Is Vista with the 64 bit architecture even out yet?

AtomicAudio · 07-16-2007, 01:36 PM

Hello, i come here confused about whether or not Windows Vista with the 64 bit architecture is released yet... i called Dell to specify whether or not their Vostro line offered it because it didnt mention what type... And on the HP site, Pavilions have an option for the 64 bit architecture for an extra 183 dollars or so. The Dell tech support wasnt really sure of himself...
Im looking for a laptop with Windows Vista 64 bit edition.

b1gapl · 07-16-2007, 04:29 PM

Why would you need the 64 bit edition? It has a lack of driver and support. As of now, it's not needed, unless you're using more than 2GBs of RAM.

HI ATOMICAUDIO!!

Alvin.C · 07-16-2007, 04:38 PM

Hello,

Yes, Windows Vista x64 is available.

Personally I wouldn't get 64 bit Vista because I don't need it. However, if you're going to purchase a new laptop which has Vista x64 installed, then at least all the hardware devices on the laptop will have 64 bit driver support. It's just that you might not be able to find 64 bit drivers for any additional hardware that you'll want to plug up to the system (such as webcams, USB TV tuners etc...).

HP notebooks are excellent when it comes to Vista 64 bit driver support. They provide Vista 64 bit drivers for all their current laptops.

ollithemagicbum · 07-16-2007, 05:22 PM

does the 32 bit support mostly everything?

b1gapl · 07-16-2007, 05:28 PM

The majority of software is 32bit.

lazer_viking · 07-16-2007, 07:01 PM

I have been using xp x64 for about two years now. There really isn't any problems finding drivers to be honest. Maybe once, when I first started using it, I had a problem with a printer. About a month later HP came out with a x64 driver that allowed network use as well as USB use.

More people need to hop on the x64 band wagon so we can get more x64 optimized apps goin' on

SapperX · 07-16-2007, 07:07 PM

I'm a XP pro x64 user and I did have trouble finding my webcam drivers, and I actually still can't use it. I've also had some trouble finding various compatible versions of free software. But, I also notice improved performance in comparison to 32 bit, so I guess it's a trade-off.

lazer_viking · 07-16-2007, 07:11 PM

That's weird, most everything works except for maybe in rare cases hella old stuff (<1995) that no one wants to use anyway. What is your webcam, I'll find you a working driver.

SapperX · 07-16-2007, 07:16 PM

If you could I would be incredibly happy. It's a logitech quickcam messenger. I must admit I haven't looked too hard beyond just typing it into the logitech website.

lazer_viking · 07-16-2007, 07:21 PM

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/43...eid=966&osid=1
Enjoy.

07-16-2007, 01:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
AtomicAudio True Techie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 100	Is Vista with the 64 bit architecture even out yet? Hello, i come here confused about whether or not Windows Vista with the 64 bit architecture is released yet... i called Dell to specify whether or not their Vostro line offered it because it didnt mention what type... And on the HP site, Pavilions have an option for the 64 bit architecture for an extra 183 dollars or so. The Dell tech support wasnt really sure of himself... Im looking for a laptop with Windows Vista 64 bit edition. __________________ Front- Polk Rti4 Surrounds- Bose 161 Center-None Subwoofer- 10" Pioneer driver, dayton 1.0 cuft enclosure, SA240 240W plate amp Onkyo TX-SR304 SoundBlaster Live! 5.1

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b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,804	Re: Is Vista with the 64 bit architecture even out yet? Why would you need the 64 bit edition? It has a lack of driver and support. As of now, it's not needed, unless you're using more than 2GBs of RAM. HI ATOMICAUDIO!! __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List Last edited by b1gapl; 07-16-2007 at 04:31 PM.

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Alvin.C Master Techie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Newcastle-under-lyme, Staffordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 2,064	Re: Is Vista with the 64 bit architecture even out yet? Hello, Yes, Windows Vista x64 is available. Personally I wouldn't get 64 bit Vista because I don't need it. However, if you're going to purchase a new laptop which has Vista x64 installed, then at least all the hardware devices on the laptop will have 64 bit driver support. It's just that you might not be able to find 64 bit drivers for any additional hardware that you'll want to plug up to the system (such as webcams, USB TV tuners etc...). HP notebooks are excellent when it comes to Vista 64 bit driver support. They provide Vista 64 bit drivers for all their current laptops. __________________ Alvin.C \|Asus Eee PC 1000H (White)\| \|Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition\| Last edited by Alvin.C; 07-16-2007 at 04:45 PM.

