Okay... I've been using Vista [32-bit (Beta 2 and RTM)] for about 2 months now and I definitely like it. I'm planning on buying it as soon as it's released and I'm pretty sure I'll be getting OEM, seeing as it's cheaper. Here's my question...
Should I go with the 64-bit, or the 32-bit. All my drivers are supported by 64-bit drivers with the exception of a lesser needed driver for a peripheral. However, I've read that some people have been having trouble installing non-vista specific 64-bit drivers (aka WinXP 64-bit/2000 64-bit). Some of my possibly needed drivers are these kind... Anyone know anything about this to clue me in?
Also, my current PC, which I'm planning on upgrading sometime around this summer is a Socket 754 Athlon 64 3400+. I know that the processor states that it is 64-bit, but I'm not sure if the socket actually fully supports it. I'd heard of some problems installing Vista 64-bit on some PCs and I'm a little worried.
I'd be cool with installing 32-bit Vista Home Premium, but if possible, and if the upgrade to 64-bit is not hell, I'd like it. Seeing as it is the future.
Anyone willing to spread some wisdom across my lightly toasted mind? Thanks.
EDIT-
Okay, well... I didn't really give you guys any time to respond, but I've come to a conclusion. What I'm going to do is, come Jan. 30th, I will be buying the Vista 32-bit Home Premium Edition. It will run well and suit me right. While I'm running this, the 64-bit version will get all the kinks worked out, and when it's the end of summer and I am upgraded the hardware in my PC, I can just go out and grab the OEM 64-bit version. Seeing as OEM technically does not allow its owner to transfer the version from motherboard to motherboard, anyway.
However, don't necessarily end this thread here. Discuss 64-bit vs. 32-bit, your experiences, etc.
If you have any questions about my experience with Vista, I'll also be happy to help inform you. So far, I'm very happy and very stoked. Not to mention that my Birthday is about an hour and fifteen minutes away.