32 vs 64 bit processor

[Gary Fankhauser]

This question probably has an obvious answer, however I have 2 choices in PCs to run nXt on. The first is 32 bit running XP w/ 4gb ram and AutoCAD 2010; The second is 64 bit running vista w/ 12gb ram and AutoCAD 2011. My renderings will be for output only. As with many people, I need to purchase today. Any reason not to go with the 64?

[Alejandro Testa]

You can use 32 or 64 bits accurender NXt, I start with 32, I change to 64 bits, no extra charge.

[Wayne Williamson]

You will want to go with the 64 bit version if your computer supports it. The reason to use the 32 bit is that your OS and or your AutoCAD software are 32 bit, otherwise you will want to use the 64 bit veersion.

[Chas / Aug Posekany]

Both the 32 bit and 64 bit OS's will work.
If you commonly use large Acad files I would strongly suggest the 64 bit solution for stability reasons.

[Roy Hirshkowitz]

Your license will work with either version. You can even use the same license on both machines. If you want to run both simultaneously, we do ask that you purchase a second license.

Go with the 64 bit.

[Gary Fankhauser]

Thanks for all your replies. I just purchased and will start with the 64. It's nice to know I can go back to the 32 XP if I need to. Vista is not my favorite OS.

[Chas / Aug Posekany]

After using the 64 bit OS with unlimited paging file settings I find the stability worth any trouble from Vista. The 64 bit OS will allow you to load more ram as well.

[Marc Chaumier]

Go for 64 bits, and if you can, win7. I have heard sometimes that 32 bits is a very little bit faster than 64 bits, I don't know if it's right. But with 64 bits, you'll never worry about a crash due to the size of your file. And later, you could add ram, if you make pretty pictures that bring you a lot of money... ;o)