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ollithemagicbum True Techie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 183	Re: Is Vista with the 64 bit architecture even out yet? does the 32 bit support mostly everything?

07-16-2007, 05:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,804	Re: Is Vista with the 64 bit architecture even out yet? The majority of software is 32bit. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

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lazer_viking Super Techie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 447	Re: Is Vista with the 64 bit architecture even out yet? I have been using xp x64 for about two years now. There really isn't any problems finding drivers to be honest. Maybe once, when I first started using it, I had a problem with a printer. About a month later HP came out with a x64 driver that allowed network use as well as USB use. More people need to hop on the x64 band wagon so we can get more x64 optimized apps goin' on __________________ [CPU: e6600 @ 3460 MHz] // [MB: ASUS P5N-E SLi] // [RAM: Patriot 'eased latency' PC2-6400 @ DDR768 5-4-4-12-2T] // [GPU: 8800GTX 174.74 @ 621/1000/1566] // [HDD: 2x Cavier 500GiB stripe] // [Chassis: Thermaltake Armor VA8000 (black)] // [PSU: Aspire(Apevia) 680w] // [OS: Windows Vista HP x64][Cooling: water cooled GPU and CPU] 3DMark06: ~11600 3DMark Vantage: 5873

07-16-2007, 07:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
SapperX Putting the X in Sapper Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 473	Re: Is Vista with the 64 bit architecture even out yet? I'm a XP pro x64 user and I did have trouble finding my webcam drivers, and I actually still can't use it. I've also had some trouble finding various compatible versions of free software. But, I also notice improved performance in comparison to 32 bit, so I guess it's a trade-off. __________________ My Current PC- ASUS M2N-SLI deluxe \| AMD Athlon X2 6000+ \| Western Digital 250gb HD \| Seagate 500gb HD Western Digital 500gb HD \| eVGA Geforce 8800gt 512mb Superclocked \| 4gb Cruical Ballistix Tracer DDR2 800 600w Coolmax Silent Fan PSU \| X-Plorer Black/Silver Mid-Tower with blue LED's \| Samsung 24" LCD \| Dell 22" LCD

07-16-2007, 07:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
lazer_viking Super Techie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 447	Re: Is Vista with the 64 bit architecture even out yet? That's weird, most everything works except for maybe in rare cases hella old stuff (<1995) that no one wants to use anyway. What is your webcam, I'll find you a working driver. __________________ [CPU: e6600 @ 3460 MHz] // [MB: ASUS P5N-E SLi] // [RAM: Patriot 'eased latency' PC2-6400 @ DDR768 5-4-4-12-2T] // [GPU: 8800GTX 174.74 @ 621/1000/1566] // [HDD: 2x Cavier 500GiB stripe] // [Chassis: Thermaltake Armor VA8000 (black)] // [PSU: Aspire(Apevia) 680w] // [OS: Windows Vista HP x64][Cooling: water cooled GPU and CPU] 3DMark06: ~11600 3DMark Vantage: 5873

07-16-2007, 07:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
SapperX Putting the X in Sapper Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 473	Re: Is Vista with the 64 bit architecture even out yet? If you could I would be incredibly happy. It's a logitech quickcam messenger. I must admit I haven't looked too hard beyond just typing it into the logitech website. __________________ My Current PC- ASUS M2N-SLI deluxe \| AMD Athlon X2 6000+ \| Western Digital 250gb HD \| Seagate 500gb HD Western Digital 500gb HD \| eVGA Geforce 8800gt 512mb Superclocked \| 4gb Cruical Ballistix Tracer DDR2 800 600w Coolmax Silent Fan PSU \| X-Plorer Black/Silver Mid-Tower with blue LED's \| Samsung 24" LCD \| Dell 22" LCD

07-16-2007, 07:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
lazer_viking Super Techie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 447	Re: Is Vista with the 64 bit architecture even out yet? http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/43...eid=966&osid=1 Enjoy. __________________ [CPU: e6600 @ 3460 MHz] // [MB: ASUS P5N-E SLi] // [RAM: Patriot 'eased latency' PC2-6400 @ DDR768 5-4-4-12-2T] // [GPU: 8800GTX 174.74 @ 621/1000/1566] // [HDD: 2x Cavier 500GiB stripe] // [Chassis: Thermaltake Armor VA8000 (black)] // [PSU: Aspire(Apevia) 680w] // [OS: Windows Vista HP x64][Cooling: water cooled GPU and CPU] 3DMark06: ~11600 3DMark Vantage: 5873

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