Windows 64 Questions (& Answers)

jasonbourne · Aug 22, 2005, 08:14 AM

im thinking about trying the windows 64 , is there any pefomance gain??is it possible to install any game on it??

The_Neon_Cowboy · Aug 22, 2005, 12:37 PM

a small bost, but alot of stuff doesn't run includeing many copy protected games,
becouse the copy protection people havn't updated thier virtaul driver crap to 64bit yet.

***craig5320*** · Aug 22, 2005, 08:50 PM

x64 is my main OS since it came out, I now run a x64/Vista install, with no XP 32 at all.

The only game I've had an issue with is SplinterCell CT.

I play BF2, GTA:SA and most other games on my machine without a problem. In terms of performance you probably won't notice the difference. But if you've got the hardware why not use it.

The more demand there is for x64 compatibility the quicker it will come.

Nearly all printer drivers are working now. ATI have full 64 support, with a x64 version of each catalyst being released same day as the normal sets.

Daemon Tools is another program that won't run. But with Apps like WinImage you don't need it anyway.

You've got nothing to loose.

jasonbourne · Aug 23, 2005, 03:48 AM

ok thanks for the reply guys, i`ll complete splintercell 3 and the try the free trial.i hope not to have problems with my other games(hl2,bf2,and fear when it comes out

g35x · Jan 4, 2006, 07:41 AM

i use x64 as my main os with a partition for another os but havent installed one...only game i have had a problem with is area 51....wont install kuz it says os not supported...not a big problem tho...

ChoGGi · Jan 5, 2006, 10:29 PM

daemontools came out with an x64 version
heres an install fix for area51
http://www.planetamd64.com/index.php?download=362

you should go for x64, like others said theres no big speed increase. i notice its much more stable then 32bit xp. i dont really remember the last time i had a crash

Judas · Jan 6, 2006, 12:49 AM

XP 64Bit has been my main OS for roughly a week not.... and i must say, the initial installation and so far use of it has been pretty solid and fast in comparison to an already fast windows XP 32bit i was previously running..

I WAS Going to install 32bit on a seperate partition, but i don't actually have an real reason. So far every benchmark, game i've thrown up has worked with absalutely no issues to mention.

g35x · Jan 6, 2006, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Judas

I WAS Going to install 32bit on a seperate partition, but i don't actually have an real reason. So far every benchmark, game i've thrown up has worked with absalutely no issues to mention.

thats what i did and yes i havent found a reason to use it yet lol

Chaos · Jan 13, 2006, 01:57 PM

Aquamark 3 wont run for me with XP x64 everything else is fine pretty much. Some USB devices are still lacking support, thr only game I have had issue with is GT Legends

g35x · Jan 13, 2006, 03:02 PM

area 51 wont install and i have to use ptp mode on my sony cyber shot

ChoGGi · Jan 13, 2006, 08:06 PM

i posted a link to the install fix for area51.
aquamark3 i think uses a 32bit driver.

g35x · Jan 24, 2006, 07:45 AM

oh and theres no x64 drivers for my ati tv wonder pro >< other then that its all good

Chaos · Jan 25, 2006, 05:31 PM

tv tuners seem to be dragging far behind for the x64 version. Even though ATI had a press release earlier this week saying they are leading the way in support for this OS

PandaZ3 · Jan 28, 2006, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaos

tv tuners seem to be dragging far behind for the x64 version. Even though ATI had a press release earlier this week saying they are leading the way in support for this OS

ATI doesnt support the AIW series all that well with 32 bit sytems as evidenced in our own DH AIW forum....

But I really enjoy my computer with the OEM XP Pro x64. I am using a ULI chipset, 939 3200, X800 Pro (AGP), 2 x 512 PC3200. I do little outside the office suite except for MS flight Simulator 2004. It is hard to put it in to tangibles, but to me the x64 system seems butter smooth as opposed to Tabletop smooth, in other words it seems to be a little faster and a little more....compliant? Anyway I like it. I will get Vista after the initial rush.

Retarp · Jan 28, 2006, 11:10 AM

I did some digging and found out that the reason Windows XP 64 bit is so "smooth" as you say. It's based off the 64 bit version of Server 2003. I've even had a few programs report my OS as Windows Server Edition 2003.

My only hang up is the lack of driver support for my HP all-in-one.

PandaZ3 · Jan 28, 2006, 01:27 PM

Most of the manufacturers seem content to develop drivers only for new equipment. I have a problem with my HP P1000 too, it is a Legacy Item and HP doe not have x64 drivers for any of its current photo printers except the $400 dollar model. They are spotty on the deskjets too, but they do have a few. Canon is a little better as they have some of their lower end printers included. I have not checked Lexmark and I am not a Epson fan.

It would seem they just want to support future sales and let those already made wither in the wind.

Chaos · Jan 28, 2006, 01:59 PM

the site PlanetAMD64.com has lots of beta HP stuff for x64

Chaos · Jan 29, 2006, 08:14 AM

I have the HP DeskJet 3845 and use the beta available @ PlanetAMD64 without issues

PandaZ3 · Jan 29, 2006, 08:38 AM

I have looked there and saw quite a few I will down load one or two.

Chaos · Jan 29, 2006, 08:44 AM

the beta HP drivers are a 3 piece set, all 3 parts are required

DangDave · Feb 12, 2006, 06:08 AM

I recently built the sys in my sig and decided to give x64 a shot ( it was only $120 @ newegg ) and I luv it.
Runs fast, smooth, stable and runs everthing I throw at it except Quicken 6 ( which I've had since win95 ) because it was 16bit

It even had the drivers for my HP 722c

The best part is that its familiar and all the tweaks ect. for XP work in x64.

PS Win loads in about 15 sec, but my FX55 might have something to do with that.

Chaos · Feb 14, 2006, 09:00 PM

I also really like the 64bit OS, and the Catalyst support for X64 is right up to date with each new release

Judas · Feb 15, 2006, 04:50 PM

still no drivers for alot of the printers and scanners i've seen yet... quite annoying...

Chaos · Feb 15, 2006, 04:53 PM

while there are not manyavailable they do seem to show up in beta Judas. Have a look around the download section of PlanetAMD64.com that's where I got HP drivers. You will have to register to havew access to their downloads though

PandaZ3 · Feb 15, 2006, 08:44 PM

planet AMD64 is a good site, i just don't like the Idea of generic beta drivers, I always think I am missing something rather than geting it all with a purpose built driver.