Source 64-bit

By Ryan Versaw
in PC Gaming

 Share

Recommended Posts

Collaborator

Hyori

Posted
Posted

I just logged into Steam after reading this (on Windows XP x64) and got this Steam News popup:

For those of you running with a 64-bit capable AMD? processor, along with the Windows? 64-bit operating system, Half-Life 2 and Lost Coast are now available in native 64-bit versions. Steam will automatically detect your OS and run the appropriate version the next time you run these games.

We've been working with AMD to get the Source? engine up and running in 64-bit mode to make sure we're taking advantage of these hardware configurations. This is just a first step for Valve into 64-bit. Going forward, we realize that more and more of our customers will be running with 64-bit processors and we will be set to take true advantage of them.

The official press release is available here.

Link to comment
https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/411383-source-64-bit/#findComment-586958880
Share on other sites
Grand Master

Budious

Posted
Posted (edited)

Well my laptop has a 7800 but Pentium M is only 32-bit processor. I'm playing 64-bit source on my AMD64 desktop that only x800 Pro video...

LOL... anyways I just noticed that was for HL2 and Lost Coast only... I 'tried' Counter-Strike: Source with no improvements... wishful thinking! :whistle:

Hopefully 64-bit CS:S and DoD:S will come soon...

Edit: Just play Lost Coast 64-bit... the gameplay was much smoother even with 2x AA and 4x Filtering at 1280x1024 and highest details.

Edited by Budious
Link to comment
https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/411383-source-64-bit/#findComment-586959148
Share on other sites
Grand Master

Gavin001

Posted
Posted

aaaaaaaa my Source dont work anymore!! I opened Steam and it updated the platform files, then it started to update HL2 and Source, and once that was all done i ran CS and the loadin screen shows like normal, then it goes all black but i can still click stuff but dnt know wat i'm clickin, it makes the little noise of my noise going over the stuff for example. Find Severs, New Games, Quit etc... i dnt know wats wrong, anyone got any ideas?

Link to comment
https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/411383-source-64-bit/#findComment-586960974
Share on other sites
Grand Master

Rogue`

Posted
Posted

Did is say it was the 64-bit update because there was also a DoD: Source update as well. And even if you did get the update, it just can't work without a 64-bit OS.

kk, i did get the update tho, CS:S and HL2 both said they were updateing (and i ran Steam about 10PM (GMT) lastnight with no updates)....The game looks different (as i said on Page1 of this thread), shiny things are more shiny (like water and bump maps), i have noticed a small increase in performence too :unsure:

But I am deffinatly runniing x86 version of WindowsXP....maybe they added AMD64 stuff? :unsure:

Either way, the update i got was a good one :)

Link to comment
https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/411383-source-64-bit/#findComment-586961245
Share on other sites
Grand Master

Max Veteran

Posted
  • Veteran
Posted

well this is another reason for me to install 64bit windows that i already have but there is no good 64bit antivirus and firewall out there, o well

Umm, NOD32 is basically the best antivirus you can get, and its available in 64-bit...

As for firewall, just get a NAT router (It'll cost about the same price as a decent internet security suite probably) and it'll be better than any software firewall anyone could ever throw at your system.

http://www.eset.com/download/download.htm

Link to comment
https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/411383-source-64-bit/#findComment-586961275
Share on other sites
This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Posts

    • Microsoft is making Windows 11's context menus faster, simpler, and configurable

      By PsYcHoKiLLa · Posted

      Rescind the stupid "Show more options" in context menus and just give us the full menu instead of adding more steps to get to what we want. The "simpler by default" makes me think they'll go in the opposite direction. Every context menu should have a configure button so you can pick and choose what options should be shown, I know you can do that with some registry fu but that shouldn't be required.
    • Microsoft is making Windows 11's context menus faster, simpler, and configurable

      By Jose_49 · Posted

      This is why competition must exist. Finally, pressure is mounting on Microsoft to move in the right direction.
    • Microsoft is making Windows 11's context menus faster, simpler, and configurable

