Matsuda Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Windows 7 might not be the latest Microsoft offering in the OS market, but it still remains the number one choice for lots of users out there, including those looking to play games on their desktop computers.The latest round of statistics provided by the Steam platform reveal that the 64-bit version of Windows 7 is now being used by 51.35 percent of Valve’s users, while the 32-bit edition can only be found on 12.59 percent of the gaming computers.While nearly half of Steam machines worldwide are running Windows 7 right now, the success experienced by Windows 8 is not even close to the one of its predecessor.At this point, Windows 8 64-bit has a Steam market share of 15.38 percent, up 0.38 percent from the month before, while the 32-bit dropped 0.04 points to 0.75 percentView: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banned Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 The funniest part is that most games are 32-bit applications, and people still fool themselves into believing 64-bit is faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsuda Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 The funniest part is that most games are 32-bit applications, and people still fool themselves into believing 64-bit is faster.Latest games are for 64-bit, as are requiring 4 GB Ram or more. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSlayer Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 A 64 bits OS is faster when running a 64 bits application. This is a fact...In my opinion, the 3GB ram limit killed the 32 bits OS a long time ago, since a 64 bits OS can and will run a 32 bits application perfectly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banned Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 A 64 bits OS is faster when running a 64 bits application. This is a fact...Since most games are still 32-bit, they actually run slower on 64-bit platform.Amazing, the amount of newbies on Steam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightWalker Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 A 64 bits OS is faster when running a 64 bits application. This is a fact...Since most games are still 32-bit, they actually run slower on 64-bit platform.Amazing, the amount of newbies on Steam.What the hell are you talking about? Gamers usually have powerful machines with more than 4 gb of ram, so its logical to use 64 bits OS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsuda Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) A 64 bits OS is faster when running a 64 bits application. This is a fact...Since most games are still 32-bit, they actually run slower on 64-bit platform.Amazing, the amount of newbies on Steam.Here a example of the why 64-bit OS is needed: http://www.nsaneforums.com/topic/191208-call-of-duty-ghosts-demands-64-bit-os-40gb-hard-drive-space/32-bit is not an option for games, 64-bit is "needed". Edited November 1, 2013 by Matsuda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banned Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) Gamers usually have powerful machines with more than 4 gb of ram, so its logical to use 64 bits OS.Logical sure, but it doesn't change the facts. Most games in this day and age will run smoothest on 32-bit Windows.If the new Call of Duty game will force users to own 64-bit Windows, it will be the first game to do so. Requiring 64-bit Windows is idiotic from a business standpoint. Edited November 1, 2013 by banned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsuda Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 If the new Call of Duty game will force users to own 64-bit Windows, it will be the first game to do so.hahahahaha, banned you is a funny boy, after that, I stopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banned Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 hahahahaha, banned you is a funny boy, after that, I stopped.Did I miss one? Because I can still play all of my favorite games on 32-bits, and they run faster and more stable. Just ask all of the Steam noobs I pwn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKA Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 hahahahaha, banned you is a funny boy, after that, I stopped.Did I miss one? Because I can still play all of my favorite games on 32-bits, and they run faster and more stable. Just ask all of the Steam noobs I pwn.Ok then, you're the only one smart and we are all noobs, end of discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDistortions Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I found that 64-bit is very responsive at least with the 64-bit applications. Haven't noticed a slowdown with 32-bit or 16-bit software on a 64 bit system and unless your using cheap/incompatible parts on your build there shouldn't be any reason to have slowness. In fact we could be on 128-bit by now. Besides, why would you confine yourself to 4GB RAM or less? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSlayer Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 It is only a matter of time. Sooner or later, all actual games will be 64 bits native. Not only games, 64 bits softwares are starting to appear more and more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janedoe Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 If they like Windows 8 then that's fine, but otherwise what would motivate gamers to switch from Windows 7? Hybrid boot is nice and all, but gamers who have already invested thousands in building a good rig will already have SSDs or fast HDDs in RAID 0. For a gamer with a stable Windows 7 system with mature drivers moving to Windows 8 makes no sense as far as I can see unless perhaps they are interested in store apps/games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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