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  • OrganisM
    FFR Player
    • Oct 2006
    • 2644
    #16
    Re: New Computer issues

    Yes, Vista 64 does tend to have quite a few driver issues, so I wouldn't recommend it right now. A lot of users are buying it and then buying 4gb RAM (as opposed to the increased 8gb capacity), which I find hilarious since they can already use 3.5gb with their 32-bit OS and the larger memory footprint of the 64-bit memory addresses will end up completely outweighing the benefits.

    However, since more and more people are using it (for the wrong reasons, but it doesn't matter) it will likely garner enough support for drivers and programs to eventually work properly. I'd still stick with 32-bit for most applications, though.
    Last edited by OrganisM; 07-27-2008, 04:24 AM.
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    Originally Posted by jewpinthethird[link]:
    "If you get stung by enough bees you turn into a bee,
    because the venom gets into the blood stream which
    spreads bee DNA throughout your entire body...
    changing your genetic structure into a bee's.

    Every year roughly 125 people in America are turned into bees this way."

    Originally Posted by     MrRubix[link]:
    "Do you basically bukkake-paint your walls every time you jack it?"

     Originally Posted by All_That_Chaz[link]:
    "My pity-sex depreciates at a rate of 5% annually."

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      • Squeek
        let it snow~
        • Jan 2004
        • 14444
        #17
        Re: New Computer issues

        I use 32-bit Home Premium and it recognized my 4 gigs of DDR3 RAM on the very first boot. I didn't have to modify anything.

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          • OrganisM
            FFR Player
            • Oct 2006
            • 2644
            #18
            Re: New Computer issues

            32-bit operating systems can technically recognize up to 4096mb of RAM, but the actual amount they'll end up using is 3.5gb. That said, it's not worth going with 64 bit for the 512mb usable RAM you'll end up wasting anyways.

            I'm running 32-bit Home Premium on my laptop (2.4ghz dual core, 3gb RAM) and I'm about to upgrade from XP on my main machine to Vista Ultimate (bought the OEM version and a new 750gb HDD from Seagate with 32mb cache.. *drool*)

            My main system specs?

            Intel QX9650 3.0 GHz Quad Core 45-nm processor
            EVGA 780i SLI mobo
            8800 GT 512mb x2 in SLI
            4gb DDR2 1066MHz RAM with 5-5-5-15 timings (OCZ)
            750gb HDD 32mb cache from Seagate
            850w OCZ GameXStream PSU (yeah, a waste, I know)
            CM Stacker SE

            and for my audio setup:
            RME Fireface 800
            JBL 4328 x2
            +numerous other software/hardware

            I'm considering swapping out the 780i mobo for a new Intel mobo and getting two 4850's or 4870's in Crossfire. I'm not buying a GTX280 as I had originally planned, they're far too expensive for what they do.
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            Originally Posted by jewpinthethird[link]:
            "If you get stung by enough bees you turn into a bee,
            because the venom gets into the blood stream which
            spreads bee DNA throughout your entire body...
            changing your genetic structure into a bee's.

            Every year roughly 125 people in America are turned into bees this way."

            Originally Posted by             MrRubix[link]:
            "Do you basically bukkake-paint your walls every time you jack it?"

             Originally Posted by All_That_Chaz[link]:
            "My pity-sex depreciates at a rate of 5% annually."

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              • imockthepea
                FFR Player
                • Aug 2003
                • 235
                #19
                Re: New Computer issues

                Well I got it to work. It's a simple HP Pavillion dv9000.
                3 GB DDR2 Ram
                Windows Vista 32-bit Home Premium (because basic does suck more)
                AMD Turion 64 x2 2.4 GHz processor
                Nvidia GeForce Go 7150 video card 1071 MB
                250 GB Hard Drive, no idea what type

                And for extra goodies
                Built in web cam and microphone
                Altec Lansing Speakers
                320 GB External Hardrive 5200 RPM
                And the pea mocks me.

                AAA's to date- 2
                Newest- Excite Bike

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                  • Sh4d0wD3v1L
                    FFR Player
                    • Jan 2005
                    • 693
                    #20
                    Re: New Computer issues

                    Originally posted by organism
                    Winamp is a media player and does not interface with an iPod.
                    Not true. I use winamp w/ my iPod all of he time and it works fine. Little add on they have, and no, you don't have to pay for it.
                    Funny stuff goes in this area right?

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                      • OrganisM
                        FFR Player
                        • Oct 2006
                        • 2644
                        #21
                        Re: New Computer issues

                        Originally posted by Sh4d0wD3v1L
                        Not true. I use winamp w/ my iPod all of he time and it works fine. Little add on they have, and no, you don't have to pay for it.
                        That still doesn't fix his issue with iTunes.

                        Solving the problem is trying to help him be able to install iTunes, not simply to suggest alternatives. If he wanted alternatives, he might have asked.
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                        Originally Posted by jewpinthethird[link]:
                        "If you get stung by enough bees you turn into a bee,
                        because the venom gets into the blood stream which
                        spreads bee DNA throughout your entire body...
                        changing your genetic structure into a bee's.

                        Every year roughly 125 people in America are turned into bees this way."

                        Originally Posted by                         MrRubix[link]:
                        "Do you basically bukkake-paint your walls every time you jack it?"

                         Originally Posted by All_That_Chaz[link]:
                        "My pity-sex depreciates at a rate of 5% annually."

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