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    worth upgrading to vista 64 bit and 4 gig of ram?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by enonem12, Apr 22, 2008.

  1. enonem12

    enonem12 Notebook Enthusiast

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    is it worth updating to the newer os? if so would it increase/improve gaming performance? to the guys and gals that upgraded to 64 bit with their retail fx's did your window product key work with microsoft when you requested the 64 bit vista discs (if you requested the discs via microsoft.com)? microsoft did not recognize my product key for some reason- unless i got the directory confused?

    3 gig ram vs. 4 gig ram for gaming?

    I was just wondering since ram was going for like 50 bucks- 2 gig strip.
     
    enonem12, Apr 22, 2008
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  2. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    If you can find all the drivers it's worth it.
     
    The_Observer, Apr 22, 2008
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    I think so I really enjoy having a Vista 64 on my laptop the 4GB of RAM adds a nice gaming boost.
     
    jooooeee, Apr 22, 2008
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    You can't order just the disc with an OEM license, it HAS to be retail. That's why it won't recognize your product key.

    I love Vista x64, works perfectly for me.
     
    id10t error dfw, Apr 23, 2008
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    +1 happy x64 user
     
    lewdvig, Apr 23, 2008
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    It's debatable whether you will see noticable gaming improvement. All benchmarks will point to your video card for gaming performace.
     
    surfasb, Apr 23, 2008
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    i have 64 installed, but even with the 32 installed it showed the 4 GB ram
     
    N00d13s, Apr 23, 2008
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    SHOWS but wont USE!
     
    X2P, Apr 24, 2008
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