Does NS 2 support 64-bit?

Gun_KnightGun_Knight Join Date: 2004-11-03 Member: 32618Members
Does anyone know, or have they tried it, i was going to upgrade to it maybe.
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  • ThiefThief Ownage Join Date: 2003-08-09 Member: 19214Members, Constellation
    If you have a 64 bit processor and enough ram... why is NS2 your deciding factor?
  • Kouji_SanKouji_San Sr. Hινε Uρкεερεг - EUPT Deputy The Netherlands Join Date: 2003-05-13 Member: 16271Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue
    edited August 2010
    I think he means using it on a 64-bit OS...


    Core2duo and QuadCores and AMD variants are naively 64-bits. @OP I can't give ya the answer though, I'm on 32-bits <img src="http://members.home.nl/m.borgman/ns-forum/smileys/smile.gif" border="0" class="linked-image" />
  • JibrailJibrail Join Date: 2009-04-16 Member: 67200Members
    ive run it here on a windows 7 64bit no problem
  • Gun_KnightGun_Knight Join Date: 2004-11-03 Member: 32618Members
    edited August 2010
    Well, im upgrading my computer, and it would be nice to know if i'll be losing one of my favorite games to 64-bit; with $600, im trying to build a computer from near scratch. So far, ive come across AMD Phenom II X4 945 CPU + a power supply from my brother's geek squad special deals to them for $150. Then, im thinking <a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131631" target="_blank">http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813131631</a> for my motherboard (I really wanted the USB 3.0 ports), and <a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233124" target="_blank">http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820233124</a> for my boot drive because its a SSD and it has nearly 300Mb/sec write and read. I was just thinking of topping it off with 8Gb of ram if I could, havent done the research to see if its compatible with 64bit yet, but the specs sound good so far so it should work out. Still looking around on video card and new case with whats left on cash after buying win 7 ultimate full for $15, if not, i'll just use my old video card which isnt that bad. Mostly i've been in hatred with my current processor which is a Pentium D first line of duel cores ever made, and it blows hardcore with only 2Mb of cache. I can play SC 2 (lowest settings without any lag of a sort) but i can't play NS 2 at all, so its due time for a upgrade after 5 years.
  • Gun_KnightGun_Knight Join Date: 2004-11-03 Member: 32618Members
    edited August 2010
    <!--quoteo(post=1796278:date=Aug 25 2010, 03:17 PM:name=rammaj)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rammaj @ Aug 25 2010, 03:17 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1796278"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->ive run it here on a windows 7 64bit no problem<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->


    Yeah, thats what i needed to know, because some programs don't function on 64-bit windows, thanks

    Sorry on double post
  • CXZmanCXZman Join Date: 2010-02-26 Member: 70730Members
    I'd really appreciate to know what are those mysterous 32bit apps that don't work on a 64 bit OS (appart from games that only work on DOS or Win98). Seriously. I only have three or four 64bit apps on my PCs. All the rest, games, steam, pro apps, etc. are 32bit. And it work just fine, juste like it should, since day 1. No patch needed. Ever.

    The only and single app that didn't work because of my OS was a old strange japanese XXX game that required WinXP or Win2K to run. So nothing to do with 64bit :)
  • Gun_KnightGun_Knight Join Date: 2004-11-03 Member: 32618Members
    Just rumors, ive heard some programs like 3DS-max didn't work, along with poser, Gimp, maya, and some auto-CADs. Just rumors though, nothing for sure on my side
  • Kouji_SanKouji_San Sr. Hινε Uρкεερεг - EUPT Deputy The Netherlands Join Date: 2003-05-13 Member: 16271Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue
    Surely those have been patched up by now, I mean how long are the 64-bits "OS-s" available <img src="http://members.home.nl/m.borgman/ns-forum/smileys/tongue.gif" border="0" class="linked-image" />
  • cmc5788cmc5788 Join Date: 2009-10-06 Member: 68959Members
    Most everything that runs in 32-bit should work fine on 64 aside from miscellaneous bugs. Also, pretty much any modern OS has a 32-bit emulation support for the worst-case.
  • FaskaliaFaskalia Wechsellichtzeichenanlage Join Date: 2004-09-12 Member: 31651Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1796281:date=Aug 25 2010, 10:25 PM:name=Gun_Knight)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Gun_Knight @ Aug 25 2010, 10:25 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1796281"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Yeah, thats what i needed to know, because some programs don't function on 64-bit windows, thanks

