mustkill

is there a downside to 64bit OS'es?

many people say that lots of softwares are not compatable

help

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Havegooda

x64 can emulate x86 programs, so you shouldn't have too much of a problem with software.

Only real problems I've heard of were Creative's drivers.

~Gooda~

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mustkill

ummm

screw the emulating..
what about just running the OS
any problems with it?
or is it any faster than 32bit?

btw... have 2 accounts on OCN dont u gooda?

Vegnagun

The os runs just fine. I feel the difference over 32bit but, thats also because of the amount of ram that gets recognized.

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mustkill

aiite

thanks

so u recommend vista 64 or xp 64

i really dont do much on my pc anymore.. just mainly folding and work
dont even have time for games!

Havegooda

It's faster, yes. How does it go faster? No idea.

You asked if it had problems with drivers, and I answered your question...why do you say "screw that"?

And no, I don't have two accounts...why?

EDIT: Vista x64. People freak out if you use XP x64, but I've NEVER had a problem with it. Do yourself a favor and avoid the ridicule and get Vista x64.

~Gooda~

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Captain Han

only problem is if you buy cheap no name brand hardware that has seldom/no driver support then you're screwed.

most software works, only ones i've seen that does not work are the ones that need low level access to the system resource, such as modifying device drivers, or modifying network access permissions.

64-bit is the future, and it should be today, but not everyone is as tech savvy as people like us, so a lot of second rate companies don't bother offering 64-bit support.

64-bit ALOT more secure (32-bit rootkits or virus alike are completely useless), and faster.

but don't use it if you like to cheap out on hardware lol

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mustkill

i was just asking about programs compatability

and i didnt want to emulate anything....

are you folding on 64bit btw?

Havegooda

You don't "emulate" something. It does it in the background.

And yes, I was folding on x64.

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GoTMaXPoWeR

I can definitely notice the difference from 32bit to 64bit. Not had any problems with drivers yet. It really is as good as it sounds.

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