[RESOLVED] New install - 32 or 64bits?

[piddu]

Hi all
I'm going to switch my pincab from win7 x64 to win 10 x64.
Is it better to install 32 or 64 bits version of PinballX? I have an i5 with 8GB RAM and a GTX970
Thanks

[Outhere]

PinballX 3.29

 

Make sure install LAV Filters

https://www.pinballx.com/

See notes on 64 bit

 

[piddu]

Thanks for the reply.

I've made this question because I've read this:

- The install now defaults to a 32 bit install, for both new installs and anyone upgrading from a release prior to this one. If you are not using the 32 bit version select the option on install. It caused numerous support issues previously and it just wasn't a good idea to default to 64 bit in hindsight.

[tthurman]

Your best bet if you use any third party add-ons is to stick with the 32-bit version of PinballX as there are known compatibility issues with many of the community developed add-ons that are not 64 bit.

At some point, this will likely change, but for the foreseeable future, I'd recommend you stick with 32-bit based on what I"ve read in the support forums.

[piddu]

I don't use any plugin, but if there's no advantage (I thought 64 bits build was faster than the 32) I'll stay on the 32 bits build.

Thanks

[Draco1962]

64-bit leverages greater access to system resources, such as RAM. If you are running B2S, then there will be a compatibility issue as B2S is only compatible with the 32-bit version of PinballX.

[piddu]

I want to use videos fot Backbox (hd ready) and playfiled (Full HD, so no 4K). If there is no speed improvement I'll stay with 32 bits.