    Sorry on double post<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Actually thats usually more related to the last 16bit pieces scrapped from the nt kernel or because they use API calls that have been scrapped between XP und 7


    But yes,

    I am running NS2 alpha on a win7 64 bit :)
  • JibrailJibrail Join Date: 2009-04-16 Member: 67200Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1796284:date=Aug 25 2010, 09:47 PM:name=Gun_Knight)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Gun_Knight @ Aug 25 2010, 09:47 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1796284"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Just rumors, ive heard some programs like 3DS-max didn't work, along with poser, Gimp, maya, and some auto-CADs. Just rumors though, nothing for sure on my side<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    thats because you have to have the 64bit version of those software.
  • sherpasherpa stopcommandermode Join Date: 2006-11-04 Member: 58338Members
    edited August 2010
    I upgraded from 32bit XP to 64bit Win7 recently and there isn't a significant difference. For the current beta versions.
  • hookuyhookuy Join Date: 2008-07-18 Member: 64660Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1796284:date=Aug 25 2010, 04:47 PM:name=Gun_Knight)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Gun_Knight @ Aug 25 2010, 04:47 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1796284"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Just rumors, ive heard some programs like 3DS-max didn't work, along with poser, Gimp, maya, and some auto-CADs. Just rumors though, nothing for sure on my side<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    I work with 3DS Max on W7 64 bit with no problem. :)
  • salorsalor Join Date: 2004-02-21 Member: 26771Members
    there <b>was</b> an issue on vista (atleat the earliest releases pre service pack)...on windows 7, it seems the issues are non existent.

    you can even run apps in full 32bit emulation mode on windows 7 home premium upwards....

    Im running all my games (which are all 32bit versions) on a windows 7 64bit home premium edition...no problems....
  • Gun_KnightGun_Knight Join Date: 2004-11-03 Member: 32618Members
    All right, then its all go for 64-bit win 7, thanks
  • RothgarRothgar Join Date: 2009-11-13 Member: 69372Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1796284:date=Aug 26 2010, 06:47 AM:name=Gun_Knight)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Gun_Knight @ Aug 26 2010, 06:47 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1796284"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Just rumors, ive heard some programs like 3DS-max didn't work, along with poser, Gimp, maya, and some auto-CADs. Just rumors though, nothing for sure on my side<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Well I work for a very large Autodesk reseller and I know that all the latest Autodesk products will work on a 64bit OS AFAIK.
  • schkorpioschkorpio I can mspaint Join Date: 2003-05-23 Member: 16635Members
    edited August 2010
    you might as well get home premium Win 7 - unless you're doing something fancy (like joining domains, remote desktop etc) you don't need it.

    also CPU and video card are the most important thing for gaming, i'd select them first, and then build the rest of your pc around them. they will have the most effect on your frame rate for smooth gaming. everything else like the SSD (which imo is overpriced still) and 8 gigs of ram won't directly make the game run smoother, sure it might load a bit faster, but once loaded not much difference.

    e.g. i'd pick the fastest CPU and Fastest video card even if I had to sacrafice by going down to 2gb RAM, and a normal SATA II hard drive.


