64 bit XP question

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Cisco Kid

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Is it worth going to this OS, I have an FX53, I also have Far Cry 64 bit, would love to try it out in 64 bit, have the driver issues been sorted out, is it worth making the move to a 64 bit OS. Will my 32 bit applications and games run on it, I am assuming they will, feedback welcomed

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all i can say is that linksys has zero drivers for 64...thats my 2 cents

 

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I actually love XP x64 -- but to be honest, FarCry 64-bit isn't worth it if this is the only reason. The benchmarks are about the same, though it has bigger textures or more visuals. I don't see the difference, personally.

 

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thanks for feedback, Linksys no drivers so does this mean issues with a Linksys WRT 54G wifi router?

How about NF4 and ATI drivers? as well as sata raid support? Well guess I should look to see where this can be bought the cheapest as well

I really would like to see better visuals, the way I look at it, may as well test the technology as long as it is decent

 

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Cisco Kid, you'll be fine. What Chris meant, is that linksys doesn't have drivers for their network adaptors. You don't need drivers for the WRT54G as it is ethernet, I have no problems with my WRT54G. I'm not sure about NF4 drivers/issues, but my NF3 drivers are flawless as well as the Cat 5.6 64bit version. I don't see why SATA RAID would be an issue, my drivers for it are working fine, but I don't run RAID.

 

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yea sorry , i meant just on there wi-fi cards and prob ethernet cards too. Its a bummer i would be running 64 24/7 if the had wmp511 drivers.

 

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The drivers for everything are starting to come together. I'd expect 64bit drivers for most main hardware in the next 6 monthes.

 

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i use it and did the Far Cry 64 bit too i think it was actually a bit better
but i had ti look for drivers for a few things like HP scanner and printer
my Chanitech card and i cant find one for my tv tuner card that works
but other than that it works well for me
but for BF2 i am using my 32 bit windows xp installed HDD to play smooth
other than that all games seem to work well

 

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I am posting right now from Windows 64 with a linksys adaptor. No, there are no OFFICIAL linksys 64 bit drivers - I talked to them personally (they told me I can't use it on x64 at all). Although each chip is made by Broadcom or Railtek, and you can download a 64 bit driver from them.

 

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Contra said:

i use it and did the Far Cry 64 bit too i think it was actually a bit better
but i had ti look for drivers for a few things like HP scanner and printer
my Chanitech card and i cant find one for my tv tuner card that works
but other than that it works well for me
but for BF2 i am using my 32 bit windows xp installed HDD to play smooth
other than that all games seem to work well

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BF2 runs pretty smooth for me on x64. Give it a shot.