Windows XP x64

[Chris D]

Hey guys,

I've just upgraded to a basic AMD 64-bit system, and I remember when it first appeared that XP x64 wasn't very popular.

What do people think to it now, is it worth obtaining?

 

[Qonfused]

Vista in 64bit. And it's due out in October? So, I wouldn't think the attitude towards it would be any greater now.

 

[Codcommando]

I have x64. Its ok ,but 32 bit compatability issues are a "B".I couldnt use Norton,had to replace that with free software, cant d/l my drivers for my g15 gaming keyboard, and more.

 

[Washuu]

Dual boot 64bit with 32bit... You only get a performance increase with software that is 64bit. ( Unreal 2k4, and HL2 ( some ) are the only games with 64bit support I have seen myself ) When you do run 64 on 64, it is a fantastic boost of performance compared to 32 on 32.

 

[Chris D]

I have a Sempron 64. Will I be able to play Half-Life 2 64-bit? Will Steam download anything extra?

 

[Codcommando]

should be able to, Steam didnt seem to download anything "extra" on my computer when I switched to 64 bit, but I dont keep up with exactly what steam is updating.

 

[Chris D]

Is there any way to tell it IS using the 64-bit version?

 

[Codcommando]

well iff your processor is 64 bit then it should run in the 64bit version. I believe it was in that huge steam update like 4 months ago?

 

[Codcommando]

well iff your processor is 64 bit then it should run in the 64bit version. I believe it was in that huge steam update like 4 months ago?

scratch that you have to have x64 for it to run in 64 bit