    EDIT : i think right now price vs performance, you can't beat an AMD quad 3.4ghz cpu, and ATi HD 5850.
  • ThiefThief Ownage Join Date: 2003-08-09 Member: 19214Members, Constellation
    Yeah what I originally meant was that there are <i>very </i>few programs that won't run in 64 bit windows 7 (or don't have a 64 bit version available). If you have the means to jump to 64 bit then there really aren't any drawbacks anymore.
  • TalesinTalesin Our own little well of hate Join Date: 2002-11-08 Member: 7710NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators
    Actually, you can still run the 32-bit version of Maya under a 64-bit OS just fine, zero problems. You can even have the 32 and 64 bit versions installed at the same time, in case some script errors out on the 64-bit for whatever reason. It's mostly idiots and pirates that run into trouble, as (in the latter case) the cracks aren't set up to deal with 64-bit memory offsets, or (in the former) they've drooled into a power cord on some clever advice from their local helldesk representative.

    The ONLY real case where you're going to run into problems on the Windows side when it comes to 32/64 bit is drivers. Just any <b>program</b> will work just fine, unless the coders were particularly dumb, or trying to be overly-cute with their memory addressing.

    The other way around is where it doesn't work, these days... 64-bit-specific programs won't run on 32-bit OSes. Think of it like a cup, if you don't understand memory addressing and expanded command sets. A 64oz cup can carry 32oz of water, but a 32oz cup can't carry 64oz.

    Unless you're 'upgrading' to an ia64-based machine (Itanium, circa ~1997). Those things weren't 32-bit backward compatible. But ANY <b>modern</b> 64-bit CPU will run 32-bit code just fine, no muss, no fuss.
  • ctoon6ctoon6 Join Date: 2007-06-15 Member: 61256Members
    I see no reason to upgrade to 64bit. First of all there is driver signature enforcement that you can't permanently disable if you want up to date windows (not if this is right, but you might be able to use windows server and not have driver enforcement). Programs get messy with the 2 different program files folder. I hardly notice any speed difference between 64 and 32 unless a program was built for 64 bit. 8GB of ram is kind of pointless and does not have any speed benefits over less, unless you don't have enough. I found 3 GB to be enough for anything I need. A SSD is not really something you buy on a 600$ budget.
  • WhiteZeroWhiteZero That Guy Join Date: 2004-06-24 Member: 29511Members, Constellation
    edited August 2010
    <!--quoteo(post=1796316:date=Aug 25 2010, 06:45 PM:name=ctoon6)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ctoon6 @ Aug 25 2010, 06:45 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1796316"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I see no reason to upgrade to 64bit. First of all there is driver signature enforcement that you can't permanently disable if you want up to date windows (not if this is right, but you might be able to use windows server and not have driver enforcement).<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Wrong.
    <a href="http://www.killertechtips.com/2009/05/05/disable-driver-signing-windows-7/" target="_blank">http://www.killertechtips.com/2009/05/05/d...ning-windows-7/</a>
    or
    <a href="http://www.killertechtips.com/2009/05/06/disable-driver-signing-in-windows-7-using-group-policy-editor/" target="_blank">http://www.killertechtips.com/2009/05/06/d...-policy-editor/</a>

    If you are around 4GB of RAM, you need run 64bit, else you are going to be wasting memory.
    64bit is also more secure, malware wise. A lot of virus code and rootkits can only run under a 32-bit OS.
  • TalesinTalesin Our own little well of hate Join Date: 2002-11-08 Member: 7710NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators
    edited August 2010
    Yes, you get no speed boost from 32-bit programs on a 64-bit processor. That makes sense, as the extended registers AREN'T BEING USED.
    Yes, you DO get a performance boost for (and can run in the first place) programs built for 64-bit. This also makes sense, as the extended registers ARE being used.
    8GB RAM helps when you heavily multitask; if you're just using it as an email and myFace box, you should be fine with 2GB or so. If you keep over 150 Firefox tabs open at once, multiple spreadsheets, IMs, music player, IRC app, and an IDE running, 8GB helps lighten the pinch. Actually USING the computer. Also if you are running a heavy 64-bit program that can actually utilize all 8GB of RAM, you get a tremendous boost.
    As far as two Program Files directories making things 'messy'... there are so many responses. Short version, please do not sort all your DLLs into one 'folder', and all your EXEs into another to 'tidy up'. Knowing which programs are 32-bit versus 64-bit can be quite handy for troubleshooting, or just making sure you aren't running a limited version when one that takes full advantage of your machine is available.

