OEM Vista ultimate 32 bit on sale now - 199.99

bubba · Post by **bubba** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 10:58 am

yup, saw this on DL.tv, thought you all might want to know if'n you didn't know already.

only have the 32bit in a single OEM, the 64bit is a 3 pack and 599.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi ... =0&Ntk=all

kenc51 · Post by **kenc51** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 11:25 am

You can also buy it and download it from microsoft directly!

It have been available over here for a while..........just the OEM version though. We have it installed on a testbed in work, and I'm actually impressed with it

Dell etc. will start shipping it with new systems from Jan 30th!

Post by **dicecca112** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 12:03 pm

I have to see if my school is getting discounted licenses for students

cyberneticimplant · Post by **cyberneticimplant** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 3:35 pm

What is the difference between the 32 bit and 64 bit version?

Post by **dicecca112** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 5:19 pm

32bit version can only run 32bit apps, 64bit can run both.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/64-bit

Tech_Greek · Post by **Tech_Greek** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 6:04 pm

Me Like Vista,

Full, Legal, MSDN Subscription OWNS!

Mine:

High-Res:

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/8564/desktop5hd.jpg

KnightRid · Post by **KnightRid** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 6:52 am

All that fancy eye-candy jsut slows it down

I have mine switched back to classic everything ;) no eye-candy needed

Mike

I hope they ship Ultimate QUICK - I want to see how the Media Center is on the final - this RC1 has problems

Tech_Greek · Post by **Tech_Greek** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:25 am

Media Center is GREAT! Just a lot of eye candy but everythings organized a lot more to me!

As far as eye candy...

I've got Outlook 2007, Downloads, Welcome Center, and IE 7.0 + running with one tab and I'm sitting at 42% of ram usuage and 03% CPU usage.

Looks like I really SHOULDN'T have sold that extra 2 gigs...

cyberneticimplant · Post by **cyberneticimplant** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 2:44 pm

Wow, what a RAM hog. I myself am using classic mode in XP.

Post by **DMB2000uk** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 8:03 pm

Tech_Greek wrote: Full, Legal, MSDN Subscription OWNS!

I have a MSDNAA with my uni, currently we get business free, will have to see if ultimate becomes available when the main launch is done. I refuses to upgrade yet though as graphics drivers are not up to par and other such drivers are missing/hard to locate.

Dan

BxIrish · Post by **BxIrish** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 8:47 pm

Debate: New install Windows Vista Ultimate. Get 32 or 64 bit version?

Given the plethora of video games that exist, what would the impact be in running these games on 64 bit Vista?

Would your investment be worthless?

The new system would be a Dual Core E6600 or Quad core processor, 680i SLI motherboard, Video at least GeForce 7950GT or 8800GTX.

Any opinions?

Thanks

Bx

Post by **dicecca112** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 8:55 pm

PostPosted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 9:47 pm Post subject: VISTA Ultimate: 32 or 64 bits ?
Debate: New install Windows Vista Ultimate. Get 32 or 64 bit version?

Given the plethora of video games that exist, what would the impact be in running these games on 64 bit Vista?

Would your investment be worthless?

The new system would be a Dual Core E6600 or Quad core processor, 680i SLI motherboard, Video at least GeForce 7950GT or 8800GTX.

Any opinions?

Thanks

Bx

The game has to be coded in x64 in order to run x64. The arguement has always gone, that x64 is the future, so get something that is capable. I haven't seen any games that are yet. Key word there is yet. I would think there will be a performance hit on games, because if there coded in 32bit, the 64bit is gonna emulate that, and that will cause the hit. Vista Drivers for cards, are iffy right now. But they will get better. I believe there is a 8800 series driver, but its having issues.

Post by **Apoptosis** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 9:31 am

When you buy Ultimate you should get 32-bit and 64-bit for crying out loud... so dumb

Tech_Greek · Post by **Tech_Greek** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 1:26 pm

dicecca112 wrote:

PostPosted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 9:47 pm Post subject: VISTA Ultimate: 32 or 64 bits ?
Debate: New install Windows Vista Ultimate. Get 32 or 64 bit version?

Given the plethora of video games that exist, what would the impact be in running these games on 64 bit Vista?

Would your investment be worthless?

The new system would be a Dual Core E6600 or Quad core processor, 680i SLI motherboard, Video at least GeForce 7950GT or 8800GTX.

Any opinions?

Thanks

Bx
The game has to be coded in x64 in order to run x64. The arguement has always gone, that x64 is the future, so get something that is capable. I haven't seen any games that are yet. Key word there is yet. I would think there will be a performance hit on games, because if there coded in 32bit, the 64bit is gonna emulate that, and that will cause the hit. Vista Drivers for cards, are iffy right now. But they will get better. I believe there is a 8800 series driver, but its having issues.

And that's exactly right...the Emulated 32 Bit games DO take a hit.

The only game I know of in x64 is Far Cry with a patch...that's it!

x64 is a great thing, but no dev is willing to touch it when the OEM bulleys are playing with peoples heads by not developing drivers for it.