Will I be able to run Crysis in 64 bit with xp 32 bit OS?

[badnewcastle]

I have xp pro 32 bit, but want to know if the game will be able to run in 64 bit or only 32 bit?

 

[MarcVenice]

Why does it even matter ? Afaik games running in 64 bit aren't any faster then games running in 32-bit. And of course not, how is a game going to run in something the OS doesn't support ? Running a 32bit app in a 64bit OS is possible, because it's a downgrade, but the other way around, wouldn't even make sense...

 

[badnewcastle]

Crysis, is supposed to run better in 64 bit then in 32 bit.

 

[Cabages]

Originally posted by: badnewcastle
Crysis, is supposed to run better in 64 bit then in 32 bit.

It is.

But 32 bit /= 64 bit so you will only be able to run 32 bit.

 

[Golgatha]

32bit OS = 32bit games

Looks like I might have a 3rd game to install under Vista 64 if all the talk about increased performance is true.

 

[MarcVenice]

Supposed? Interesting, I'll be waiting for benchmarks to tell the difference.

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: MarcVenice
Supposed? Interesting, I'll be waiting for benchmarks to tell the difference.

Well there is something here on it: http://www.legionhardware.com/document.php?id=698&p=7

but then I think there was something else trying to refute it.

KT

 

[badnewcastle]

I don't know much about the two architectures soo... thanks for the info marc.

 

[ZappDogg]

Early anecdotal stories are starting to come out that the x64 version is about 10% faster.

 

[ZappDogg]

I'd also like to point out that x64 vista, in my experience, is superior to 32 bit. don't see any reason why you wouldn't run x64.

 

[MarcVenice]

Interesting ... I´m running both XP home, and Vista 64x ( ultimate, so if I wanted I could install 32x anytime I wanted ) so I guess I can check it out myself when I get Crysis. I wonder if it´s GPU or CPU related though.

 

[ZappDogg]

lol, the terminology is x64 and x86 (i've seen a LOT of variants lately)

 

[mode101wpb]

I was going to switch to x64 XP for Far Cry, but after reading and seeing the driver issues I passed. I'm sure the problem with Vista x64 is no better ie, no drivers for printers, digital cameras and etc and limited software supporting x64. With minimal performance gain, I would question if it's really worth it?

 

[ZappDogg]

*sigh*

If there were no drivers for x64 Vista, why would anyone run it? You're so off base it's not even laughable. PLEASE do some research before making blanket assumptions.

 

[MarcVenice]

xp 64x sucks, vista 64x is pretty good.

 

[miniMUNCH]

Crysis 64 runs about 10% faster for me than Crysis 32 under vista 64.

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: mode101wpb
I was going to switch to x64 XP for Far Cry, but after reading and seeing the driver issues I passed. I'm sure the problem with Vista x64 is no better ie, no drivers for printers, digital cameras and etc and limited software supporting x64. With minimal performance gain, I would question if it's really worth it?

The general consensus is XP 64 is garbage compared to Vista 64. I have been running Vista 64 for several months now and really only had one issue (Linksys router problem) that I was able to resolve after a little bit of research and help from ATers.

So in general I think most people agree: if you are going to go to a 64 Bit OS, then go to Vista, if you are going to go to Vista for any reason, only go to Vista 64.

Cheers,
KT

 

[mode101wpb]

Originally posted by: ZappDogg
*sigh*

If there were no drivers for x64 Vista, why would anyone run it? You're so off base it's not even laughable. PLEASE do some research before making blanket assumptions.

Why did anyone run XP x64? To be different? Stable it is but with limited driver support.

Let me rephrase, I shouldn't say no drivers just limited compared to x86. Also a lot of freeware that people use, does not support it yet. IF Vista supports everything across the board then it must be a panacea afterall.

I DID my research on XP Pro x64, I passed for now. I'll pass on Vista till SP 1.

 

[ZappDogg]

Originally posted by: mode101wpb
I'll pass on Vista till SP 1.

Have fun with that. I'll be enjoying my system that is more stable than Vista x86, all the while reaping the benefits of 4 gigs of RAM. Good thing you did your research, though!

 

[mode101wpb]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent

Originally posted by: mode101wpb
I was going to switch to x64 XP for Far Cry, but after reading and seeing the driver issues I passed. I'm sure the problem with Vista x64 is no better ie, no drivers for printers, digital cameras and etc and limited software supporting x64. With minimal performance gain, I would question if it's really worth it?

