[Dimus]

I've read a couple threads concerning this issue but none really address my specific question.

I'm about to buy a new laptop and I am going back and forth between a vista 32 bit or a vista 64 bit system. Mainly because I want the extra ram and I know 32 bit only goes to around 3g of ram. Is there any issue FFXI has specifically with vista 64 bit that I should take into account?

BTW, if anyone is planning buying a computer and knows somebody with a costco card there is a really good deal on the dv9700t (17in HP laptop).

Here's the spec for the one I'm planning on getting:

Selected Features:
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.50 GHz, 6 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
240GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (120GB x 2)
50% OFF 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS!!
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
17.0" diagonal WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)
Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
High Capacity 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
FREE Upgrade to HP Imprint (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
Norton Internet Security(TM) 2008 - 36 Month Subscription
No TV Tuner w/remote control

Included Features:
HP Pavilion dv9700t Entertainment Notebook PC
HP PhotoSmart Essentials
QuickPlay 3.x
Integrated 10/100BASE-T Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector)
1 Expansion Port 3 connector
1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
Notebook keyboard with scroll bar and integrated numeric keypad
3 USB 2.0 ports
IEEE 1394
1 Consumer IR (Remote Receiver)
HP Mobile Remote Control
HDMI external port
TV-Out (S-video)
5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader
Built-in Altec Lansing stereo speakers
Touch Pad with On


Plus coscto adds an additional 2 year warranty to the 1 year warranty that comes with HP. All for $1450.

EDIT: I'm a student so I can get the microsoft office for really cheap...thats why I left it with works

[Heartily]

I bought the same laptop for my daughter for college. I installed ffxi on it just to see what it looked like. It was sooooo good I bought one for myself. I play ff on a wireless connection and it matches performance of my desktop. I've had no problems at all-- enjoy !

[Somnar]

I run FFXI on Vista 64-bit (on different hardware) and don't have any issues.

[zensaber]

I run FFXI on windows vista 64 aswell, and I have never had a problem yet.

[Joshua]

I'm not positive, but I think 32-bit software shouldn't have a problem running on 64-bit Windows operating systems. I think the problems only begin when you try to find 64-bit drivers for your various hardware devices...

So, FFXI, the game itself, should be fine.

[Bluecat]

Originally Posted by Joshua

I'm not positive, but I think 32-bit software shouldn't have a problem running on 64-bit Windows operating systems. I think the problems only begin when you try to find 64-bit drivers for your various hardware devices...

So, FFXI, the game itself, should be fine.

Agreed, I use 64 bit Vista myself, and it works fine!

[Kailea]

I use Vista x64 myself, and no problems ;p

[Dimus]

Ah, good to hear all of the comments. I'm really looking forward to this laptop as my old desktop is on its last limb. I have to wait until next week to make the purchase and its really getting me...feel like a 5 year old going to disneyland next week.

[zensaber]

Originally Posted by Dimus

Ah, good to hear all of the comments. I'm really looking forward to this laptop as my old desktop is on its last limb. I have to wait until next week to make the purchase and its really getting me...feel like a 5 year old going to disneyland next week.

I personally have 4gigs of ram aswell, and trust me, your going to looovvveee it, you can do everything at once.

[Malacite]

It's not letting me install the god damn viewer...

I'm an admin and everything, I tried turning UAC on and off, it still keeps bitching at me about not having access privileges!!!!