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[viper6497]

I dont see the point in paying over $500 for a 64bit proccessor and mobo when there is no version of windows that supports 64-bit and might not be released until 2006.

 

[slydecix]

:beer:

 

[SackOfAllTrades]

congratulations, next up: critical thinking!

 

[Placer14]

they are hyping the 64-ness of the processor, but you are really paying for the sweet architechture that comes with it.

(and there are OSes other than Windows, FYI)

 

[halik]

Originally posted by: Elitebull
:beer:

same here....

 

[arod]

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/howtobuy/default.asp

HP already has a WindowsXP 64 machine out there (albe it Itanium) and not to mention most of the major linux distros already support windows. WindowsXp 64 bit edtion is supposed to be out very shortly for consumers.

 

[DaveSimmons]

:music: . . . when I get older losing my hair . . . :music:

Did you read the Anandtech benchmarks viper6497 ? You're "paying $500" for an A64 3200+ that's faster than the P4 3.2C that sells for the same price, not for the 64-bitness. Or paying $150 less than the P4 for an A64 3000+ that still matches or beats it for gaming.

 

[ThaGrandCow]

Originally posted by: viper6497
I dont see the point in paying over $500 for a 64bit proccessor and mobo when there is no version of windows that supports 64-bit and might not be released until 2006.

So don't buy it. This is bleeding edge technology... the world of $450 video cards and $300 processors. There are many theories as to why WinXP 64 hasn't been released yet, even though there are 100% functional betas out there and have been for a long time. The big theory from the guys at slashdot (put your tinfoil hat on) right now is that Intel has negotiated with Microsoft to not release it until they release their own version of the x86-64 chip so they can compete directly with AMD.

If you want Windows and don't care about cost at all, then go with the P4 extreme edition. You'll be on top for a month or so in Windows benchmarks. The Linux crowd will point and laugh, but if you bought just for windows you won't care. Ignore all the Linux people that tell you that they've had 64 bit for a long time and that your 32 bit processor is just a stopgap solution.

Oh... also you can ignore the fact that the 64 bit chip from AMD also does 32 bit a hell of a lot faster than just about every other 32 bit chip out there... aside from the P4 extreme edition that is more expensive than the AMD64 chip and performs on the same level +/- 5% or so depending on the tests being done..

 

[BD231]

Originally posted by: viper6497
I dont see the point in paying over $500 for a 64bit proccessor and mobo when there is no version of windows that supports 64-bit and might not be released until 2006.

You have no idea how much I want to slap you across the face right now.

 

[JHoNNy1OoO]

Originally posted by: BD231

Originally posted by: viper6497
I dont see the point in paying over $500 for a 64bit proccessor and mobo when there is no version of windows that supports 64-bit and might not be released until 2006.

You have no idea how much I want to slap you across the face right now.

Here Here!

Doesn't even seem like he thought about his question at all. :/

 

[LordMagnusKain]

Originally posted by: viper6497
I dont see the point in paying over $500 for a 64bit proccessor and mobo when there is no version of windows that supports 64-bit and might not be released until 2006.

woh one second.. i think i can out do that! lets see..
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why is it that i've we only have the ultra-slow 32bit procesors on our computers, when the nintendo had ultra-fast 64bit years and years ago!?
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just let me know if i've out done him, i'm not sure..

oh, and as they only sell it with Intel procs, it does look like Microsoft is trying to extend it's monopolistic triad practices over to it's buddies at Intel.

 

[rockyct]

Originally posted by: viper6497
I dont see the point in paying over $500 for a 64bit proccessor and mobo when there is no version of windows that supports 64-bit and might not be released until 2006.

Well, the 64 bit version of Windows XP will be out by summer and the Athlon 64 3000+ is $215 right now on Newegg.

 

[Sid59]

ugh ... again?

can't see past the 64 bit and see that it's an awesome cpu?

for those who bought any version of the AMD 64 .. im jelous. it's blazing fast, beats intel on most of the reviews and when XP64 comes out, you will be 1 step ahead.