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    vista 64-bit

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by trumpetgod, May 31, 2008.

  1. trumpetgod

    trumpetgod Notebook Geek

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    my dad is flipping a *edited* about 64-bit vista. he claims that the chipset and processor for 64-bit is different from 32-bit, and that most games (crysis, etc) wont run on 64-bit.

    please respond to the following:

    are his claims true?

    can i replace 64-bit with 32-bit if I want to?

    thanks for the input
     
    trumpetgod, May 31, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    yeah your dad is flippin.

    most 32bit application and games will run fine on x64 since it has an emulation layer
     
    flipfire, May 31, 2008
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  3. Budding

    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    64bit Operating Systems are mostly compatible with 32bit applications. If they are not compatible out of the box, you could force compatibility by changing the application's compatibility settings.
     
    Budding, May 31, 2008
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Unless said 32bit program needs a 32bit driver installed or is some security suite that is highly dependent on the 32bit OS...you are probably fine.

    The best thing I can say is install Vista64, then install all your stuff and try it out for a bit before activating any software.
     
    Greg, May 31, 2008
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  5. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    This used to be true with the Intel Itanium processor platform. However, 64 bit CPUs these days work fine with either 32 or 64 bit. Vista x64 does a great job handling both as well, just nothing lower than 32 bit.
     
    atbnet, May 31, 2008
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    In AMD64-land (which is where all Windows-running systems live now), the chipset and processor are different, but they are all 64-bit and capable of also running in 32-bit. This is how most modern systems are, if you bought a new one today. However, this switch was recent enough that a machine older than a year or more might not be able to handle 64-bit. The Intel "Core" CPU was 32-bit only, but the "Core 2" are 64-bit. If you have a Core 2, then the chipset should support 64-bit as well.
     
    orev, May 31, 2008
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  7. ThunderCat69

    ThunderCat69 Notebook Evangelist

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    Just installed 64bit on my 1520 and I had all the presumptions about 64bit OS's that your dad did. To be completely honest I was very hesitant about putting Vista 64 on but after a lot of research and TONS of help from NBR (thank you!!) I am totally happy with Vista 64 and F.Y.I., I have played Bioshock and Crysis on this OS. I would not ever switch to 32bit OS again.
     
    ThunderCat69, Jun 1, 2008
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  8. surfasb

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    +1 to your dad is flippin
     
    surfasb, Jun 1, 2008
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  9. jooooeee

    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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    I have 64bit Vista Ultimate on my T61p and the only software I have had trouble with was stuff I needed to mod my system. Pretty much all regular software and games are 64bit compatible.
     
    jooooeee, Jun 1, 2008
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  10. ThunderCat69

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    Have you tried using RivaTuner with Vista64?
     
    ThunderCat69, Jun 1, 2008
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  11. flipfire

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    im using rivatuner 2.08 on vista64.. i had to do some workarounds.

    The latest version 2.09 might support x64 now, i dont know..
     
    flipfire, Jun 1, 2008
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  12. jooooeee

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    I have RivaTuner right now and it is working fine with no modifications just install and go!
     
    jooooeee, Jun 1, 2008
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  13. S.SubZero

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    Crysis comes on a disc containing both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the game. Either should run on Vista x64.

    What other games does your dad play?
     
    S.SubZero, Jun 1, 2008
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