I have decided to run Vista X64 as I want to fully utilize my 4GB . Have anyone here used Vista X64 for gaming and what is their opinion. For me it feels slightly faster or the same as XP or Vista 32 bit.

Intel® Core™2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
3600.0 MHz (9.0 x 400.0 MHz)
4GB DDR2
Gainward 4870 1GB GS

i installed it on my laptop.

but so far most of my apps n games are installing into x86 folders. so don't really see the point.

gamming wise, i find it to be more or less the same as XP

sorry, forgot to put my specs

Proc : 2.53Ghz Intel® P9500 45nm "Montevina" C 6Mb L2 Cache
RAM: 4096 MB DDR3 1066MHz Dual Chan (2 SODIMMS)
Video Card: nVidia GeForce 9800GT 512MB DDR3



This post has been edited by corad: Dec 30 2008, 10:15 PM

the only game i find buggy on x64 is C&C Generals, but it is playable nonetheless

Personally I find the X64 much more responsive and efficient compared to the X32 vista.

Here's my specs:
Intel C2d Quad Q6600 @ 2.40Ghz
MSI 8800 GTS 320mb
2x2GB Kingston HyperX 800Mhz
Creative SB Live! 24bit External

So far, games wise, so good. I have CS: Condition Zero, War3: Frozen Throne, NWN2 + MotB + SoZ, COD4, COD5, Crysis + Crysis:Warhead, Quake4 and Rappelz installed and all ran without problems. I only had a problem with one of Tom Clancy's games, but I can't remember which title. It just wouldn't install. The others games I mentioned above ran without a glitch, and maybe it's just me and the x64 placebo effect, I feel that the x64 actually outperforms the x32 is most of the games.

So far, I have tried

Far Cry 2
Need for Speed - Undercover
Devil may Cry 4
Crysis 64 Bit

All works well.


Will keep updating.

Bro, I've got a question, may I know what brand and model is your laptop? Also, I've tried a lot of games in 64-Bit OS (Vista) but there's no performance game, well maybe that's further contributed by the fact that all my games (which I don't play but install) are 32-Bit.

it's a sager NP8660.

time to advertise my thread

I'm Vista x64 user.

So far, I've tried

-NFS Undercover
-COD4
-COD World at War
-Battlefield 2, 2142
-Race Driver GRID
-Flight Simulator X

Runs very well, even though I'm using low-profile graphics.

your pc quite good

Tried running GTA IV at 1680 1050. All settings maxed out with only shadows at 8, much smoother from XP 32 bit or Vista 32 bit . No stuttering at all. Benchmark at 47 FPS.

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Added on December 31, 2008, 11:21 amYou might want to upgrade your GPU to at least a 4850. You can play all those games at almost max settings.

This post has been edited by snake1x: Dec 31 2008, 11:21 AM

Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 64bit here... Everything runs fine... The most obvious boost is the speed Vista is running :hehe"

I know. I'm waiting for suitable time and budget to get one.

Thanks for the link to your thread. It's a really good review I must say, enjoy your laptop. Btw, no offense to you but it looks quite ugly.

[OT] It's... looks like... IBM Laptop! Minus the IBM logo of course. Btw, the Sony 18" Laptop (I don't know the model name) sucks big time, looks freakin' ugly!

Just tried out Dolphin X64. Tried out Ikaruga and works very well.

actually for those new game and program that wont be any problem.

i'm using vista 64 bit as well
all the games i've install successfully but all can't launch ??? wat the heck ???
games i tried NFS undercover, crysis warhead, NFS carbon, Grid ...when try launch game, got error

anyone can advice what is wrong with my Vista ?

this is what happen if you don't do your proper research and studies before buying 64bit ..
this applies to everyone ^^

What was the error message. Maybe I can help.

perhaps it's "Please insert the correct disc" error
Crysis Warhead is supposed to be able to run on Vista x64 tell us what is the error here, perhaps some forummers might be able to help

JS version game?

im usin it for 2 day onli... donno y cant play the installed game..sumtimes game cant install.. y a? anyone have the same prob with me...
mayb my pc not power enough

amd x2 4000+
3850 256
4gb value ram

what is the error message?
and is it a jack sparrow game?

i try medal of honour airborne and bro in arms...
cant play.. also cant play old game, titan quest...
i cant remenber d error msg.. since cant understand, i assume the app not find directx..

im using x64 since june 2008. no problem at gaming at all. and im hardcore gaming.. game without 64 bit functionality, will be install to x86 folder to make it compatible.

my humble spec :

Intel QX6800
6GB DDR2
ATI HD4870

imo, the things you should care when installing x64, run all updates, include windows update, hotfix, driver, display card driver. I would say gaming in 64bit vista really impressive than x86.

