Anyone using Windows64 yet?

Wedo · 07-06-05, 11:37 AM

As the question states, anyone using the 64-bit Windows, and if so, what are your impressions? When do you think it will be ready to go live with the main stream? How do your programs work on 64? Games?

I have a copy of 64 but I'm not sure when I want to take the plunge.

Captain Newbie · 07-06-05, 11:48 AM

I considered ordering it while ordering my new system, but I wasn't impressed with the compatibility issues people were mentioning.

I'm interested, though, so if someone is using XP64, sing out!

Wedo · 07-06-05, 12:19 PM

I think you can still get the Beta version for a free download. That is what I might load to see how things go.

eaglescouter · 07-06-05, 12:26 PM

Verify that 64bit drivers are available for your components before you take the leap.

bth · 07-06-05, 12:33 PM

I admit I'm a bit biased but yes, I'm using it. I had a few issues getting RAID drivers to work correctly (the ones on Asus' website, despite saying they were for x64, didn't work -- I ended up getting them at PlanetAmd64).

My hardware is pretty standard -- Nvidia card, Audigy card, etc., so haven't had any real qwirks. What I did do, though, is partitioned the drives to do a multiboot between WinXP, XP Pro x64, etc. That way, you can play around, benchmark, etc., and migrate at your own speed.

I haven't had any real problems with games yet, though I haven't done much benchmarking. From what I've read on the net, there isn't much benefit in most games so I haven't really tried stressing it.

Brian

shiyan · 07-06-05, 08:40 PM

I've just installed it on:

DFI SLI-DR
Venice 3500+
X800XL
Corsair VS PC3200
Raptor 74gb

and had quite a few crashes while installing drivers.

while trying to install ATI drivers (64 bit), the computer rebooted and now it won't start up again - VGA mode and Safe mode didn't help

I might try installing it again another day when I have more time, but for now I'll go back to regular XP SP2

fiji · 07-06-05, 09:01 PM

on all the benches ive seen so far (running 32 bit apps/games ,etc)

win64 seems to be at most equal to or a shade under in performance as compared to regular 32 bit winxp

i would say hold off for
#1 more driver support
#2 64 bit apps

Xtreme Barton · 07-06-05, 09:54 PM

if you can locate all yuor drivers for it i say go for it .. i like it alot ...

shiyan · 07-07-05, 02:01 AM

just ran memtest86 and my problems might have been caused by the RAM

torchie · 07-08-05, 06:48 AM

Hi. I am using win 64. I like it so far. Divers have been a some problem but I like it better than the 32 XP. It is more stable being based on 2003 server.

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Wedo Senior Kitty Power! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lost Angeles	I think you can still get the Beta version for a free download. That is what I might load to see how things go. __________________ ~ Folding for Sharon, Joy, Kathy, Cathy, Nancy, Peanut, and so many others ~[/size]
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bth Registered Join Date: Sep 2004	I admit I'm a bit biased but yes, I'm using it. I had a few issues getting RAID drivers to work correctly (the ones on Asus' website, despite saying they were for x64, didn't work -- I ended up getting them at PlanetAmd64). My hardware is pretty standard -- Nvidia card, Audigy card, etc., so haven't had any real qwirks. What I did do, though, is partitioned the drives to do a multiboot between WinXP, XP Pro x64, etc. That way, you can play around, benchmark, etc., and migrate at your own speed. I haven't had any real problems with games yet, though I haven't done much benchmarking. From what I've read on the net, there isn't much benefit in most games so I haven't really tried stressing it. Brian
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07-06-05, 08:40 PM	#6
shiyan Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: behind the wheel	I've just installed it on: DFI SLI-DR Venice 3500+ X800XL Corsair VS PC3200 Raptor 74gb and had quite a few crashes while installing drivers. while trying to install ATI drivers (64 bit), the computer rebooted and now it won't start up again - VGA mode and Safe mode didn't help I might try installing it again another day when I have more time, but for now I'll go back to regular XP SP2
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fiji Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: berlin	on all the benches ive seen so far (running 32 bit apps/games ,etc) win64 seems to be at most equal to or a shade under in performance as compared to regular 32 bit winxp i would say hold off for #1 more driver support #2 64 bit apps __________________ ---AthlonIIx4 4GBDDR3 NV9800GT--- running Win7x64
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Xtreme Barton Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Omaha,NE	if you can locate all yuor drivers for it i say go for it .. i like it alot ...
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shiyan Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: behind the wheel	just ran memtest86 and my problems might have been caused by the RAM
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torchie New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Molino, Fl	Hi. I am using win 64. I like it so far. Divers have been a some problem but I like it better than the 32 XP. It is more stable being based on 2003 server.
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