Windows 7 x32 or x64

In the past, there have been some "misconceptions" about x64 operating systems (no drivers, programs don't work, etc) - but Windows 7 (as Vista sort of already has) promises the ultimate experience by going with a 64bit option, as well as pretty much full hardware and software support. So, which version will you be buying (or using)? What are your thoughts? I am interested in all feedback. Thanks!

64 all the way. As godless said drivers are pretty much sorted now unless the hardware is 4+ years old, and even then it'll mainly be webcams and printers that will cause problems.

Since I have an I7-920 with 6gb, It would have been a waste to have gotten Win 7 Ultimate RTM 32 bit. Bt the way, I am a technet plus subscriber.

I went 64 bit back when Vista first came out (actually I was playing with RC's and Beta's) and at first there was all kinds of driver issues and all kinds of software issues but they fixed all that almost at launch and then SP1 really got things ironed out big time.

If your not already running 32 bit and have no reason to upgrade I would stick with it but if your building a new system or upgrading an old one or just planning a reinstall. I recommend going 64 bit, its more secure and the software is starting to get around so its a good time now

If you go 32 bit now in a year or two you may be kicking yourself when you want to add more RAM for that new application that wants gobs of RAM.....

Considering that for beyond 3GBs of system RAM (and Vista/7 loves 4GB+ of RAM) you need 64bit and most programs properly coded for 64bit tend to run much faster 64bit.

32bit is nice and old but we need to finally move forward. Lagging behind like this just causes us to stay in the past and stagnate progress, and yes we the consumers can stagnate progress just as much as the companies can.

There really isn't anything wrong with x64 Win 7. If an old device is not supported in Win 7 x64, there is also a very good chance that it also isn't supported on x86.

In this case most would just love to be prepared.

Went x64 when Vista was first released. Haven't looked back since. I've also been debunking the rumors going around my office (large corporate office btw, 1800+ people in the building) that 64 bit Windows simply doesn't work. I show off my spare system running Windows Vista (now running 7) x64 and bring up the device manager showing that drivers for every device are installed and working properly. People here have started taking the hint. Hopefully more people in the general population will too.

at this present time 64 bit has taken over the retail market!!!!!!!

Two gigs of RAM is almost standard, therefore any upgrade would bring it to four gigs as the prices are low and the mother boards are dual channel. The only way to fully utilize the four gigs of RAM is to have a x64 OS.

The driver issues are more or less ironed out because companies are realizing that 64 bit is where everything is heading.