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Who is running 64-bit Windows right now?

January 7, 2012 6:43:29 PM from JoeUser ForumsJoeUser Forums

Just curious about active forum goers.

Are you running 64-bit Windows right now? If so, do you use your system for gaming?

Would you be more likely to buy a game that is 64-bit aware?

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Reply #1 January 7, 2012 6:50:54 PM
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I am, and probably if it were a good single player strategy game. I really don't use my system for gaming, though.

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Reply #2 January 7, 2012 6:51:50 PM
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Are you running 64-bit Windows right now?

yes

If so, do you use your system for gaming?

I have a number of high end games, but it's mainly for work.

Would you be more likely to buy a game that is 64-bit aware?

yes

 

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Reply #3 January 7, 2012 6:55:52 PM
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Yes

Yes

Yes

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Reply #4 January 7, 2012 6:58:27 PM
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YES(4 out of 15 operating 64 bit windows usually 7)

YES

YES

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Reply #5 January 7, 2012 7:03:02 PM
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 Win7 Ultimate 64 bit. Some newer games really give my 8800GT a workout but I'll be gaming with it as long as it holds up. Then I'll be staring at a black screen.

Would you be more likely to buy a game that is 64-bit aware?

I'm not sure what all the benefits would be, but I have an AMD Quad Core with 4GB RAM so if that means maximizing my gameplay....absolutely.

 

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Reply #6 January 7, 2012 7:06:22 PM
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Yes

Yes

No - honestly, everything runs pretty damn well on my rig as is.  64 bit sounds great, but it really isn't a huge factor for me and I certainly wouldn't just buy a game because its 64 bit.  It would catch my eye at least and I'd certainly look closely at the game, though. 

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Reply #7 January 7, 2012 7:07:39 PM
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yes-2 on  win7

yes-1 xp 32 bit my main comp for gaming and most all off my photo stuff

not at the moment....but in the future when the banker(wife) kicks down some cash.......

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Reply #8 January 7, 2012 7:13:20 PM
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64 bit Win 7 

Yes

Absolutely, especially if it were a strategy title that could use the additional memory and 64 bit architecture for bigger maps.

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Reply #9 January 7, 2012 7:14:00 PM
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Yes

Yes

Maybe: Like pacov said, I'd look into the game more than I would if it wasn't 64-bit, but it has to be a game that I'm interested in for me to actually want to buy it. I'm not going to buy a game just because it's 64-bit. But if there are two similar games, one 64-bit and one not, I'd be more inclined to go with the 64-bit one (other things being equal).

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Reply #10 January 7, 2012 7:19:39 PM
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Yes and Yes.

 

Not necessarily, gameplay trumps graphics.

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Reply #11 January 7, 2012 7:22:00 PM
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Yes 

Yes

Yes (as kyogre said)

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Reply #12 January 7, 2012 7:33:06 PM
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Hell yes across the board!

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Reply #13 January 7, 2012 7:38:59 PM
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I'm running 64-bit, and have for the last 3 years. I use the system for gaming.

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Would you be more likely to buy a game that is 64-bit aware?

No, I wouldn't. Being 64-bit aware or not is not a consideration. What the game can do with that is a consideration. A 64-bit aware program is only impressive if it pushes the envelope. If there is no discernable difference, I don't care one way or the other if it is 64-bit aware.

In other words, for me to go out and buy something because of its capabilities, those capabilities must be clearly outlined. And just saying 64-bit aware is in itself not a feature. Double the map size is. Double the amount of AI factions is. 50% longer view radius in an MMO is. And so on. Prove that you can use the extra memory for something, and THEN you have a selling point.

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Reply #14 January 7, 2012 7:49:53 PM
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I'm runing 64 bit on windows 7..  I don't play games. I use it for graphics and video, both business and for hobby.

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Reply #15 January 7, 2012 7:50:36 PM
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64 bit? yes

games? i already have mahjong and spider solitaire. what more do i need?

 

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Reply #16 January 7, 2012 7:51:02 PM
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Yes, I have Win 7 64 bit

Yes, I have a fair number of games installed.

Yes, a 64bit game could be interesting.  More possibilities with DirectX 11 and a 64 bit app than DirectX 9.0C and a 32 bit app.

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Reply #17 January 7, 2012 8:00:43 PM
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win7 - 64 bit

yes

I'm not really sure if the games that I have run are 64 bit games. I do know that my 64 bit IE8 browser duplicated itself in 32 bit format and set itself as my default browser.

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Reply #18 January 7, 2012 8:01:42 PM
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Yes

Yes

Not really, game play is far more important.

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Reply #19 January 7, 2012 8:04:25 PM
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Yes

Yes

Depends on the genre. MMO or strategy games, yes. sports/racing/fighting/hackNslash nope.  

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Reply #20 January 7, 2012 8:10:15 PM
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I am running XP 32-bit, Vista 64-bit and Windows 7 64-bit, but I don't play games.

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Reply #21 January 7, 2012 8:24:03 PM
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64 bit Win 7 Home Premium

No and no. I use my machine for graphics only. No games installed and no plans on buying any.

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Reply #22 January 7, 2012 8:34:56 PM
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Win 64 Ultimate, on an AMD Phenom quad core.

I do all sorts of gaming.

Specifically 64 bit isn't a thing I look for, but I'm happy to see it.  

 

 

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Reply #23 January 7, 2012 8:38:59 PM
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Win7 64-bit Lenovo- I bought this game purposely to game with. I don't think I'd buy a game because it's 64-bit aware, unless I was already interested in the game because it looked like something I'd like.

More-or-less, 64-bit aware, for me, would generally be icing to it, should the game in question be something I'm interested in.

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Reply #24 January 7, 2012 8:42:56 PM
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Yes

Yes

Yes 

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Reply #25 January 7, 2012 9:06:52 PM
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One of each (32 bit and 64) and yes a 64 bit aware game wins hand down if it brings performance/feature or stability improvements.

My work necessitates "moving up" and 64 bit is here whether I like it or not...and to quote my 16 year old son when I catch him on my computer and ask him, "Why not your own?", his answer is, "Yours is way faster."...32 vs. 64.

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