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mipadi
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December 18, 2004, 08:02:06 PM »
I'm considering building a PC this summer, mainly because I'd like something to play games on, I'd like to build my own computer, I'd like something I can upgrade over time (but I can't afford a PowerMac), and I have a Mac already, so a PC might be nice. Anyway, I'm considering a system built around the Athlon 64. Does this seem like a good idea to all you experts?
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neb1211
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December 18, 2004, 10:31:51 PM »
The Athlon 64 is a good processor for gaming. However if you are going to be doing a lot of multitasking like I do I would consider getting a P4 with hyper threading. I have noticed that with intense multitasking the P4 performs a quicker and windows loads faster as well.
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mipadi
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December 20, 2004, 07:47:47 PM »
Does the normal version of Windows XP Pro run okay on a 64-bit processor (specifically, an Athlon 64)?
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neb1211
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December 20, 2004, 09:38:29 PM »
From what I have heard yes. The Athlon 64 is backwards compatible with 32bit software and applications.
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pcgeek
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December 21, 2004, 10:50:17 PM »
the athlon 64 would be good cuz windows long horn will have 64 bit support.
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acemaverick1381
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December 21, 2004, 11:07:57 PM »
Haha, more like you hope it will have 64bit support. And lets look at Mircosoft here...They can barely run the OS on a 32bit let alone a 64 right now. And of course, the release date is going to be pushed back...
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January 02, 2005, 10:15:25 PM »
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The Athlon 64 is a good processor for gaming. However if you are going to be doing a lot of multitasking like I do I would consider getting a P4 with hyper threading. I have noticed that with intense multitasking the P4 performs a quicker and windows loads faster as well.
multi tasking would be even quicker on dual opterons nick.....
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neb1211
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January 03, 2005, 01:23:38 AM »
It would also be much faster on Dual Xeons with HT
But anyways I am sure that dual opterons and dual xeons are out of mipadi's budget...
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The ROFLCOPTER is an important part of the defense of LOLrville. Along with the LMAOplane, TTYLnukes, and our troops carrying AFK47s, the ROFLCOPTER is used as a mobile troop carrier, and anti-TTYLTank weapons platform.
tomalakborg
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April 20, 2005, 06:20:44 PM »
My friend just built an Athlon 64 system, and was looking for an os to "just friggin' work!" Seriously, I could see the veins in his neck. He's using the Xp-64 beta, which doesn't work to say the least. So he messed around with linux, and being a lin-n00b really didin't have much sucsess. (although linux-64 would be the best way to go for a good OS on a 64 bit machine!) So he finally settled with XP Pro, despite being 32 bit. Let's face it - Unless you get into linux, xp is the best solution. I've been down both roads, and can say that while Micro$oft is getting me angry on a daily basis now, it's still much less a headache to fix and get working than linux. Untill xp-64 comes out, use Xp-Pro, because none of your apps (well, probably) are going to be 64 bit anyways. -Bill
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