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ready2rumbelX · April 29th, 2008

Honestly speaking, x64 is quite stable and the support is there. I've encountered no problems using XP x64 and it ran flawless (whether x86 or x64 apps).

The only headache of an O/S, that's x64,is Vista. It's stable and runs on the same premise as XP x64 but it's M$'s infuriating "Driver Signing" that's a massive pain in the Buttootoo.

Anyone who's on XP MCE/SP2 x86, i'd recommend switching to x64...if you can.

Although, before doing so, investigate and research into the drivers for all your hardware and software you ususally use...if it all checks out, go for it.

Note: Some software says it doesn't necessarily support x64, but works fine anyway.

r2rX

April 29th, 2008	#8 (permalink)
ready2rumbelX InnarX Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Borderline InSAnE Posts: 2,667	Honestly speaking, x64 is quite stable and the support is there. I've encountered no problems using XP x64 and it ran flawless (whether x86 or x64 apps). The only headache of an O/S, that's x64,is Vista. It's stable and runs on the same premise as XP x64 but it's M$'s infuriating "Driver Signing" that's a massive pain in the Buttootoo. Anyone who's on XP MCE/SP2 x86, i'd recommend switching to x64...if you can. Although, before doing so, investigate and research into the drivers for all your hardware and software you ususally use...if it all checks out, go for it. Note: Some software says it doesn't necessarily support x64, but works fine anyway. r2rX __________________ ready2rumbelX -Intel Core 2 Quad (@3200Mhz) -Gigabyte 965P-S3 motherboard -2GB TwinMOS PC-6400 (DDR2 800) RAM -Seagate 80GB and 320GB 7200rpm H.D -Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 512MB GDDR 5 (790/4400) -Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 (x86) -Realtek HD w/ Creative PC Works 5.1 -2 x L.G DVD/CD-RW Combo - GSA-H62N