32bit vs 64bit machines

covetsthesun wrote:
Ok...another dumb question before I either upgrade current computer or go new. Decided this should be separate from my other post.

Currently have a 2008 HP Pavillion Desktop running Vista Home Premium. It's a 32bit machine. Replaced the hard drive about 3 years ago. Geeks are telling me to get new... I'm dragging my feet.

What is the real difference between 32bit and 64 bit machines?

thx
cts

Others have pointed out the main differences. Just about any new computer you buy either desktop, laptop, tablet will be 64 bit to allow for additional processing memory and other internal improvements. Moving off of a 7 year old computer will also bring improvements in all the hardware based components.

If you can afford this years technology, don't buy last years.