I switched to x64 (vista) when I got my current rig about 2.5 years ago. I've been very happy with it. Until just recently, there were a couple of apps that had unsigned drivers that required me to run in test mode and use an app for "custom" signing drivers. Still, I felt it was worth it just to be able to use all of my 4 GB of ram.
Just the other day, the last of those apps that had unsigned drivers got an official signed driver and now finally, everything I want to run, runs on x64 without having to use any work arounds. So finally, I was able to stop running in "test mode." So for me, finally x64 has become completely mainstream.
Just the other day, the last of those apps that had unsigned drivers got an official signed driver and now finally, everything I want to run, runs on x64 without having to use any work arounds. So finally, I was able to stop running in "test mode." So for me, finally x64 has become completely mainstream.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (Retail)i7-Q 7206 GBnVidia GeForce GT 230M (1GB)
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- HP DV8t quad
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (Retail)
- CPU
- i7-Q 720
- Motherboard
- Motherboard Chipset Intel Ibex Peak-M PM55, Intel Lynnfield
- Memory
- 6 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- nVidia GeForce GT 230M (1GB)
- Sound Card
- IDT High Definition Audio CODEC
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 18.4 inch HP Infinity FHD (Samsung 184HT03-001)
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Hard Drives
- Hitachi 500GB 7200 rpm (x2)
Seagate FreeAgent 1.5 TB External USB (x2)
Thermaltake BlacX eSATA/USB 2.0 3.5/2.5 HD dock
- Cooling
- Zalman NC-2000 notebook cooling pad
- Keyboard
- laptop
- Mouse
- Logitech VX Revolution
- Other Info
- Backup Unit: Lenovo T61p