nvidia 9800 GTX+
No, there is no point in upgrading to the RP at this point. Instead, just download the 90 day Demo of the RTM and then you can add a real key when the final goes on sale.

I'd suggest using the 64 bit version if you have 2GB or more, since you might decide to add more RAM later, and x64 may have some performance improvements (probably minor, but take what you can get).
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    CPU
    Intel i7 3770K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77X-UD4 TH
    Memory
    16GB DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GTX 650
    Sound Card
    Onboard Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Auria 27" IPS + 2x Samsung 23"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440 + 2x 2048x1152
    Hard Drives
    Corsair m4 256GB, 2 WD 2TB drives
    Case
    Antec SOLO II
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
    Mouse
    Logitech MX
I have a policy of always maxing out my systems to the maximum amount of RAM the system will support and that has served me well. I personally don't run the 64bit version of any OS on less than 4GB of RAM. RAM upgrades are cheap and give good value for the $ spent, IMHO...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 10 Pro 64bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built Intel i7-3770k-based system
    CPU
    Intel i7-3770k, Overclocked to 4.6GHz (46x100) with Corsair H110i GT cooler
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 OC Formula 2.30 BIOS
    Memory
    32GB DDR3 2133 Corsair Vengeance Pro
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce GTX 980ti SC ACS 6GB DDR5 by EVGA
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD, Corsair SP2500 speakers and subwoofer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27EA33 [Monitor] (27.2"vis) HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB (system drive)
    WD 6TB Red NAS hard drives x 2 in Storage Spaces (redundancy)
    PSU
    Corsair 750ax fully modular power supply with sleeved cables
    Case
    Corsair Air 540 with 7 x 140mm fans on front, rear and top panels
    Cooling
    Corsair H110i GT liquid cooled CPU with 4 x 140" Corsair SP "push-pull" and 3 x 140mm fans
    Keyboard
    Thermaltake Poseidon Z illuminated keyboard
    Mouse
    Corsair M65 wired
    Internet Speed
    85MBps DSL
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, MalwareBytes Pro and CCleaner Pro
    Other Info
    Client of Windows Server 2012 R2 10 PC's, laptops and smartphones on the WLAN.

    1GBps Ethernet ports
Leave your Windows 7 on that system until Windows 8 is available on Oct 26. Then you can get the $39.99 upgrade to Windows 8. To qualify for the $39.99 upgrade you need to have a licensed version of XP, Vista or Win 7 install on the PC you are upgrading. I would stay with 64bit.

Jim :cool:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 HP 64bit, Windows 8.1 Pro w/Media Center 64BIT
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS - Home Built
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
    Motherboard
    ASUS M5A99X EVO
    Memory
    Crucial Balistic DDR-3 1866 CL 9 (8 GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI R6850 Cyclone IGD5 PE
    Sound Card
    On Chip
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS VE258Q 25" LED with DVI-HDMI-DisplayPort
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Two WD Cavier Black 2TB Sata 6gbs
    WD My Book Essential 2TB USB 3.0
    PSU
    Seasonic X650 80 Plus GOLD Modular
    Case
    Corsair 400R
    Cooling
    Antec Kuhler H2O 620, Two 120mm and four 140mm
    Keyboard
    AVS Gear Blue LED Backlight
    Mouse
    Logitech Marble Mouse USB, Logitech Precision Game Pad
    Internet Speed
    15MB
    Antivirus
    NIS, Malwarebytes Premium 2
    Other Info
    APC UPS ES 750, Netgear WNR3500L Gigabit & Wireless N Router with SamKnows Test Program,
    Motorola SB6120 Gigabit Cable Modem.
    Brother HL-2170W Laser Printer,
    Epson V300 Scanner
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