HPET 32, 64 or disabled

[RyanP13]

Not really sure what setting i should be using.

am running a Gigabyte P35 DS3 with Vista Ultimate 64.

I assume the 64 bit setting would be correct.

any ideas?

[RyanP13]

Or does it make no real difference.

[peterb]

Logic would say that with a 64 bit processor, HPET 64 would be the choice - but you can always try the two settings to see - the worst that will happen is that it won't boot. I couldn't get a system (not windows) to boot at all with the HPET enabled at all on a low end Asus board!

[RyanP13]

Well it is currently set to 32bit so will set it to 64 later.

Doubt it will make any odds - *crosses fingers*

[peterb]

Just had a quick Google - recommendation is that for a 64 bit OS it should be set to HPET 64! (Which makes sense!!! )

[RyanP13]

Fair enough. Will change it when i get home tonight.

[RyanP13]

Adjusted settings to 64bit and all seems fine.

[peterb]

Good! Any obvious change in system performance?

[RyanP13]

None as far as i can see.

go figure lol.