If I update to Windows 7 64-bit Windows XP 32 bits will my computer run better

My computor is custom built Vista while not like Vista so put Windows XP 32 bit in there... I want to increase my gaming experience and looking for a way to use more ram XP 32 bit will allow to me.  I used Microsoft software to determine if my computer can support Windows 7 64 bit.  According to Microsoft, it will be.   Question is, if XP does not work for me more and XP 64-bit is not available, Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit windows 7 be better for me.  My motherboard is capable of sli and currently have a processor intel core 2 duo processor, shopping for a core 2 quad.  I really need someone who knows better than I to advise me if windows 7 32 bit will allow the ram I want to run or will I have 64-bit :)... comps?  By the Way rock you all take the time to help me with all this :)...

Hi Eloise,.

I believe you are referring to Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor. If the tool indicates that the computer is compatible then you can certainly go ahead with the upgrade.

As for your question on performance, you can check out the following link.

Improved performance - features of Windows 7

See also:

Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7 - help & how-to - Microsoft Windows

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