About time! Win 64-bit

[Punked Out Comp]

Microsoft says 64-bit Windows due in April (http://news.com.com/Microsoft+says+64-bit+Windows+due+in+April/2100-1016_3-5595124.html)

[TwoRails]

But dont' forget about the year or so of patches and updates to get it working 1/2 way right... and then the service packs will start to roll in :eek: :)

[spyder003]

I downloaded the evaluation version of it over the weekend, it's really not too bad. I've heard various opinions of it's stability since it's a beta, but it seems just as stable as the 32 bit XP Pro (as far as that goes ;) ).

Here (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/evaluation/upgrade.mspx) is the link if anyone wants to check it out. It's FREE and it's good for 360 days.

[TwoRails]

What happens after the year? I've heard different rumors: 1) you can buy it, install it over the top, everything is good... 2) you can buy it, but it takes a fresh install...

Anybody know for sure? My 3500+ 64 should be here in a few days... seems like it might be a good time to test it out.

[shadowbreaker513]

As soon as kWorld, Turtle Beach, and nVidia make 64bit drivers I'm switching.

[spyder003]

sb: nVidia does make 64 bit drivers. You're talking just for your vid card right? They're on the main driver download page.

I would probably switch full time, but creative isn't making 64 bit drivers for the Audigy LS right now. I believe they've made drivers for everything but the Audigy LS and the Audigy 2 NX.

[shadowbreaker513]

1 down then. Still need 2 more before I switch unless it also has 32bit driver support.