64 bit OS

Driftwood · 10-27-06, 07:26 PM

Anyone got any experience with running DW on a 64 bit OS (i.e. XP Pro 64)? Just curious if it will or not.

Driftwood · 10-28-06, 04:45 PM

Judging by the response I've received so far I guess our "crowd" here at SubSim doesn't have any 64 bit experience...........

ASWnut101 · 10-28-06, 05:21 PM

I don't know about that kind of stuff, so sorry.....wish i could help.

goldorak · 10-28-06, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Driftwood

Judging by the response I've received so far I guess our "crowd" here at SubSim doesn't have any 64 bit experience...........

Windows xp 64 was never released in retail and very little in oem.
Plus the number of drivers just isn't there, and you need a 64bit processor.
If I'm not mistaken Intel doesn't make yet 64 bit processor for the consumer desktop market, only AMD does.
Put those 3 factors together and you'll see why not many have experience with windows xp 64.

Driftwood · 10-28-06, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by goldorak

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Originally Posted by Driftwood

Judging by the response I've received so far I guess our "crowd" here at SubSim doesn't have any 64 bit experience...........

Windows xp 64 was never released in retail and very little in oem.
Plus the number of drivers just isn't there, and you need a 64bit processor.
If I'm not mistaken Intel doesn't make yet 64 bit processor for the consumer desktop market, only AMD does.
Put those 3 factors together and you'll see why not many have experience with windows xp 64.

Good point Goldy........Intel does now make a few 64 bit processors but they certainly aren't as common as the AMD's. But it's still nice to get an answer......even it's "I don't know."

Thanks to you and ASWnut!

swimsalot · 10-28-06, 10:38 PM

I have an AMD64 proc, but the lack of support for 64bit is what's holding me back. Drivers for just about everything from graphics to printers just aren't out there yet. A whole new crop of dual-core chips is flooding the market,all will run either 64 or 32. So hopefully everyone will start to get onboard with it. (my AMD64 X2 5000 is on the way from Newegg now)

Driftwood · 10-29-06, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by swimsalot

I have an AMD64 proc, but the lack of support for 64bit is what's holding me back. Drivers for just about everything from graphics to printers just aren't out there yet. A whole new crop of dual-core chips is flooding the market,all will run either 64 or 32. So hopefully everyone will start to get onboard with it. (my AMD64 X2 5000 is on the way from Newegg now)

YEEHAAA Swims! Congrats! I've been running an AMD64 FX-62 since July and love it!

10-27-06, 07:26 PM	#1
Driftwood Chief Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western NC Posts: 325 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	64 bit OS Anyone got any experience with running DW on a 64 bit OS (i.e. XP Pro 64)? Just curious if it will or not. __________________ Retired US Army Paratrooper Virtual Sub Skipper

10-28-06, 04:45 PM	#2
Driftwood Chief Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western NC Posts: 325 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Judging by the response I've received so far I guess our "crowd" here at SubSim doesn't have any 64 bit experience........... __________________ Retired US Army Paratrooper Virtual Sub Skipper

10-28-06, 05:21 PM	#3
ASWnut101 Admiral Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,021 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	I don't know about that kind of stuff, so sorry.....wish i could help. __________________

10-28-06, 10:38 PM	#6
swimsalot Helmsman Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Seattle, wa usa Posts: 102 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have an AMD64 proc, but the lack of support for 64bit is what's holding me back. Drivers for just about everything from graphics to printers just aren't out there yet. A whole new crop of dual-core chips is flooding the market,all will run either 64 or 32. So hopefully everyone will start to get onboard with it. (my AMD64 X2 5000 is on the way from Newegg now) __________________ Swimsalot AW2 (AW\NAC)