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Old Dec 23, 2005, 01:24 AM   #1
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Source Engine Goes 64-Bit
We received this press release from Valve Software, announcing that the Half-Life 2 developer has hooked up with AMD to create a 64-bit version of the Source Engine. Available through Steam right now are 64-bit versions of Half-Life 2 and Lost Coast. Steam automatically knows what OS you are running (so yeah, you need Win x64 for this) and will launch the appropriate game build.
"Bringing the Source technology to the AMD64 processor platform is an important step in the evolution of our game content and tools," said Gabe Newell, Valve's co-founder and president. "This investment in future processing will allow us, and third party developers working with Source, to push the boundaries of the gaming experience."
"AMD Athlon 64 FX processors are targeted for systems designed to provide the ultimate experience for a new generation of power users running demanding applications " said Bob Brewer, corporate vice president, Desktop Division, AMD's Microprocessor Solutions Sector. "Combining the performance of AMD64 processors with the 64-bit version of Valve's technology results in advanced and powerful games. This winning collaboration brings customers an amazing product based on the best of AMD64 technology and Valve's software development."

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Old Dec 23, 2005, 01:28 AM   #2
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good news, I wonder what sort of changes we can expect from a 64-bit version of HL2.
No stuttering may be?
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Never had it, I wouldn't know.
Good for you. It's a horror.

But HL2: Lost Toast has got a Video Stress Test - without HDR! Well done, VALVe.
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hdr is graphic hardware based, so x64 version shouldnt be any diff. Im guessing that systems with 2gb of ram or more will significantly have improved loading times and ability to run bigger levels.
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To bad Xp 64 bit pro isn't avaible through Retail....
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To bad Xp 64 bit pro isn't avaible through Retail....

Just go to Newegg and buy the OEM w/ a cheap ass nic card or modem. You should even be able to buy a cheap CPU fan. Or is there another reason why you want the retail?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16837102034
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Just go to Newegg and buy the OEM w/ a cheap ass nic card or modem. You should even be able to buy a cheap CPU fan. Or is there another reason why you want the retail?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16837102034
what i find odd is the fact that on MS's own site, they have ZERO mention of it every coming to retail and only mention OEMs..

Next, I can't use newegg as they don't ship to canada...

2ndly, requires a credit card

3rdly, i can't afford to purchase it at this time

4thly, It's not availble from what i can tell, anywhere BUT the states.. (legally)...

umm........
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Judas it can be purchased in Canada legally, through OEM's
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I can pick up a UK OEM copy here bundled with a free mouse.
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not around here... i cannot get anyone to get in a copy.. either retail or oem...
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not around here... i cannot get anyone to get in a copy.. either retail or oem...
Why, aren't retail's everywhere in Canada. Try Zipzoomfly.
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um.... credit card required to use ANY ONLINE sites to purchase stuff... something i cannot get... and no... even though i have a debit card.. IT DOESN'T HAVE A VISA tag therefore it will not work... i CANNOT use Paypal... sorry....

Next.. there are thousands of retails locally.... Major retails... BUT they do not have XP 64.... any anyone i talk to and have sent emails to... cannot get them in.. and have no word of when they could as frankly, there suppliers say they don't have any availble....
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um.... credit card required to use ANY ONLINE sites to purchase stuff... something i cannot get... and no... even though i have a debit card.. IT DOESN'T HAVE A VISA tag therefore it will not work... i CANNOT use Paypal... sorry....

Next.. there are thousands of retails locally.... Major retails... BUT they do not have XP 64.... any anyone i talk to and have sent emails to... cannot get them in.. and have no word of when they could as frankly, there suppliers say they don't have any availble....
Maybe you've accidently stumbled on something. Service pack 3 could be closer than suspected
http://labnol.blogspot.com/2005/05/w...ce-pack-3.html
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XP Pro X64 available in Canada @
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Note the line at the bottom: [color=#ff0000]"Ships With NON Microsoft® Internal Hardware Component Included "
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You can setup a non Credit Card account with either retailer.
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what the dealy.... non microsoft internal hardware component included?

btw.. sorry.. can't purchase from there either...
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