    Driver signature enforcement is there as a safety measure. It notifies you once, when you are installing the driver. If you cannot deal with a cautionary alert, please disconnect the oil, brake and low-fuel lights in your car under the same principle.

    Yes, if you are building a cheap system you take all of this into consideration, and don't overbuild for what you need. But given that nearly all processors coming out at the moment for a workstation platform are 64-bit, there's no reason to go out of your way to FIND a 32-bit-only CPU to 'upgrade' to. Not to mention that many 32-bit processors do not include extended instruction sets like SSE2, which a large number of games DO require to run in the first place.
  • ctoon6ctoon6 Join Date: 2007-06-15 Member: 61256Members
    edited August 2010
    <!--quoteo(post=1796317:date=Aug 26 2010, 01:48 AM:name=WhiteZero)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (WhiteZero @ Aug 26 2010, 01:48 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1796317"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Wrong.
    <a href="http://www.killertechtips.com/2009/05/05/disable-driver-signing-windows-7/" target="_blank">http://www.killertechtips.com/2009/05/05/d...ning-windows-7/</a>
    or
    <a href="http://www.killertechtips.com/2009/05/06/disable-driver-signing-in-windows-7-using-group-policy-editor/" target="_blank">http://www.killertechtips.com/2009/05/06/d...-policy-editor/</a>

    If you are around 4GB of RAM, you need run 64bit, else you are going to be wasting memory.
    64bit is also more secure, malware wise. A lot of virus code and rootkits can only run under a 32-bit OS.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    did you even try to do them? I bet you they don't work, the article is from may 2009. i have only tried disabling on vista 64 so it may be different from 7, but i have my doubts. the only way i know to disable it is via f8 on startup, or to set up something to automatically select it for you.

    <!--quoteo(post=1796318:date=Aug 26 2010, 01:55 AM:name=Talesin)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Talesin @ Aug 26 2010, 01:55 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1796318"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Driver signature enforcement is there as a safety measure. It notifies you once, when you are installing the driver. If you cannot deal with a cautionary alert, please disconnect the oil, brake and low-fuel lights in your car under the same principle.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    no, it stops the driver from running, meaning they wont work, at least for <a href="http://software.muzychenko.net/eng/vac.htm" target="_blank">VAC</a> it does not.
  • WhiteZeroWhiteZero That Guy Join Date: 2004-06-24 Member: 29511Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1796319:date=Aug 25 2010, 07:02 PM:name=ctoon6)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ctoon6 @ Aug 25 2010, 07:02 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1796319"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->did you even try to do them? I bet you they don't work, the article is from may 2009. i have only tried disabling on vista 64 so it may be different from 7, but i have my doubts. the only way i know to disable it is via f8 on startup, or to set up something to automatically select it for you.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Can't say I've had one issue installing a non-WHQL driver.
  • schkorpioschkorpio I can mspaint Join Date: 2003-05-23 Member: 16635Members
    well the driver problem is easily overcome by not purchasing no name brand hardware :P


    also i wonder if there would be any benefits to having a 64bit exe for ns2?
  • Gun_KnightGun_Knight Join Date: 2004-11-03 Member: 32618Members
    edited August 2010
    <!--quoteo(post=1796310:date=Aug 25 2010, 06:55 PM:name=schkorpio)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (schkorpio @ Aug 25 2010, 06:55 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1796310"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->you might as well get home premium Win 7 - unless you're doing something fancy (like joining domains, remote desktop etc) you don't need it.

    also CPU and video card are the most important thing for gaming, i'd select them first, and then build the rest of your pc around them. they will have the most effect on your frame rate for smooth gaming. everything else like the SSD (which imo is overpriced still) and 8 gigs of ram won't directly make the game run smoother, sure it might load a bit faster, but once loaded not much difference.

    e.g. i'd pick the fastest CPU and Fastest video card even if I had to sacrafice by going down to 2gb RAM, and a normal SATA II hard drive.


