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2008-02-22 05:23:26

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6423|Finland

CruZ4dR wrote:
GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
CruZ4dR wrote:

If you say so, I have the impression that you gotta find lots of workarounds on 64bit and that it's not compatible with a lot of software =/

What are the pros for getting 64bit?
There is no need for workarounds. I have installed total of 0 workarounds.
64bit OS has emulator to run 32bit software on it. But you do need different drivers and stuff like that. Some programs might not work properly but there are only very few of them and I have always found a similar one for 64bit.

*supports >3.5GB ram
*can run 64bit software (a bit faster)

ssmall example what games I have tried in 64bit:
BF2142, Source games, Crysis, COH, COH: OF, COD4, C&C series, Stalker, Rainbow six - Vegas, MOH: Airborne.......
& BF2?

That too

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2008-02-22 05:24:04

^*AlphA*^: F*ckers; +3,135|6747|The Hague, Netherlands

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
CruZ4dR wrote:
GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:

There is no need for workarounds. I have installed total of 0 workarounds.
64bit OS has emulator to run 32bit software on it. But you do need different drivers and stuff like that. Some programs might not work properly but there are only very few of them and I have always found a similar one for 64bit.

*supports >3.5GB ram
*can run 64bit software (a bit faster)

ssmall example what games I have tried in 64bit:
BF2142, Source games, Crysis, COH, COH: OF, COD4, C&C series, Stalker, Rainbow six - Vegas, MOH: Airborne.......
& BF2?
That too

and Winamp

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2008-02-22 05:25:01

CruZ4dR: Cereal Killer; +145|6665|The View From The Afternoon

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
CruZ4dR wrote:
GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:

There is no need for workarounds. I have installed total of 0 workarounds.
64bit OS has emulator to run 32bit software on it. But you do need different drivers and stuff like that. Some programs might not work properly but there are only very few of them and I have always found a similar one for 64bit.

*supports >3.5GB ram
*can run 64bit software (a bit faster)

ssmall example what games I have tried in 64bit:
BF2142, Source games, Crysis, COH, COH: OF, COD4, C&C series, Stalker, Rainbow six - Vegas, MOH: Airborne.......
& BF2?
That too

kk, looks like I have to give it a try then
Damn, I haven't played BF2 in about 6 months now because my current computer suxx.

2008-02-22 06:12:23

unnamednewbie13: Moderator; +2,053|6781|PNW

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
CruZ4dR wrote:
GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:

There is no need for workarounds. I have installed total of 0 workarounds.
64bit OS has emulator to run 32bit software on it. But you do need different drivers and stuff like that. Some programs might not work properly but there are only very few of them and I have always found a similar one for 64bit.

*supports >3.5GB ram
*can run 64bit software (a bit faster)

ssmall example what games I have tried in 64bit:
BF2142, Source games, Crysis, COH, COH: OF, COD4, C&C series, Stalker, Rainbow six - Vegas, MOH: Airborne.......
& BF2?
That too

Anything older, like 1942?

2008-02-22 06:31:28

xGj: Official lame Crysis fanboy.; +84|6380|Netherlands tbh

64 Bit is perfectly fine, and you will only experience benefits from it as you're going to run 4 GB of RAM. 32 Bit OS's won't recognize the 4GB because of a whole shitload of reasons, but what it comes down to is just take 64 bit you won't regret it.
I run Vista Ultimate x64 for quite some time now, and haven't had any troubles with it (except for the release of Vista, but that was a disaster for everyone, it's fine now). Have fun with it.

2008-02-22 06:45:31

aimless: Member; +166|6134|Texas

unnamednewbie13 wrote:
GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
CruZ4dR wrote:

& BF2?
That too
Anything older, like 1942?

Works, so does Quake III, Doom, CS 1.6, and CoD.

2008-02-22 13:27:05

Little BaBy JESUS: m8; +394|6158|'straya

As previously mentioned 64 Bit OS... 32 bit would be waste of money.

