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Geek Culture / 64Bit or not 64Bit, that is my question

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Programmer Holic
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Posted: 16th Dec 2004 22:45
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I am in the process of searching for new computer parts (mobo, cpu, ram and graphics card).

For the CPU I have 3 choices - AMD 32 bit, AMD 64 bit, P4. I know if I go with 32 bit AMD I am limited in speed (3200+ at the most), if I go for 64 bit there may be compatibility issues. For instance, dark basic pro (runs fine on standard Windows XP on a 64bit CPU, but it does not run on Windows XP64 bit with a 64 bit CPU due to emulation). If I go for P4 though, I will get faster speeds, but it will cost more and may not be as good.

What do you people suggest I go for?
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Luke B
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Posted: 16th Dec 2004 22:47
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I'm and AMD fanboy, so go with AMD.
I recommend: Asus nForce 4 premium mobo with athlon 64 3500
of course if your budget is limited choose an abit mobo with sempron 3100 and overclock it - only £200

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Programmer Holic
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Posted: 16th Dec 2004 22:50
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yeh, but then what happens about Dark Basic Pro? That wont run on a 64bit OS. Using a 32bit OS wouldnt make full use of the 64bit either...
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Luke B
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i'd just use 32 bit windows as athlon 64s are damn fast in 32 bit mode. if you get an athlon 64 you'll be futre proofed.
if you really want to use win 64 now have 2 hard drives; one just for win 32 and dbpro
or just get a sempron

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Ian T
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Posted: 16th Dec 2004 22:58
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Why not ge ta 64bit processor and use your current OS? You can always upgrade later

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Programmer Holic
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Posted: 16th Dec 2004 23:02
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Are there any program compatibility issues with 64bit CPUs and XP32 then?
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mm0zct
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i have not found any compatability issues with 32bit OSs they just run really fast

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bitJericho
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you don't need two hdds to dual boot just two partitions.


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