Thanks for the input Im not worried about JUNE 2010. As im sure once it goes retail I will be re-installing it
Im more worried about it being stable at this point. I want to fire it up and be gaming not worried about BSOD and incompatibility. However it would give me a chance to learn windows 7 at the same time so when reatial comes Im edumacated.
I will give that a try, however, I have some 16-bit applications as well.
I've been installing some programs of a CD and I noticed the setup.exe file had the generic icon. I guess Windows 7 requires that you have multiple resolutions and sizes to display the apps true icon
The tool tip indicated it was a 16-bit stub, and the only way to install was to run as Administrator and it then installed OK
Could you let us know what kind of games you worried about? I myself am somewhat of a gamer, and have not had any problems with Windows 7 64bit yet.
I moved from vista 32 bit to Windows 7 ultimate build 7100 64 bit. I'll never go back to 32 bit. 64 bit takes time to get use to,but you'll have extra time because it is so fast. I have 4 gb you 8 gb WOW! what are you waiting for. I say go for it .good luck DOC
Ok, beyond any shadow of a doubt use 64bit. I am a heavy gamer, in both senses of the meaning. As to what OS to use, that is totally up to what games you are going to be playing and the video card you will be using. Some specs on your system would be very helpful, mostly what videocard. Alot of windows 7 users seem to be having issues with 8800GTX cards and some aren't.
If I were you I would do as much research on the video card I was using vs the OS that I was planning on implementing into my system. Then I would make a decision based on my research.
IMO, I would go with windows 7 Build 1327, but I am the type that likes the latest and greatest by any means. Any to be honest you should always backup your files no matter what OS you are using. Easier to load up a 15 mins install then to lose 500GB of data. (Not that the data can't be recovered anyway.)
Installing a ATi 4890 1GB Sapphire, Phenon X4 955 3.2 quad core, ASUS MB 8 GB DDR3 ram, and WD 1TB 7200 SATA, 750W PSUOk, beyond any shadow of a doubt use 64bit. I am a heavy gamer, in both senses of the meaning. As to what OS to use, that is totally up to what games you are going to be playing and the video card you will be using. Some specs on your system would be very helpful, mostly what videocard. Alot of windows 7 users seem to be having issues with 8800GTX cards and some aren't.
If I were you I would do as much research on the video card I was using vs the OS that I was planning on implementing into my system. Then I would make a decision based on my research.
IMO, I would go with windows 7 Build 1327, but I am the type that likes the latest and greatest by any means. Any to be honest you should always backup your files no matter what OS you are using. Easier to load up a 15 mins install then to lose 500GB of data. (Not that the data can't be recovered anyway.)
So basically DX10 games. I play WoW, CS:Source, COD4 and LEft 4 Dead on 7x64.1327 . Crysis is really video card intensive, but I would still run with 7x64. Ultimately it's going to come down to how your full system responds. Give it a run and let us know how it goes.
JV
With that video card I would be running 7x64. Do a little research on the compatibility/drivers with win7 and if all is good. Install and play. Update us on if it runs well or not, would be great info to document.
Will due! Just found these forums and Im sure to be around for the long haul! Between this and my own Iphone application review website Im quite busy lately!!
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