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    Windows XP / 64???

    Hi,

    I have just built myself a new core duo 2 system. I am struggling to decide which os to use. I have currently installed Windows XP 64, but i'm getting annoyed with the lack of driver and software support. I will primarily be using th box for gaming, music, dvd encoding, surfing. I dont want to feel like rolling back to Win XPSp2 will not be taking advantage of the full potential.

    What you guys think ?

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    Vista 64-bit I hated XP64 but Vista is different altogether plenty of drivers out for it.
    Have had no problems installing anything I need on it and my games framerate may be down a little but it is not noticeable.
    I paid £44 each delivered for it and have 64bit on two rigs and 32bit on one.A bargain(my offspring qualify for academic Home Premium).

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    So your suggesting that I should run Vista 64 bit? As my gaming OS ?

    I will also be overclocking my pc, but im just waiting until I get a better Heatsink + Fan. Im not going for water cooling so I wont be able to achieve really high mhz, but you think i will have enough ooomph to run games under vista ?

    Also, what exactly did you purchase for £44 ?

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    I have not loaded all my games onto vista yet but far cry,fear and doom3 are okay so far. My rig is used for a lot more than games though so if you want a dedicated gaming machine maybe not,some of the avid gamers on here will put you right on that one.
    As for Vista the version is Vista Home Premium academic upgrade.
    You only recieve the 32bit version with instructions on getting the 64bit from Microsoft.
    But I have a Vista AIO and I used that as the licence keys are the same for 32bit and 64bit and it is the licence you are paying for. I think it is around £10 if you send of for a disk but the waiting time seems to be around six weeks.

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    but you think i will have enough ooomph to run games under vista
    what are you talking about ??? you need to over clock to run games under vista using an c2duo ??

    If you've got that little ram that you can't run games under vista perhaps using the 32bit OS is best for you.
    It is Inevitable.....


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    Cant see why you cant run yours with Vista 64-bit my oldest boys rig is an E6400 wth 2GB of pc6400 and an X1950XT(my cast offs)not OCed and he is happily running the same games on it.
    Says Grand Theft Auto - San Andreas is okay but COD2 is a bit slow.
    Check here and have a look at what other users say.
    http://www.ntcompatible.com/compatlistcat34.html

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    Ikonia,

    Im asking if before the overclock if I will have enough power to run my games under Vista.

    I just want to make sure I install the best OS for my hardware and needs.

    gaming, media, surfing.

    I await your opinions guys.

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    I don't understand why your all worring about the cpu, the ram is the key hogger in vista
    It is Inevitable.....


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    After reading the following guide I have decided to roll down to Windows XP SP2. Lets face it, it has the most support and working drivers, and the main focus of the box will be gaming. I think this is currentley the best platform for this with my chosen hardware.

    Im still open to debate.

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    replaced the boot HDD last night and decided not to install XP 64 this time.
    First time in two years not had driver problems! Even found a more up to date soundcard driver, that wasn't listed on manufacturers website.
    Expected a quibble whilst activating, but went smooth.
    Tonight I may even download IE7 and actually be able to see Flash content!

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    IE7 and actually be able to see Flash content!
    what do you expect ? there is no flash 64 bit support ???
    It is Inevitable.....


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    Question,

    Under win 32bit. Will the work load still be split over the two cores?

    Im keen to understand exactly how 32bit and 64bit operations are handled by the 32bit and 64bit kernals.

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    there is no difference in multi-cpu and multi-core support between 32 and 64-bit OSen

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rec0il View Post
    Ikonia,

    Im asking if before the overclock if I will have enough power to run my games under Vista.

    I just want to make sure I install the best OS for my hardware and needs.

    gaming, media, surfing.

    I await your opinions guys.
    The answer is yes - I'm running CS fine every day under vista. Other games that I've tried working are oblivion, Civ IV and flatout 2, and all work fine with frames per second to spare. My system spec is shown to the left.

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    Yeh you will have no problem at all running the games before overclocked. My rig is similar and i can run just cause, oblivion on max settings easily.

    Just about to get Supreme commander too which should run fine, but i doubt on max

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    Also means you can play DX10 games (assuming you have a DX10 card) because the first (I think) DX10 is coming out at the end of the month. Lost planet.

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