      By TarasBuria · Posted

      Microsoft is making Windows 11's context menus faster, simpler, and configurable by Taras Buria Five years ago, Windows 11 introduced redesigned context menus, offering users a simpler, more modern design. However, customers quickly discovered that the new menus leave a lot to be desired. Many are unhappy with performance (they are really slow), while others dislike the double-layed design, where many options are hidden behind the "Show more options" button. In addition, over the years, menus became cluttered and overloaded. While Microsoft has already fixed plenty of pain points across Windows 11, context menus remain mostly unchanged. Fortunately, Microsoft is finally listening. Marcus Ash, Design and Research Lead for Windows at Microsoft, responded to a tweet on X, confirming that the company is working on fixing Windows 11's context menus. Reworked context menus are supposed to be faster, simpler by default, and "configurable to what you use most." What the latter means is unknown, just like whether Microsoft plans to keep the classic menu alongside the modern one, but according to Marcus, the wait should finally be over soon, as he promised to "share our approach soon." Improved context menus will most likely appear first in Windows 11 preview builds in the Experimental Channel. While we wait for Microsoft to release them, you can try fixing context menus on your PC with a simple tool called Windows 11 Context Menu Manager. It lets you disable entries you do not need, not only cleaning up context menus, but also making them significantly faster. Microsoft has already improved Windows 11's Start menu and taskbar, so hopefully it will address user criticism of the context menu as well. Stay tuned for new Windows 11 preview builds, which usually arrive every Friday.
    • Apple MacBook Neo is a blessing for Windows users, here's why

      By PsYcHoKiLLa · Posted

      If the drive/memory is soldered to the board, which it probably is, then it's a no from me
    • Driver Genius 25.0.0.143

      By Copernic · Posted

      Driver Genius 25.0.0.143 by Razvan Serea Driver Genius is a professional driver management tool features both driver management and hardware diagnostics. Driver Genius provides such practical functions as driver backup, restoration, update and removal for computer users. If you often reinstall your operating system, you may not forget such painful experiences of searching all around for all kinds of drivers. If unfortunately you have lost your driver CD, the search will be more troublesome and time-consuming. Driver Genius can automatically find drivers for a device when the system can't find a driver for it. It can recognize the name and vendor's information of the device, and directly provide download URL for the required driver. Driver Genius also supports online updates for drivers of existing hardware devices. Driver Genius customers can obtain information for latest drivers by Driver Genius's LiveUpdate program, which can synchronize to the database on Driver Genius site. Features at a glance: Find the latest drivers for your computer. One click to update all drivers silently. Automatically install driver updates silently. Make your drivers are always up to date. New rollback driver design for safer driver update. Free to backup all drivers now! Package all drivers to an executable auto installer. One click to restore all drivers. Remove invalid or useless drivers/devices, improve system performance and stability. New system information tool. Detailed hardware inventory. Hardware temperature monitor. Protect your CPU, GPU and HDD. New system transfer assistant. Upgrade/degrade your windows system easily. New SSD Speeder. Improve your disk performance and reliability. New System booster provides over 90 optimization options that make your computer run faster and smoother. New System Cleanup can help you to clean up the temporary files and cache files or other junk files in system. Driver Genius 25.0.0.143 changelog: Enhanced detection for Windows Runtime components. Update the hardware detection component to support more new hardware. Update the compression component to address security issues. Download: Driver Genius 25.0.0.143 | 20.7 MB (Shareware) View: Driver Genius Home Page | Screenshot Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware

  • Recent Achievements

    • One Month Later
      Carru_123 earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • Week One Done
      Dr Jared Dental Studio earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Week One Done
      RG INVESTMENT GROUP earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Very Popular
      The Norwegian Drone Pilot earned a badge
      Very Popular
    • Very Popular
      s0nic69 earned a badge
      Very Popular

  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      472
    2. 2
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      250
    3. 3
      Skyfrog
      79
    4. 4
      FloatingFatMan
      67
    5. 5
      Michael Scrip
      60
    Show More

  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!