The general consensus is XP 64 is garbage compared to Vista 64. I have been running Vista 64 for several months now and really only had one issue (Linksys router problem) that I was able to resolve after a little bit of research and help from ATers.

So in general I think most people agree: if you are going to go to a 64 Bit OS, then go to Vista, if you are going to go to Vista for any reason, only go to Vista 64.

Cheers,
KT

I investigated XP Pro x64 for CAD SolidWorks, but it wasn't a big enough gain to switch. Glad I didn't.

I'll go Vista x64 once SolidWorks supports it, as of 2008 release they don't.

 

[ZappDogg]

Originally posted by: mode101wpb
I'll go Vista x64 once SolidWorks supports it, as of 2008 release they don't.

Not officially support, but still works.

 

[DannyLove]

Originally posted by: mode101wpb
I was going to switch to x64 XP for Far Cry, but after reading and seeing the driver issues I passed. I'm sure the problem with Vista x64 is no better ie, no drivers for printers, digital cameras and etc and limited software supporting x64. With minimal performance gain, I would question if it's really worth it?

that is exactly what's holding me back from upgrading to Vista.....

 

[acole1]

Originally posted by: DannyLove

Originally posted by: mode101wpb
I was going to switch to x64 XP for Far Cry, but after reading and seeing the driver issues I passed. I'm sure the problem with Vista x64 is no better ie, no drivers for printers, digital cameras and etc and limited software supporting x64. With minimal performance gain, I would question if it's really worth it?

that is exactly what's holding me back from upgrading to Vista.....

Just FYI for the mis/uninformed out there:

I remember reading (although I can't find the article right now) that Vista x86 drivers do not get certified until there is an x64 version available that passed MS's test. What that means, is that for every x86 certified driver, there is an x64 driver as well.

My friend just updated from Vista x86 to x64 and he has had absolutely no driver problems.

So, while I pity you for your lack of education on the matter, please don't bash until you are informed about Vista x64.

Like ZappDogg said a few posts up:
"If there were no drivers for x64 Vista, why would anyone run it? You're so off base it's not even laughable. PLEASE do some research before making blanket assumptions. "

If you're not sure about a certain device, look it up and see if there is a driver before assuming there isn't one. Vista x64 is a very different animal than XP x64. They are not even comparable.

 

[mode101wpb]

Originally posted by: acole1

Originally posted by: DannyLove

Originally posted by: mode101wpb
I was going to switch to x64 XP for Far Cry, but after reading and seeing the driver issues I passed. I'm sure the problem with Vista x64 is no better ie, no drivers for printers, digital cameras and etc and limited software supporting x64. With minimal performance gain, I would question if it's really worth it?

that is exactly what's holding me back from upgrading to Vista.....

Just FYI for the mis/uninformed out there:

I remember reading (althought I can't find the artical right now) that Vista x86 drivers do not get certified until there is an x64 version available that passed MS's test. What that means, is that for every x86 certified driver, there is an x64 driver as well.

My friend just updated from Vista x86 to x64 and he has had absolutely no driver problems.

So, while I pity you for your lack of education on the matter, please don't bash until you are informed about Vista x64.

Like ZappDogg said a few posts up:
"If there were no drivers for x64 Vista, why would anyone run it? You're so off base it's not even laughable. PLEASE do some research before making blanket assumptions. "

If you're not sure about a certain device, look it up and see if there is a driver before assuming there isn't one. Vista x64 is a very different animal than XP x64. They are not even comparable.

Save the rhetoric, I pity you for not searching other forums for people who have issues. Vista x64 cannot run every program and/or has the same driver support as XP x86. Just Google it and you will see.

If you have all brand new gear and software that is working then great, but I don't see it across the board for older hardware and/or software. Legacy use is a big issue.

Vista x64 requires digitally signed drivers, you cannot bypass it like in XP.

I'm not bashing Vista, let's just not sugar coat it and say it's fool proof, it's not there yet compared to x86 for the average user.

 

[MarcVenice]

You can bypass it lol, you simply hit f8 on bootup and disable the driver signing thingy. That's how I got the few apps, of which there were very few indeed, that initially didn't run in Vista 64x to run anyways.