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Anyone actually running 64 bit Windows? Should I sell?

  • 27-11-2005 11:23PM
    #1
    Kramer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,231 ✭✭✭


    Just formatted & installed XP 64 last night & I must say, it really has improved things. I was running XP Pro but had held off from upgrading because of the lack of drivers.

    Well what do you know, no problem with drivers! Ati cat 5.11s running beautifully, 54G wireless supported natively in the OS, modem, lan, everything installed & running perfectly!

    I never ran any games, just used the lappy ocassionally for surfing etc. but I installed a few games, COD2 etc. I'm VERY impressed at how they are running.

    Specs are:

    AMD 64 3000+
    512 DDR
    15.4" Widescreen @ 1280x800
    Radeon Mobility 9600
    54G wireless etc.

    I had it advertised for sale due to a lack of use but, surprisingly, didn't have any interest here on Boards :confused: .

    I'm seriously thinking of keeping it now though, given the excellent 64bit OS is flying!

    What do ye reckon it's worth anyway lads? I thought €1200/1250 quite a reasonable price, given the spec - it has nearly EVERYTHING on board, no dead pixels & has never skipped a beat. Slightly better specced Acers are near enough €2k :eek: .

    What should I do? Sell it (for how much?) or keep it & look forward to all the 64 bit apps due next year?

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054850233


Comments

  • #2
    Laguna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,639 ✭✭✭Laguna


    I'd keep it if I were you, you'll start to see 64-bit apps in the near future.


  • #3
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,584 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    yeh just got a 64bit laptop there during the week, it's absolutely flys along.


  • #4
    Ponster
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,912 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ponster


    As long as you don't have a Canon printer/scanner you'll be fine :)


  • #5
    Kramer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,231 ✭✭✭Kramer


    Ponster wrote:
    As long as you don't have a Canon printer/scanner you'll be fine :)

    I have an IP4000 but it's on the network. I did download the 64bit driver but haven't tried it, yet! Will try it later ;) .

    Ran a few benchmarks: 3D Mark '01 > 10,500 :eek: .
    3D Mark '03 > 3,500 :eek:.

    http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k3=4433698

    Awesome graphics/gaming performance from this laptop.


  • #6
    Ponster
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,912 Mod ✭✭✭✭Ponster


    Kramer, I too have an IP4000 (and an IP4200 also) and I uninstalled XP64 about 2 months ago because Canon were refusing to release any 64bit drivers except for the IP9000. Thanks to your post I see that they released 4000 drivers on the 14th Nov.

    Looks like it's time for another Windows reinstall :)

    Thx for the info !

    p.s. CD-Labelprint is still 32bit so no printing to CD's with this driver release.


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