Vista 64 bit

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I'm looking at a gaming laptop; the following got good reviews:

http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/gateway-p-...l?tag=mncol;lst

Now this has Vista 64-bit pre-installed so I'm a bit unsure if I would keep that or slap 32 bit back on. My main concern is compatibility with software. To be specific, I would be using some development tools like Visual Studio and SQL Server along with the usual gaming.

Will I be ok with 64bit? Should I stick to 32? And I'll take other suggestions on a gaming-friendly laptop if you have one.

Thanks!

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I'm looking at a gaming laptop; the following got good reviews:

http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/gateway-p-...l?tag=mncol;lst

Now this has Vista 64-bit pre-installed so I'm a bit unsure if I would keep that or slap 32 bit back on. My main concern is compatibility with software. To be specific, I would be using some development tools like Visual Studio and SQL Server along with the usual gaming.

Will I be ok with 64bit? Should I stick to 32? And I'll take other suggestions on a gaming-friendly laptop if you have one.

Thanks!

SQL Server and Visual Studio both run great under 64 bit, and will likely enjoy the full 4GB ram they'll get. Nearly everything released nowadays will work. I've yet to have any major problems with 64 bit, took a bit of googling for wireless usb key drivers, but works flawlessly now.

Why don't ya just stick with whats on there, and *if* ya encounter problems then consider sticking 32 bit on.

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SQL Server and Visual Studio both run great under 64 bit, and will likely enjoy the full 4GB ram they'll get. Nearly everything released nowadays will work. I've yet to have any major problems with 64 bit, took a bit of googling for wireless usb key drivers, but works flawlessly now.

Why don't ya just stick with whats on there, and *if* ya encounter problems then consider sticking 32 bit on.

That sounds like a good plan, thank you.

Any feedback on this laptop?

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I personally LOVE those new Gateway FX.. I have seen a few at Bestbuy and playing with them I want one.. I know 2 people who have them, and they play every game I play on my desktop with the same settings and same FPS as I get.

Just depends on price, considering you do have Voodoo and Alienware laptops that are great for gaming also, but of course they both can be alot pricier than the Gateways.

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I personally LOVE those new Gateway FX.. I have seen a few at Bestbuy and playing with them I want one.. I know 2 people who have them, and they play every game I play on my desktop with the same settings and same FPS as I get.

Just depends on price, considering you do have Voodoo and Alienware laptops that are great for gaming also, but of course they both can be alot pricier than the Gateways.

Awesome. It has gotten a lot of great reviews. I'm excited!

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