Relevant items in my shopping list as follows:
1. Thermaltake W0144RB 600W PurePower Modular PSU, (irrelevant?).
2. Corsair TwinX 2048Mb DDR2-6400 (2x1024Mb) w/ Heat Spreaders
3. XFX nForce 680i LT SLI s775, DDR2, BLan, 7.1Snd, ATX
4. Logitech MX Revolution Cordless Optical Mouse
5. Logitech G15 Keyboard with GamePanel
6. 74GB Western Digital Raptor 10000rpm S-ATA Hard Drive
7. Asus DRW1814 18xDVD Dual Layer Lightscribe SATA Writer-Black
8. Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4GHz LGA775 Processor - Retail
9. XFX 320MB nVidia GeForce 8800 GTS PCI-Express VGA Card
Can you look at all these and tell me with 100% conviction/commitment that I CAN go to 64bit computing? Do they ALL have 64bit drivers readily available if I bought say Windows XP Pro or Windows Vista?, (ie any OS that is 64bit).
Thanks answerers!! :)
2007-07-11 00:34:59 · 8 answers · asked by wildimagination2003 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
I already have a spare IDE 200GB Seagate drive, so the 74Gb is just to facilitate a fast running OS and gaming rig, (BF2142, BF2 etc etc),.. PLUS,, the 2 cases I am seriously considering: Antec P182 (Gun Metal), OR Gigabyte Aurora Black. plenty big enough. :)
2007-07-11 03:00:10 · update #1
why go 64bit? its not really ready yet. Everything works fine on 32bit ie software and games.
There arnt any games out that are 64bit compatable but if u insist on goin g that route then it should all be ok. but i wouldnt risk it as there are alot of reported problems with alot of drivers etc
2007-07-11 00:39:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Man there has been a lot of crap said on this, let me clean this mess up. The motherboard has nothihng to do with whether is it 64 bit compatible. The only thing there that would need drivers are the mouse, keyboard, and video card, and they all have 64 bit drivers available. As for this program compatibility with 64 bit OSs that so many people kept talking about, it simply isn't true. I am running a 64 bit version of Vista, and I have run into exactly one program that wouldn't work on it, and that was a very small program.
As for operating systems, Windows XP Pro is 32 bit, you have to get XP 64 bit. And all editions of Vista come in either a 32 bit or 64 bit version. I think I covered all the misinformation given out so far, but if I forgot anything, feel free to email or instant message me.
2007-07-11 09:48:40 · answer #2 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can go 64 bit without any problem. But I would get a much larger disk or 2, at about 400Gb as you will soon fill a 75Gb.
Dont bother with lightscribe there crap, use at work and most will not burn disk properly or label it right.
I have that same GFX card, its an absoulte beast. Ensure that is will fit in case, mine only just did, and I have a full tower.
Also ensure that the PSW has a 12v rail, as the card is powered by this, not motherboard.
2007-07-11 02:00:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, great and envious set up!
But make life easier on yourself. Leave 64 bit computing to servers and workstations. There are lots and lots of matured drivers for 32 bit XP, but may not be the case yet with Vista. But then, if you want your device drivers nightmares to begin, go ahead with 64bit OS.
2007-07-11 03:18:50 · answer #4 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not to sure about about 64bit compatibility, but remember theres not a lot of support or apps for it at the moment, but best to be prepared.
However Dam good spec. but the raptor Hdd should be a Little bigger if you ask me [only 74GB] but western digital a solid make :)
you said the PSU was 'irreverent ??' lots of power i not good for the environmentalist but plenty so your system isn't under taxed.
2007-07-11 00:42:18 · answer #5 · answered by Daedalus 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hi, to confirm in the adventure that your computing device is working 32-bit or sixty 4-bit abode windows, do right here: Open gadget via clicking the beginning up button, clicking administration Panel, clicking gadget and maintenance, and then clicking gadget. decrease than gadget, you are able to view the gadget variety. let us know if this facilitates. Cheers, Jason abode windows Outreach group
2016-11-09 00:09:47 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if the board is compatible for 64bit technology which it should say 64bit on the box of the motherboard. If it doen't then you can't make it 64bit you will not only blow the board but also your memory processor and harddrive.
2007-07-11 04:09:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, and theres absolutely no point, nothing will work
2007-07-11 01:01:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