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Yes, some users continue to play on 32-bit systems, though it's less common now.

Yes, some users continue to play on 32-bit systems, though it's less common now.

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Belecthors
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05-18-2023, 02:52 PM
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I haven’t used a 32-bit machine in about two decades, which makes me curious about whether modern games work on older 32-bit systems. Some menus in games I can’t picture playing back then suggest choosing between 32 or 64 bits, but why such a big difference?
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Belecthors
05-18-2023, 02:52 PM #1

I haven’t used a 32-bit machine in about two decades, which makes me curious about whether modern games work on older 32-bit systems. Some menus in games I can’t picture playing back then suggest choosing between 32 or 64 bits, but why such a big difference?

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MagicMarty828
Junior Member
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05-19-2023, 04:16 PM
#2
Which games should I suggest for a 32/64-bit system? Also, note that 32-bit programs generally use less memory, but this is often offset by the fact that 32-bit hardware usually only supports up to 4GB of RAM.
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MagicMarty828
05-19-2023, 04:16 PM #2

Which games should I suggest for a 32/64-bit system? Also, note that 32-bit programs generally use less memory, but this is often offset by the fact that 32-bit hardware usually only supports up to 4GB of RAM.

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HollowPhant0m
Junior Member
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05-21-2023, 08:34 AM
#3
You need to keep in mind that until recently ARM was essentially 32-bit, and there are still quite a few decent, fast 32-bit systems available today that work well for light gaming. Of course, there are also those who can't afford or haven’t bought anything from the past fifteen years, and many newer games are only moderately backward compatible. (I used to be one of those until a few years back; my top machine was a free Pentium D I got)
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HollowPhant0m
05-21-2023, 08:34 AM #3

You need to keep in mind that until recently ARM was essentially 32-bit, and there are still quite a few decent, fast 32-bit systems available today that work well for light gaming. Of course, there are also those who can't afford or haven’t bought anything from the past fifteen years, and many newer games are only moderately backward compatible. (I used to be one of those until a few years back; my top machine was a free Pentium D I got)

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Blood_Phillip
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05-21-2023, 09:50 AM
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Absolutely, many individuals building on a 32-bit platform can successfully run contemporary titles.
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Blood_Phillip
05-21-2023, 09:50 AM #4

Absolutely, many individuals building on a 32-bit platform can successfully run contemporary titles.

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PhantomRazer
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05-23-2023, 07:12 PM
#5
most people still use mobile for 32bit OS, not anymore. Windows 7 users mostly switched to 64bit because it was available everywhere. Fewer than 10% own systems with 4GB RAM or less, and about 15% have under 8GB.
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PhantomRazer
05-23-2023, 07:12 PM #5

most people still use mobile for 32bit OS, not anymore. Windows 7 users mostly switched to 64bit because it was available everywhere. Fewer than 10% own systems with 4GB RAM or less, and about 15% have under 8GB.

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Craft_Mob
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05-24-2023, 12:20 AM
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Noted, the data reflects a substantial audience—around 10% remain with millions of accounts—and many operate on older 32-bit systems.
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Craft_Mob
05-24-2023, 12:20 AM #6

Noted, the data reflects a substantial audience—around 10% remain with millions of accounts—and many operate on older 32-bit systems.

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Erikbearick
Junior Member
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06-07-2023, 10:51 PM
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Many upcoming projects are phasing out 32-bit compatibility. I recall from memory that Blender once removed 32-bit support, and BeamNG did the same. Arma 3 was released in 32-bit initially, later upgraded to 64-bit, though it still struggles with performance and bugs.
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Erikbearick
06-07-2023, 10:51 PM #7

Many upcoming projects are phasing out 32-bit compatibility. I recall from memory that Blender once removed 32-bit support, and BeamNG did the same. Arma 3 was released in 32-bit initially, later upgraded to 64-bit, though it still struggles with performance and bugs.

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ImRio
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06-08-2023, 04:55 AM
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I mentioned ram possibly as a clue, but it seems more likely they're using a laptop or desktop with a DDR2 setup. That means 4gb Sodium and 2gb desktop options aren't cheap or simple to locate compared to similar sizes with DDR3. Only .55 models are noted as not supporting a 64bit OS.
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ImRio
06-08-2023, 04:55 AM #8

I mentioned ram possibly as a clue, but it seems more likely they're using a laptop or desktop with a DDR2 setup. That means 4gb Sodium and 2gb desktop options aren't cheap or simple to locate compared to similar sizes with DDR3. Only .55 models are noted as not supporting a 64bit OS.

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Prawnflakes
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06-08-2023, 12:20 PM
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Recall that 64-bit programs running on PCs rely on the x86-64 design created by AMD. The main reason for adopting this architecture was its role as an upgrade from the 32-bit system, unlike Intel's Itanium which was limited to 64-bit and lacked compatibility. Thanks to this setup, 64-bit applications can also build on 32-bit foundations, allowing smoother 32-bit support. The focus isn't primarily on mandating 32-bit assistance, but rather on the ease of providing it without significant obstacles for developers.
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Prawnflakes
06-08-2023, 12:20 PM #9

Recall that 64-bit programs running on PCs rely on the x86-64 design created by AMD. The main reason for adopting this architecture was its role as an upgrade from the 32-bit system, unlike Intel's Itanium which was limited to 64-bit and lacked compatibility. Thanks to this setup, 64-bit applications can also build on 32-bit foundations, allowing smoother 32-bit support. The focus isn't primarily on mandating 32-bit assistance, but rather on the ease of providing it without significant obstacles for developers.

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JEMY
Junior Member
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06-08-2023, 01:50 PM
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Keen Commander! 32-bit gaming is all set.
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JEMY
06-08-2023, 01:50 PM #10

Keen Commander! 32-bit gaming is all set.