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    getting the 64-bit vista

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by BrianDigital, Mar 1, 2009.

  1. BrianDigital

    BrianDigital Notebook Geek

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    ummm, having a 6-bit os isn't going to hinder me with playing games will it. Meaning compatabilty
     
    BrianDigital, Mar 1, 2009
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  2. FoxTrot1337

    FoxTrot1337 Notebook Deity

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    In the shortest amounts of words - no.

    I have played many games on my M17 with Vista 64 and no problem so far.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Mar 1, 2009
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  3. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    same here fall out 3 crysis warhead fear 2 wow grid all worked
     
    The_Moo™, Mar 1, 2009
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  4. NapalmSilyPuddy

    NapalmSilyPuddy Notebook Consultant

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    thats good news. i just decided for 64 bit as well
     
    NapalmSilyPuddy, Mar 2, 2009
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  5. FoxTrot1337

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    Trust me, you won't regret it.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Mar 2, 2009
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  6. BrianDigital

    BrianDigital Notebook Geek

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    thankyou it just popped up into my head. I dunno know why but it did
     
    BrianDigital, Mar 2, 2009
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  7. Mystik

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    I've been using 64-bit since XP x64 Edition. I actually prefer it now.

    64-bit > 32-bit in just about every way.
     
    Mystik, Mar 2, 2009
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    Yamato Notebook Geek

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    Brian I suggest you do some research in the forums. Take a look to the Vista OS forums. There you could get more information.

    Honestly you don´t "need" a 64-bit OS unless you... well read the forums and you will find good info.

    About any gaming issue, I agree with the rest. If you play "modern" games-releases of 2 years ago or less-you shouldn´t have any problem. However there are some old games that HAVE problems.

    For example, the very old and verenable Starcraft won´t run and the more recent Act of War-and its expansion High Treason-neither. Both are from 2005-2006.

    If you don´t play those "old" games and you don´t care the extra money, go for it. 64 bit is the future.
     
    Yamato, Mar 3, 2009
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  9. KimoT

    KimoT Are we not men?

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    Not familiar with a 6-bit OS. My old Commodore 64 had an 8-bit architecture and ran DOS. There were a few games available, but most of what I had I programmed myself. I'd look at a 32-bit or 64-bit to play the latest games.

     
    KimoT, Mar 4, 2009
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  10. Koshinn

    Koshinn Notebook Deity

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    Starcraft was late 90s...
     
    Koshinn, Mar 4, 2009
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  11. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    i think he was saying the expansions are from the '05-'06 time frame.
     
    ryujin, Mar 4, 2009
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    Star Craft works on vitsa 64 bit ((you need to go to blizzard and download it for your account(this is free if you enter your cd key))
     
    4G63, Mar 5, 2009
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