NZFF

Posted: **Sun Sep 19, 2010 5:08 pm**

Hello,
I'm just about to upgrade my OS to windows 7 (I'm using 32 bit XP)

but am a bit confused if I should run 64 or 32 bit, I have recently
upgraded most of my components and currently run Intel i3 530, 4gig of DDR3 RAM, HD Raedon 5400 1Gig and an Asus
P7H55-M Motherboard.
Any suggestions? (I'm thinking 64 but not that sure, better safe than sorry!)
Thanks.

Posted: **Sun Sep 19, 2010 5:28 pm**

I was in the same place about 6 weeks ago. I went with the 64bit option and have not regretted it. FSX (and VLC) running sweet

. Most 32 bit applications will run under 64 bit and as the number of apps designed for 64 bit increases i think its a no brainer if you are building/purchasing a new PC. Might have some issues around drivers for peripherals - but I am not certain about that. No doubt those more knowledgable about these matters will chime in......

Cheers

Posted: **Sun Sep 19, 2010 5:32 pm**

What did you use to back up your files? I'm using Windows easy transfer but i'm not sure exactly what it's backing up.

Posted: **Sun Sep 19, 2010 5:40 pm**

Dontcopy wrote:
QUOTE (Dontcopy @ Sep 24 2010, 06:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,
I'm just about to upgrade my OS to windows 7 (I'm using 32 bit XP) but am a bit confused if I should run 64 or 32 bit, I have recently
upgraded most of my components and currently run Intel i3 530, 4gig of DDR3 RAM, HD Raedon 5400 1Gig and an Asus
P7H55-M Motherboard.
Any suggestions? (I'm thinking 64 but not that sure, better safe than sorry!)
Thanks.

I have to make this decision next week so will be interested to see what info' you get. I am a bit worried that my Printer
and Scanner will not work with 64 bit. A Google search hasn't helped me.

Posted: **Sun Sep 19, 2010 7:05 pm**

64-bit. Definitely. If not, you end up with 4GB being your max RAM (and arguably 4GB is quickly fading for simming - expect 8 or 16gb to be standard inside the next year). It's a scandal that 32-bit even exists in the 21st century - it's so 20th century. You may well find issues with old hardware - but most things 3-4 year's old or less have drivers: even some stuff older than that. Given how cheap printers and printer / scanners are these days (unless you are one of those who has an expensive photo printer to print over-priced 'photos' at home at 3-4 times the price of normal photos...), I'd say 'go for it' and just replace the printer if you have to (with one that has 4 separate ink carts if you've got a black + tri-colour now).

You'll have to reload everything from the ground up (and that's always preferable anyway), so clone your hard drive to a backup drive before you start. There will be plenty of hints & tips on the 'net about how to save stuff like docs, emails, favs, passwords & such: I do it fairly regularly for my clients, and it's usually a 1-2 hour job excluding loading software / patches etc. If you have some trepidation about the whole thing, your best bet is to 'pay the money' and get a local tech to do it for you.

Posted: **Sun Sep 19, 2010 8:15 pm**

64 bit, no question about it. It's not about how much memory you have, it's about how many different addresses windows can split it into. A 32 bit OS can only split your memory up so many ways, and once you get up to PMDG level of complexity there's an AWFUL lot to keep track of ... then add in your weather to the mix ... then try to fly into a complex area that needs a lot of stuff kept track of as well and windows screams YOU WANT WHAT ?!?!?!? and that's the end of your sim session. 64 bit OSs are also limited in how many slots they can split your memory into, but it's a phenomenally higher limit and you're unlikely to be troubled by it.

I started off on win7 32 bit and had nothing but continual crashes every time I tried to fly any complex addon anywhere even remotely complex (e.g. PMDG J41 into completely default NZAA with light traffic). Since I changed to win7 64 bit I have had no problems, everything just works.

The only issue I had while upgrading was that my old antivirus wouldn't touch the 64 bit OS and I had to get a new version.

Gary

Posted: **Sun Sep 19, 2010 8:27 pm**

no brainer for me, i have have 4gb ram, i just upgraded my computer and with that upgrade, windows 7 home premium. gotta say, havent had any issues yet. i had a little starforce hiccup but i believe that was conflicting with something else. so yea, ive been running 64 bit for a while now, the other version on 7 i have is an OEM 32 bit home basic so its definitely better than that.

Posted: **Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:13 pm**

Note that if you cannot find a 7 driver for older hardware a Vista driver should work. Having said that, even though it WILL work, sometimes it looks for a Vista signature and fails

Posted: **Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:17 am**

If I were to get a new comp will FS9 run with Win7 and 64bit.?
Cheers.
Adrian.

Posted: **Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:05 pm**

captainherc wrote:
QUOTE (captainherc @ Jan 10 2011, 12:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If I were to get a new comp will FS9 run with Win7 and 64bit.?

Adrian , No problems at all , you have changed your mind about moving away from flightsim

Posted: **Mon Jan 10, 2011 2:16 pm**

captainherc wrote:
QUOTE (captainherc @ Jan 10 2011, 12:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If I were to get a new comp will FS9 run with Win7 and 64bit.?

Yes - that's exactly what I'm running...... it runs fine with no worries at all!!

Posted: **Mon Jan 10, 2011 2:23 pm**

Never an issue with win7 64. Dont even concider anything elese. even runs my old canon i865

Posted: **Tue Jul 30, 2013 1:36 pm**

mfraser wrote:
QUOTE (mfraser @ Jan 10 2011,2:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes - that's exactly what I'm running...... it runs fine with no worries at all!!

Is that true 64 or x86 (32 bit) which is the FS 9 default load. With slides maxed and the NZ combo I was disappointed so I've uninstalled til I find out more.