Athlon 64 running 32 bit Windows

[tyler811]

Would I see any improvement if I switched to Windows XP 64? Thanks

 

[MegaVovaN]

Don't know about improvement, but
1. Lots of stuff doesnt work under x64 (drivers)
2. I have friend who runs 32bit on his A64 3000+ perfectly fine

 

[DaveSimmons]

A64's run 32bit windows just as well as any other intel or AMD chip, same with the x64 capable intels.

XP64 is not as dependable as XP32. The only reason to run it is for a workstation with over 4 GB of RAM, and for that you'd probably want the 64 bit version of Vista or a linux OS instead.

 

[John]

We really need a FAQ

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=34&threadid=1962371&enterthread=y

 

[TheRyuu]

It'll run fine.

The A64 is basically a 32bit chip with a x86-64 extension like SSE or something like that which is able to execute (in full) 64bit code as fast (or faster) then 32bit.
Actually I have no idea, but thats how I think of it.

 

[Nothinman]

We really need a FAQ

Or people need to learn how to read the forums before posting questions that get asked 3-4 times a week.

 

[CVSiN]

wait for Vista 64 bit.. all the performance and compatibilty are almost worked out compared to xp 64.. and there is a performance difference.

 

[Schadenfroh]

Originally posted by: Nothinman

We really need a FAQ

Or people need to learn how to read the forums before posting questions that get asked 3-4 times a week.

Stickies and FAQs do not help

Just look at all the spyware/antivirus threads that get spawned, as well as what is the best defrag program, etc.