64 bit vs 32 bit

[illaria]

<p>I have what might be a very stupid question, but I am pretty ignorant when it comes to computer hardware</p><p>I was going to buy a shiny new laptop this weekend when the Bestbuy staff member said they were not sure if the 64 bit processer on the laptop would play EQ2? However, I know several folks who are playing the game on brand new computers so was the staff member correct or can i play EQ2 on the laptop</p><p>Thanks</p>

[Gaige]

<p>EQ2 works fine on 64 bit windows.</p>

[Wullail]

<p>Everquest 2 works fine on both of my 64 bit PCs, with Windows 7 it needed a few tweaks to add some missing files (C++ Redistributable and Direct X 9.0c)  , soon as I added those both worked.</p><p>The laptop however , depends on the spec of the laptop.</p>

[illaria]

<p>Thanks for the help, this is the computer I was thinking of buying</p><p><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B2+D uo+Processor+-+Black/9556125.p?id=1218124208054&skuId=9556125">http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+...4&skuId=9556125</a></p><li><strong>Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor P8700</strong>Features 2 processing cores, 1066MHz system bus, 3MB L2 cache and 2.53GHz processor speed per core. </li><li><strong>2 high-performance processing cores</strong></li><li><strong>6GB DDR2 memory</strong></li><li><strong>500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)</strong></li><li><strong>NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M graphics</strong>Features 1GB GDDR3 video memory </li>

[Wullail]

<p>That spec looks fine to me , maybe a tech can comment also.</p><p>You won't run everything in ultra high resolution, but  as far as I can tell it'll run fine.</p><p>One thing though , I've been reading that the P8700 chip runs fairly hot , something you might want to take into account as EQ2 is very processor intensive.</p>

[screenid]

<p><cite>illaria wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Thanks for the help, this is the computer I was thinking of buying</p><p><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B2+D uo+Processor+-+Black/9556125.p?id=1218124208054&skuId=9556125">http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+...4&skuId=9556125</a></p><li><strong>Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor P8700</strong>Features 2 processing cores, 1066MHz system bus, 3MB L2 cache and 2.53GHz processor speed per core. </li><li><strong>2 high-performance processing cores</strong></li><li><strong>6GB DDR2 memory</strong></li><li><strong>500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)</strong></li><li><strong>NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M graphics</strong>Features 1GB GDDR3 video memory </li></blockquote><p><img src="/eq2/images/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" />  Got this AUSU for Christmas....  EQ2 plays amazing on this LAPTOP</p>

[illaria]

<p>I really appreciate the feedback, the other laptop i was considering was</p><p><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pavilion+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23 153%3B+i7+Processor/9556312.p?id=1218123847836&skuId=9556312">http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pa...6&skuId=9556312</a></p><div><li><div>Processor: Intel® Core™ i7</div></li><li ><div>Processor Speed:1.6GHz</div></li><li ><div>Cache Memory: 6MB on die Level 2</div></li><li><div>RAM: 6GB</div></li><li><div>Hard Drive: 500GB</div></li><li ><div><div><a href="#</div></li><li><div class=">Video Memory: 1GB dedicated; up to 2815MB total available</div></li></div>

[illaria]

<p><cite>screenid wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>illaria wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Thanks for the help, this is the computer I was thinking of buying</p><p><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B2+D uo+Processor+-+Black/9556125.p?id=1218124208054&skuId=9556125">http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+...4&skuId=9556125</a></p><li><strong>Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor P8700</strong>Features 2 processing cores, 1066MHz system bus, 3MB L2 cache and 2.53GHz processor speed per core. </li><li><strong>2 high-performance processing cores</strong></li><li><strong>6GB DDR2 memory</strong></li><li><strong>500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)</strong></li><li><strong>NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M graphics</strong>Features 1GB GDDR3 video memory </li></blockquote><p><img src="/eq2/images/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" />  Got this AUSU for Christmas....  EQ2 plays amazing on this LAPTOP</p></blockquote><p>Good to know : D, do you play the game using wifi?</p>

[screenid]

<p><cite>illaria wrote:</cite></p><blockquote>Good to know : D, do you play the game using wifi?</blockquote><p>That is the only way I play EQ2.   </p><p>My old Gaming Laptop was an HP...it is still an awesome PC.... after 3 years it is still going strong. (I was just ready for an upgrade)</p><p>I looked at the same HP you have linked..and honestly (to me) it was a toss up between the ASUS and the HP.  </p><p>The ASUS won... (no real reason)   <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" /></p>

[TSR-DanielH]

<p><cite>illaria wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Thanks for the help, this is the computer I was thinking of buying</p><p><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B2+D uo+Processor+-+Black/9556125.p?id=1218124208054&skuId=9556125">http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+...4&skuId=9556125</a></p><li><strong>Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor P8700</strong>Features 2 processing cores, 1066MHz system bus, 3MB L2 cache and 2.53GHz processor speed per core. </li><li><strong>2 high-performance processing cores</strong></li><li><strong>6GB DDR2 memory</strong></li><li><strong>500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)</strong></li><li><strong>NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M graphics</strong>Features 1GB GDDR3 video memory </li></blockquote><p>If you're trying to choose between the 2 computers you posted, I would definitely recommend this one over the other option.  This computer will have significantly higher performance.</p><p>Regarding 64-bit vs 32-bit, the game wont see any major benefit from 64-bit, but it will not cause any problems either.  Let us know if you have any further questions.</p>

[illaria]

<p><cite>TSR-DanielH wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>illaria wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>Thanks for the help, this is the computer I was thinking of buying</p><p><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+Laptop+with+Intel%26%23174%3B+Core%26%23153%3B2+D uo+Processor+-+Black/9556125.p?id=1218124208054&skuId=9556125">http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+...4&skuId=9556125</a></p><li><strong>Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor P8700</strong>Features 2 processing cores, 1066MHz system bus, 3MB L2 cache and 2.53GHz processor speed per core. </li><li><strong>2 high-performance processing cores</strong></li><li><strong>6GB DDR2 memory</strong></li><li><strong>500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)</strong></li><li><strong>NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M graphics</strong>Features 1GB GDDR3 video memory </li></blockquote><p>If you're trying to choose between the 2 computers you posted, I would definitely recommend this one over the other option.  This computer will have significantly higher performance.</p><p>Regarding 64-bit vs 32-bit, the game wont see any major benefit from 64-bit, but it will not cause any problems either.  Let us know if you have any further questions.</p></blockquote><p>Thanks for the feedback, I purchased the above computer last night- I cant wait to get EQ2 downloaded</p>