Windows 7 32 bit vs. 64 bit (public Beta)? -

for those of you who dont know the windows 7 Beta has been rlesed for testing until aug 1st my question is. im dowloading the 32bit and 64bit versions. my setup is a dual core 2.6ghz cpu (AM2 Atholon) and i have 3GB of RAM. i know previously that all 64Bit OSs had a max of almost 4GB and that 64BIT OSs can run over 100GB like if i had vista altamit i could max out my Motherboard with 4, 8GB 1024mhz ddr2 memory sticks. its nuts, anyways. will useing the 64BIT version give me an added performance edge over the 32bit even thow my specs dont require it. also, will windows 7 32bit support more than 4GB of RAM.

Any 32-bit OS can only handle 3GB of system memory(RAM included). That means Windows 7 32-bit will only handle 3GB, which is what you have. Downloading and installing Windows 7 64-bit will NOT improve your performance AT ALL unless you have more than 3GB of system memory. Now, if you add another 1GB of RAM to your computer, you should be able to experience the full power of it ONLY if your on Windows 7 64-bit. I have 3GB myself but I downloaded the 64-bit of Windows 7 anyways because I have a video card that has on board memory (512MB). There is a little improvement; like, I can run COD4 ever so slightly faster with more effects and what not, but that was just on my computer with my experience. Just download the 64 bit because it s the same as 32-bit but you look like a person who s gonna upgrade so better be safe then sorry.

Go 64 bit if you can.