Thinking of loading Windows 7 in 64 bit...

[camel24hrs]

Running windows 7 x64 bit professional here without a problem. I agree it has to be the best microsoft OS in a long time. I have 8 gig of ram and it sees it all. I was running Vista 32 bit and windows only saw a little over 3 gigs. Much better gaming results than with Vista 32. I did the upgrade to Win 7 x 64 and popped in a geforce 2 gig 560ti and I have not regretted it. I run ROF on all the highest settings and run low 40s to upper 50s fps. I guess I average around 50. And this is on an old Asus p5k deluxe with a Q9550 overclocked at 3.6. Cant wait to get my hands on COD, gogamer moved my date back to April 19th.

[Wurschtie]

I am really happy with Win7 x64. After hating Vista, that is.

I would clearly recommend Win7 over XP. The most obvious change would be, that a x64 system supports more than 4 gigs of RAM alongside some other important things not possible with XP like DirectX10/11 ...

So you will not be able to use more than 4 Gigs of RAM with Win XP. So this is a clear 'go for it' for oyur plan on getting more RAM.

Give it a try. It's worth it.

[kingpinda]

For DCS A-10c its definately worthwhile. But I also think the game (like DCS-A10c) should be programmed in 64bit to be able to take advantage of the extra memory.

To my knowledge DCS a-10c is the only game programmed in 64bit to date.

Please correct me if i'm wrong about both assumptions.

[Remo]

Originally Posted by 123-Wulf-123

I have a copy of Win 7 just never loaded it as XP has been rock solid for me.

However is there really any advantage in loading a new copy of Windows 7 64 bit (for the game and an extra 4mb ram I'm thinking of getting...)

Any advice welcome.

Hi Wulf. Long time no see.

I did the switch to Win7 (64bit) ( bootcamp on the Mac Pro) and it is alright. had less issues with it than expected.
Just a note. If some setup (usually install ) program does not work / give you blue screen ( I had two btw when installing the TrackIR software ), make sure you right click on it and "Run as administrator"

The games etc all work flawlessly.

[sorak]

Originally Posted by 123-Wulf-123

I have a copy of Win 7 just never loaded it as XP has been rock solid for me.

However is there really any advantage in loading a new copy of Windows 7 64 bit (for the game and an extra 4mb ram I'm thinking of getting...)

Any advice welcome.

Id definitly upgrade to windows 7 64bit. Only thing I would check though is if you have any special or specific hardware that you are using currently to make sure that they make windows 7 drivers and check to make sure those drivers are working from forums ect. There is still a few hardwares out there that either doesnt have no windows 7 drivers or the the windows 7 drivers dont work good at all.

[Revvin]

I'd definately recommend it. You might spend a few days finding the bits and pieces they moved around from XP to Win 7 but overall it was a good switch for me from XP to Win 7 64 Bit.

[badfinger]

Which W7 version would be best for us simers?

binky9

[JG27CaptStubing]

Moved to Win 7 64 Bit from XP Pro 32 and haven't really looked back. You will really need to have about 4 gigs of ram though to let it breath a bit. It has higher overhead but when you launch a game it does a great job of giving you all the resources.

I did a side by side comparison because I have another drive with Win 32 just using IL2. I get smoother game play with Win 7 than with XP. Also with 8 gigs of ram I have yet to have a game give me any studders or slowdowns except for the normal stuff.

Win 7 was ready for prime time from the start.

The only game that will give you headaches with this move is Falcon 4 both FreeFalcon and AF if and only if you use an Nvidia Card. ATI doesn't have any problems.

[Revvin]

Originally Posted by binky9

Which W7 version would be best for us simers?

binky9

Just regular Home version will be just fine, the other versions contain apps and features generally better suited for the business type environment.

[Thee_oddball]

Originally Posted by binky9

Which W7 version would be best for us simers?

binky9

http://www.intowindows.com/differenc...mate-editions/