i've tried all max out crysis & crysis warhead , my ram took almost 3.8GB ram usage (when im using 4GB ram) now im add another 2GB, im running fine with crysis.. no more virtual memory low appear at taskbar.

that's all. im prefer x64 than x86, im gaming & also do editing

This post has been edited by zeronehza: Jan 2 2009, 11:53 PM

that's funny, coz i managed to run Medal of Honor Airborne just fine, completed all missions as well

i think he still cant get to understand to update all neccessary file, like directx

even cod 1, cod 2 still playable with my system, moha passific too

I'm also don't have problem in gaming using Vista Ultimate SP1 x64

Each game supposedly have a DirectX files inside. Should install that 1st.

wow..64-bit it is on my next upgrade.. i7 965+6GB 1333MHz+rampage II extreme..hehe..

tanx guys for opening my eyes

Are you using pirated games? AFAIK, if you install the games and cra*k them, the cra*k may disable the game from launching.

all been updated la.. nah, p**ate one..sure got problem
got dll file not found.. each tym install new game, sure hav to dload dll files.. (unless theey share the same)
direct x can b update by win update? its integrated with servic pack right? unless dload at micrsoft page..

DirectX files are not downloadable automatically using Windows Update, you have to manually download the latest redistributable from Microsoft website. And no, it's not really integrated with service pack.

yea meh? since we talking bout vista.. i tot dx 10.1 comes with sp1.. im wrong? dx9 sure anyone can obtain..
i know cant be update..just asking the very "wise" girl zeronehza..

DirectX 10.1 sure already comes with service pack, but what I meant is that the updated redistributable is not. The whatever-version-of-DX10.1 that comes with SP1 is old and you'll need to periodically update your DirectX files over the internet or when you're installing latest games. The redistributable won't contain the core DirectX 10 files, but rather supporting files, that's why it's not available for Windows XP.

owh..ok..i got it.. the jan feb march thing right? got2.. now all games can play..

me no problem using Vista x64, game application like Battlefield 2, COD 4, Vegas 2, GRID, Company of Heroes all went well...

y others said "u got super computer ka u want to use x64?"
my proc amd atlon x2 4000+ onli... very low..still can use with no worries... games also played well but cant manage to find any significant drop or gain in performance... all i can see, startup slowed a bit, onli for 2-5secs.. game, no prob!

Hi,

To have Vista x64, do I need hardwares that support x64.

With my specs, will I have problem:-

Intel E8400
DFI DK X48
Corsair Value Ram 4G
PSU Silverstone 560 Watt
Manli 9600GT (will change it either Gainward 4870 GS or HIS 4870 IceQ4+)

Thanks

Yes, that's it. The updated DirectX redistributables.

No need super computer, the need of X64 mainly is for X64 instructions which should be a little bit (or more) faster than X86, and the ability to use more than 4GB of RAM...

Yes you do need hardwares that support X64, your specs seems conform to the requirements, so I guess no problems at all if you're upgrading to X64

yea..thx for that.. showed him edi, my pc runing ok with 64..

Sure?
So, what I need next, is 64bit games?

Gather yourself 64-bit drivers if you didn't yet, get native 64-bit softwares to get full performance (or the 32-bit version will do just fine) and finally game with 64-bit support to fully use your 4gb/8gb/16gb/32gb/64gb RAM!

how come it is hard to find 64-bit.......

what did you mean by it is hard to find 64-bit? u meant vista or the softwares/drivers?
as the matter of fact, newer softwares and drivers are able to run just fine in 64-bit OS
btw, i am wondering, is there a single 4GB DDR2 RAM stick in the market? all i see are 2GB sticks. i am wondering when will the 4GB sticks be sold at RM60+ price range, then can grab 2 of them, total up 12GB RAM in my system

but mobo's limitation is oso a factor to consider...

like mine here limited to 7GB (as stated in the manual)

mine is 16GB limit, that's why looking for 4GB RAM stick
otherwise i would have just gotten myself another 2x2GB to make it a total of 8GB

i mean vista home-premium 64-bit

You're right. My mobo also able to support up to 16GB limit.

Guys/girls
Is there any 4GB RAM stick sold?.
I browse through the threads, couldn't find one.

I searched it through Google, there is 4GB RAM stick.

This post has been edited by kerollowyat: Jan 17 2009, 06:37 PM

got, but super ex...

found in newegg for like US$50 for 1 piece iirc

no problem at all. feel slightly better performance from xp, but not quite sure. overall it's very stable tested with a lot of games d.

go for 64 bit can install more rams thus better gaming experience...