JPeitzman
04-16-2007, 01:15 PM
1. Is Vista x64 going to start to see better program and driver support compared to XP Pro X64? I am a XP Pro x64 user, I love it, I have to say it is one of the best OS's I have used, with some minor glitches. I never really had a problem with driver issues, except for my printer, but did have some program problems. The main place was with anti-virus software, and a few games. Is Vista x64 going to bring about a movement to go 64-bit AND multi-threaded?
2. This is mostly pertaining to the first question, but is there a reason for me to switch right now? I am mostly worried that Vista x64 will get left in the dust, and Vista (normal 32-bit) will get all the latest and greatest software and drivers. I had Vista Ultimate RC1 and RC2 for a while, they where the 32-bit versions just because at the time I was guaranteed driver support on the 32-bit RC's....well mostly. I would like to stay 64-bit though (for reasons explained below), I just don't know if now is the time to switch, any thoughts?
*Reasons I want to stay 64-bit*
1. There is a speed up in some programs, or atleast a perceived one. Things like Photoshop CS2 seemed to get a boost, though like I said, it could just be a mind trick.
2. Both Far Cry and Half-Life 2 support x64, hopefully there will be others soon. Though I am not sure it isn't just something that could have been added in 32-bit...Far Cry with the x64 patch and content pack looks awesome. Aside from maybe running a little faster I don't know if there is really a difference in HL2.
3. I have actually considered going to 4GB of RAM in the next year or so, hopefully DDR3 (so 08/09 at the latest). I don't really OC much so I think I can deal with 2T and the lower max OC speed. If I do though I want to be able to see it all, and as far as I know x64 is the only environment that will allow that.
4. I like being the only one in my group of good friends/summer LANers that runs something other than XP Pro...I am vain...what can I say :)
2. This is mostly pertaining to the first question, but is there a reason for me to switch right now? I am mostly worried that Vista x64 will get left in the dust, and Vista (normal 32-bit) will get all the latest and greatest software and drivers. I had Vista Ultimate RC1 and RC2 for a while, they where the 32-bit versions just because at the time I was guaranteed driver support on the 32-bit RC's....well mostly. I would like to stay 64-bit though (for reasons explained below), I just don't know if now is the time to switch, any thoughts?
*Reasons I want to stay 64-bit*
1. There is a speed up in some programs, or atleast a perceived one. Things like Photoshop CS2 seemed to get a boost, though like I said, it could just be a mind trick.
2. Both Far Cry and Half-Life 2 support x64, hopefully there will be others soon. Though I am not sure it isn't just something that could have been added in 32-bit...Far Cry with the x64 patch and content pack looks awesome. Aside from maybe running a little faster I don't know if there is really a difference in HL2.
3. I have actually considered going to 4GB of RAM in the next year or so, hopefully DDR3 (so 08/09 at the latest). I don't really OC much so I think I can deal with 2T and the lower max OC speed. If I do though I want to be able to see it all, and as far as I know x64 is the only environment that will allow that.
4. I like being the only one in my group of good friends/summer LANers that runs something other than XP Pro...I am vain...what can I say :)