Also i reccommend a better brand of PSU... but its up to u man

2008-02-22 13:34:00

smartdude992: Keep your head down, smart's got a gun; +30|5941|Georgia, US of A

CruZ4dR wrote:
GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
CruZ4dR wrote:

If you say so, I have the impression that you gotta find lots of workarounds on 64bit and that it's not compatible with a lot of software =/

What are the pros for getting 64bit?
There is no need for workarounds. I have installed total of 0 workarounds.
64bit OS has emulator to run 32bit software on it. But you do need different drivers and stuff like that. Some programs might not work properly but there are only very few of them and I have always found a similar one for 64bit.

*supports >3.5GB ram
*can run 64bit software (a bit faster)

ssmall example what games I have tried in 64bit:
BF2142, Source games, Crysis, COH, COH: OF, COD4, C&C series, Stalker, Rainbow six - Vegas, MOH: Airborne.......
& BF2?

in my experience bf2 don't run on 64 bit, so if you plan on playing hte best game made to date, get 32

2008-02-22 16:22:12

CruZ4dR: Cereal Killer; +145|6665|The View From The Afternoon

I've changed my PSU now and decided to go for Vista 64bit thanks to to you guys. If it goes to hell I know where y'all live
Well, actually I don't but I will take back my karma

Anyways, the system now looks like this:

CPU - INTEL Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz LGA775 FSB1333 6Mb
http://www.amentio.no/PartDetail.aspx?q=p:1821707

Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-X48T-DQ6, X48, Socket-775, ATX, Silent Pipe, DDR3, 2xPCI-Ex(2.0)x16
http://www.amentio.no/PartDetail.aspx?q=p:1778807

Video card - MSI VGA-Card nVidia 8800GTS 512MB PCI-E 2xDVI TV-Out HDTV Retail
http://www.amentio.no/PartDetail.aspx?q … 36132;gr:0

RAM - CORSAIR XMS3 4096M DDR3 Kit 1333MHz, 2x2048 DIMM, DHX (TW3X4G1333C9DHX)
http://www.amentio.no/PartDetail.aspx?q … 36132;r:pg

Case- APLUS Twin Engine black, side and front with 250mm fan, (No PSU)
http://www.amentio.no/PartDetail.aspx?q … 36139;r:pg

PSU- Thermaltake 750W ToughPower
http://www.amentio.no/PartDetail.aspx?q … 36217;gr:0

Harddrive- SEAGATE HD Barracuda 7200.11/ 750GB 3.5'' SATA 7200rpm 32MB
http://www.amentio.no/PartDetail.aspx?q … 36376;r:pg

DVD/CD RW- 2X LG DVD+RW/ GSA-H55LRB/ 20x8x10x12x LS Retail
http://www.amentio.no/PartDetail.aspx?q … 36111;r:pg

OS- MICROSOFT Windows Vista Home Premium Norwegian OEM DVD 64bit
http://www.amentio.no/PartDetail.aspx?q … 61;c:36276

Keyboard- Razer Tarantula Nordic

TOTAL: 13 290 NOK = 2 500 USD

2008-02-22 16:28:00

Snowmanimal: Not so unique forum title; +30|6552|My head

You do not need a 850W (now 750w) powersupply. I have a 600W with 2 hdd's 1 dvd burner, 2 8800gt's, 4gb of ram. (processor below)
There are PSU calculators out there and they tell you how much you need exactly. I bet you could go with an antec or thermaltake or corsair or something along those lines for way cheaper and less Wattage.

Do you plan on overclocking?

Vista 64 bit ultimate (ok premium but meh). Not xp. 64bit has some minor problems but those are ironed out quickly. Certain updates fix it.

Get a custom fan for your processor. I run mine processor @ 3.66 ghz from 2.66 ghz (e6750) with air cooling.