    EDIT : i think right now price vs performance, you can't beat an AMD quad 3.4ghz cpu, and ATi HD 5850.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->


    Im actually not spending that much, as a student of a college, your allowed to buy software at hugely discounted prices, I could get the whole adobe professional master suits for $30 and win 7 ultimate for $15, office pro for $10, ect. I wasnt expecting to save so much so i have cash left over for the good things in life. I will have a SSD for booting the OS and all major programs like PS, 3DS, and so on; they have gotten cheaper, but since im not totally making a new computer, im keeping my 500Gb disc based drive for storage. I know I'll be enjoying the extra reading and writing speed in the future, its one of those things you really start to like after the fact you have it then go back to a slowing drive and notice the difference. Then I was thinking about adding the extra gigs of ram, it wouldnt cost but maybe $50-70 to add 2-4 gigs of ram on top of my 4 gigs, and it would help in the long run, so why cheap out on something that could benefit me in my future; I like my computers to last me a long time. Currently some ATI video cards can work together in 2s without having to be the same make/model, so buying 2 $60 cheap video cards have the same effect as one really expensive one ($200). Having one of these newer models already, it's not that big of a problem. I can't complain on the processor, it's already $70 cheaper then full price in the combo, mainly because it comes with the power supply, and it is a cheap and powerful quad core with 5 eggs on newegg, which might be a reason as to why its still sold out and not in stock. With USB 3.0, i can have insane transfer rates through USB; meaning more powerful and vastly higher quality webcams and external boot drives through USB are possible. I think im getting a good deal on most of the stuff so far, still shopping around. There were cheaper SSDs but you really have to look at the read/write rates, some of them were earlier models and are pretty much slower or same speed as a Disk drive; I made sure that the new SSD was a vast improvement, its no <a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227517" target="_blank">http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820227517</a> but the one im getting is good enough. so far, out of $600, i have 200 left roughly, which can still get me plenty. My brothers best buy discounts are a huge aid to that with 10-20% off + special deals. On a side note, its a invisible budget, it's at $600 but going over is at no harm to me, it's my cash after all. Total, ive saved around $5K in reserved savings from work over the years for in case my car breaks down or a such.

    I do use high demand programs and functions on my computer, so 64-bit would be the way to go if im rendering a animation. I'm in pre-med, but i have a hobby to make CG art and such.
  • WhiteZeroWhiteZero That Guy Join Date: 2004-06-24 Member: 29511Members, Constellation
    SSDs are a huge waste of money at this point. Until they get below the $1/per gig mark, at least.
  • ctoon6ctoon6 Join Date: 2007-06-15 Member: 61256Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1796327:date=Aug 26 2010, 04:02 AM:name=schkorpio)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (schkorpio @ Aug 26 2010, 04:02 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1796327"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->well the driver problem is easily overcome by not purchasing no name brand hardware :P


    also i wonder if there would be any benefits to having a 64bit exe for ns2?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    there are other problems with it too, its basically restricting the user and making Microsoft more money while developers that cant afford to buy signatures not have 64 bit support.

    There would be benefits to it, it would run faster, however it may not be worth UWE time because the speed isn't really that much faster. they are a small company so time is of the essence, and it would probably introduce more bugs for them to fix.
  • ThaldarinThaldarin Alonzi&#33; Join Date: 2003-07-15 Member: 18173Members, Constellation
    To answer the OP, NS2 will not need 64-bit judging from the minimum specified requirements from NS2.com being as follows,

    "A 1.2 GHz Processor, 256MB RAM, a DirectX 9 level graphics card, Windows Vista/2000/XP, Steam, mouse, keyboard and of course, an internet connection. We are working hard to make sure NS2 runs well on average hardware without having to upgrade your machine! We do not currently have a release date set for NS2, but will let you know as soon as we do."

    You won't be missing out by choosing either 32 or 64 bit hardware, at least not right now.
  • WhiteZeroWhiteZero That Guy Join Date: 2004-06-24 Member: 29511Members, Constellation
    The 256MB of RAM part of that always makes me laugh.
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