My E6400 Dual Core 2 Duo on 64 bit Vista

Rokkec · Aug 13, 2008, 01:54 AM

Hi, so anyway, I`m using windows xp SP 2 at the moment and I was wondering would be switching to Vista 64 bit worthwhile or would it just slow my PC down?
Specs:
Mobo:Asus P5LD2 SE
Processor:E6400 2x2,13 Ghz
Ram:2 GB Corsair running at 667 Mhz
Graphic card:Sapphire Radeon HD 4850
I use my comp for basically everything..from gaming, to watching movies..etc..
Ideas, recommendations?

BlueMak · Aug 13, 2008, 01:59 AM

Make sure there are drivers for all your hardware in and out of the PC case, and if there are, make the move. You might want to get another 2GB of RAM, but not necessary IMO.

Also, you might want to check for versions of the software you use if it is compatible with Vista 64. If you only do games, watching movies, then I guess you will be fine.

Rokkec · Aug 13, 2008, 02:05 AM

Right..almost forgot abut the drivers:/
I once tried running vista 32 bit but was very dissapointed by the results..I got no sound watsover..yeah..integrated sound so problem with drivers..and internet connection problems, but could probably fix those..other then that..meh it worked...but 64 bit would probably be a better idea for my processor, right?..but would the games run faster/slower?

**kris23** · Aug 13, 2008, 02:14 AM

you could use a mobo upgrade man, P43 sounds about right for you, im not sure if your board can handle more RAM very well.

Rokkec · Aug 13, 2008, 02:16 AM

Ahh..nvm then..xD
I didnt want to bother you again Kris but you still give useful advice..tnx man:P
Anyway..really..as soon as the other stuff need upgrading..like mobo..I`ll just leave it at that

..Windows XP until new PC!:P

**kris23** · Aug 13, 2008, 02:17 AM

nah dont worry, youre not bothering me at all..... you can get vista x64 and you may wanna try and stick 4GB in it, but i recommend a new board as they can address way more RAM

P45 can address a whopping 16GB so im going to buy a P45 board and 16GB soon enough......

hclarkjr · Aug 16, 2008, 02:19 PM

go for vista 64 bit, 1 year ago the choice would have been hard to make but with more and more people switching to it now the hardware and software support has improved dramaticly over the last year. i have been running 64 bit OS for close to 2 years now. i started with XP 64 bit then switched to vista 64 bit

Judas · Aug 16, 2008, 03:20 PM

i would say yes... 64bit should run very well

but your onboard audio is one chipset i have had nothing but horrible experiences with when it comes to either xp or vista ..

FULL mobo specs here : ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

while i would myself install vista x64 on there..... it just wouldn't be as good as a newer P35/P45 board with the ICH9/r/ich10/r chipsets AND the Realtek ALC889a onboard audio.

Nows a good time to try and get rid of that board/ram/cpu as in a few months it's going to significantly drop...

Aug 13, 2008, 01:54 AM	#1
Rokkec DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Slovenia Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	My E6400 Dual Core 2 Duo on 64 bit Vista Hi, so anyway, I`m using windows xp SP 2 at the moment and I was wondering would be switching to Vista 64 bit worthwhile or would it just slow my PC down? Specs: Mobo:Asus P5LD2 SE Processor:E6400 2x2,13 Ghz Ram:2 GB Corsair running at 667 Mhz Graphic card:Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 I use my comp for basically everything..from gaming, to watching movies..etc.. Ideas, recommendations?

Aug 13, 2008, 01:59 AM	#2
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Aug 13, 2008, 02:14 AM	#4
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,019 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	you could use a mobo upgrade man, P43 sounds about right for you, im not sure if your board can handle more RAM very well. __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 13, 2008, 02:16 AM	Thread Starter #5
Rokkec DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Slovenia Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Ahh..nvm then..xD I didnt want to bother you again Kris but you still give useful advice..tnx man:P Anyway..really..as soon as the other stuff need upgrading..like mobo..I`ll just leave it at that..Windows XP until new PC!:P

Aug 13, 2008, 02:17 AM	#6
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,019 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	nah dont worry, youre not bothering me at all..... you can get vista x64 and you may wanna try and stick 4GB in it, but i recommend a new board as they can address way more RAM P45 can address a whopping 16GB so im going to buy a P45 board and 16GB soon enough...... __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 13, 2008, 02:05 AM	Thread Starter #3
Rokkec DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Slovenia Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Right..almost forgot abut the drivers:/ I once tried running vista 32 bit but was very dissapointed by the results..I got no sound watsover..yeah..integrated sound so problem with drivers..and internet connection problems, but could probably fix those..other then that..meh it worked...but 64 bit would probably be a better idea for my processor, right?..but would the games run faster/slower?

Aug 16, 2008, 02:19 PM	#7
hclarkjr DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	go for vista 64 bit, 1 year ago the choice would have been hard to make but with more and more people switching to it now the hardware and software support has improved dramaticly over the last year. i have been running 64 bit OS for close to 2 years now. i started with XP 64 bit then switched to vista 64 bit __________________ Antec P180, Viewsonic VG2230wm widescreen, Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L REV. 2, Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 3 GHZ , 4 X 1GB G.Skill PC6400, Diamond Radeon 3870X2 ,Liteon SOHC-5236V COMBO drive, Samsung SH-S223F 22X DVD-RW,2 - Western Digital 500 GIG 16 MEG cache SATA 3.0 hard drive, OCZ GameXstream 700 Watt power supply running vista ultimate SP1 64 bit