Last edited by Snowmanimal (2008-02-22 16:30:10)

2008-02-22 16:36:33

Gawwad: My way or Haddaway!; +212|6694|Espoo, Finland

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
ssmall example what games I have tried in 64bit:
BF2142, Source games, Crysis, COH, COH: OF, COD4, C&C series, Stalker, Rainbow six - Vegas, MOH: Airborne.......

...Diablo 2, Fallout 2, Red Alert 2, Warcraft 3, IL2 Forgotten Battles, Sim City 4, Sacred...

Go for the 64bit

Edit: yeah, BF2 works without problems too.

Last edited by Gawwad (2008-02-22 16:38:22)

2008-02-22 16:36:44

CruZ4dR: Cereal Killer; +145|6665|The View From The Afternoon

Snowmanimal wrote:
You do not need a 850W (now 750w) powersupply. I have a 600W with 2 hdd's 1 dvd burner, 2 8800gt's, 4gb of ram. (processor below)
There are PSU calculators out there and they tell you how much you need exactly. I bet you could go with an antec or thermaltake or corsair or something along those lines for way cheaper and less Wattage.

Do you plan on overclocking?

Vista 64 bit ultimate (ok premium but meh). Not xp. 64bit has some minor problems but those are ironed out quickly. Certain updates fix it.

Get a custom fan for your processor. I run mine processor @ 3.66 ghz from 2.66 ghz (e6750) with air cooling.

Yeah I plan on overclocking. I'm able to save about 20$ about going from 750W to 650W. So I don't care much about that part.
I'll check out the custom fans since I'm planning on overclocking to about 3,4Ghz. I also have cooling paste for the CPU.

2008-02-22 16:41:27

02fxnmaurer: Member; +75|6491|Birmingham UK

64bit............owns everythin ...theres only one game ....i know tht will not run on it .....and tht age of empires 3 .....otherwise it runs like a dream ur stupid not to get it ....why by an os tht will support only up to 3.5gb ram ...i mean ffs ...most games require at least 2 to play good anyways ....plus the ram for ur os ...

me and panzerfin seem to be the only ones on this forum that can vouch for vista 64bits greatness

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Last edited by 02fxnmaurer (2008-02-22 16:44:17)

2008-02-22 16:52:22

CruZ4dR: Cereal Killer; +145|6665|The View From The Afternoon

Any recommendations on CPU fans? Do you really think I need one? I mean, check out the fans on the case. But my plans are to overclock a little yes.

2008-02-22 17:36:22

02fxnmaurer: Member; +75|6491|Birmingham UK

e8400 are well know for their ability to be overclocked on air with stock fans ...so i wouldnt worry about it for now ....if u feel the need to further lower temps in future then yeah do it ...

2008-02-22 17:47:13

Little BaBy JESUS: m8; +394|6158|'straya

CruZ4dR wrote:
Snowmanimal wrote:
You do not need a 850W (now 750w) powersupply. I have a 600W with 2 hdd's 1 dvd burner, 2 8800gt's, 4gb of ram. (processor below)
There are PSU calculators out there and they tell you how much you need exactly. I bet you could go with an antec or thermaltake or corsair or something along those lines for way cheaper and less Wattage.

Do you plan on overclocking?

Vista 64 bit ultimate (ok premium but meh). Not xp. 64bit has some minor problems but those are ironed out quickly. Certain updates fix it.

Get a custom fan for your processor. I run mine processor @ 3.66 ghz from 2.66 ghz (e6750) with air cooling.
Yeah I plan on overclocking. I'm able to save about 20$ about going from 750W to 650W. So I don't care much about that part.
I'll check out the custom fans since I'm planning on overclocking to about 3,4Ghz. I also have cooling paste for the CPU.

Just remember which side to put the paste on

imo dont bother with a fan on cpu just yet... i would say get the rig monitor temps/ monitor temps when overclocking then u can make the decision whether u need it or not

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