Windows XP Pro 64-bit

[MraK]

I have a copy of Windows XP Pro 64-bit, that I has been sitting on my shelf forthe past few years (long story of not using it) unused.

I will soon be moving up to Vista 64-bit, but have been wondering if I could just save the extra $160 by just finally making use of my old xp 64-bit.

I have read reviews in the past that its just as good as today's OS types and was hoping if anyone could share their experiences with it and if they regretted using it

thanks in advance!

 

[trance247]

Ok I used both and I see no real performance increase well maybe bbe some, Vista has more blue screens and less driver issues strangely. I am back to XP 32 pro and I only really liked vista for DX10, but DX9 is not so bad.

 

[Canterwood]

If you can get the drivers for your hardware then there's nothing wrong with XP x64.

I use it myself, as I have 4gb of ram, and its a very good stable OS.

 

[Mem]

Originally posted by: trance247
Ok I used both and I see no real performance increase well maybe bbe some, Vista has more blue screens and less driver issues strangely. I am back to XP 32 pro and I only really liked vista for DX10, but DX9 is not so bad.

All depends on the user,its been over 12 months since I saw a BSOD in Vista x64(ironically was in Stalker due to Nvidia drivers) anyway right now I would say Vista x64 is rock stable and no drivers issues for me,gaming is fine too.

The real question is it worth $160 over XP 64 bit,tough call to make and I'm going to leave that down to you since its your money,I do have XP 64 bit CD but prefer to use Vista x64.

 

[bunnyfubbles]

I'd only do it if I had 4+GB of ram and knew I was also going to be able to take advantage of that amount via multitasking and/or having programs that could actually use the increased amount. Vista makes things easier thanks to Super Fetch, so upgrading to XP x64 might not be necessary or even tangibly useful unless you meet some of the points I mentioned.

 

[lxskllr]

I like Vista64 a lot, but there's something to be said for an O/S that's already paid for. I think I would buy Vista, but I like using new software. I guess that's what it really comes down to. I've never used XP64, but I'm sure Vista is at least marginally better. I was burned out on seeing the same old O/S, so Vista was a nice change. XP64 should work well enough until Windows7 is released, but I'm tired of seeing XP, are you?

 

[videopho]

My second gaming rig (not in sig) has been a xp64 for over two years and still alive & kicking.
The OS is way more mature now than I first used it.
You should be fine with it and there is no reason to go Vista64 unless you could get one for free.

 

[Madwand1]

XP-64 is built off the 2003 code base, so it's a step up from XP-32. If you can deal with the driver issues, and don't need any 16-bit support, then it should be fine.

 

[JTsyo]

How hard are 64 bit drivers to find these days? I assume if they're from the big companies, they would be well tested. Other than the memory limit are there other advantages?

oh and all the current cpus are 64-bit, right?

 

[Schadenfroh]

I took a noticeable performance hit going from XP32 to XP64 due to immature nVidia drivers for my nForce3. My TV card maker (hauppauge) never provided XP64 drivers for my tuner, but they did provide Vista64 drivers. I am stuck with XP32 until upgrade due to nVidia dropping support for XP64 / Vista 32 / 64 on the nForce 3 Ultra. If you have hardware makers that support your products with driver updates, then XP64 should be fine. It is a good operating system, drivers severely injure it...

oh and all the current cpus are 64-bit, right?

My Intel Core Duo in my laptop is not, but it it not exactly current....