64-bit Source

[VIAN]

http://steampowered.com/index.php?area=news&id=496

 

[gorcorps]

Hmmmm, why does it only mention the FX 64-bit processors? Is it only going to run on those? That'd be moronic...

edit: nvrmind... the update news on steam instead of the online story says all you need is a 64-bit Athlon and windows 64-bit.

"For those of you running with a 64-bit capable AMD® processor, along with the Windows® 64-bit operating system, Half-Life 2 and Lost Coast are now available in native 64-bit versions. Steam will automatically detect your OS and run the appropriate version the next time you run these games.

We've been working with AMD to get the Source? engine up and running in 64-bit mode to make sure we're taking advantage of these hardware configurations. This is just a first step for Valve into 64-bit. Going forward, we realize that more and more of our customers will be running with 64-bit processors and we will be set to take true advantage of them."

 

[Crescent13]

I wish I wouldn't have been so afriad to try windows 64 bit. (afraid of the bugs).

 

[Unkno]

Originally posted by: Crescent13
I wish I wouldn't have been so afriad to try windows 64 bit. (afraid of the bugs).

same....might cause more problems than the performance boost (if any)

 

[Topweasel]

Originally posted by: Unkno

Originally posted by: Crescent13
I wish I wouldn't have been so afriad to try windows 64 bit. (afraid of the bugs).

same....might cause more problems than the performance boost (if any)

The only problems I have run into is the lack of Virtual CD drivers. No app that has mountable image optiond can use this functionality.