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adityaksharma Original post #1
Apr 20, 2005 at 1:06 PM
i plan to upgrade and i wanted to know if amd 64 does run 32 bit apps smoothly and if i upgrade which graphics card should i go with


thx
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Apr 20, 2005 at 2:28 PM
Yes AMD64's will run 32 bit apps as it has native support for 32 bit applications.

Whats ur budget w.r.t the graphics card ?
K
Apr 21, 2005 at 12:05 AM
You won't find any difference at all with 64bit unless you're using 64bit apps on a 64bit OS.

Go for socket 764 as both mobos and cpu's are cheap.
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akshayt #4
Apr 21, 2005 at 3:28 PM
with 939,who said there is much increase in price for cpu,maybe 100-200
also,it is the case of intel 423 and 478 socket,outdated ...
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TheKing #5
Apr 25, 2005 at 3:56 PM
hi,
@icecoolz - there's a 64 bit ver of XP out.

@ akshayt - hi there m8, which 939 mboard would u recomend? Also, could u post their prices?

thx in adv
NJoy!
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Apr 25, 2005 at 5:16 PM
TheKing:

Yes I know that the 64 bit version of XP is out. But that is not his question though is it mate ;) He wants to know if he can run 32 bit apps if he buys a 64 bit processor thats all ;)
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akshayt #7
Apr 25, 2005 at 7:57 PM
with 64bit os and 64bit app you may increase true performacne increase,maybe even 30%!
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Apr 25, 2005 at 8:32 PM
Regarding the orignal Q the ans is Yes a 64 bit system runs 32 bit apps smoothly and without any glitch.
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akshayt #9
Apr 26, 2005 at 7:55 PM
but isn't the 64bit os just release candidate 2 and isn't it beta and i read that it is avaialbe as free download from the site.
confirm this


approc prices,maybe a bit old though how mcuh will they reduce in 2-4weeks a bit more or less time etc
939mobo
asus a8n sli,11800
dlx,12750

msi nforce 4 may come for 9-10k

checper mobos are also available.
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Apr 26, 2005 at 11:25 PM
To work with the true 64 bit OS load any linux distro all have 64 bit varients.
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icecoolz #11
Apr 27, 2005 at 9:56 AM
Windows 64 bit is officially out mate. Check the MS site ;) And if you have genuine copy of windows XP 32 bit you can exchange it for a 64 bit for free as well ;) Wonder if any Linux distros do that...hmmmm ;)
P
Apr 27, 2005 at 1:31 PM
Linux has the 64 bit versions in for the oast year or so they are all stable operating versions no beta or thing. Miles ahead of windows in this one....
K
Apr 27, 2005 at 10:29 PM
icecoolz said:
And if you have genuine copy of windows XP 32 bit you can exchange it for a 64 bit for free as well ;) Wonder if any Linux distros do that...hmmmm ;)

Where? Where? Will they pay for postage too? :D
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icecoolz #14
Apr 27, 2005 at 11:01 PM
pradeep_chauhan said:
Linux has the 64 bit versions in for the oast year or so they are all stable operating versions no beta or thing. Miles ahead of windows in this one....

I still got to pay for it and I dont get it as a free upgrade mate thats all I was tryin to say ;)

Keith:

I don't exactly know where you can get it since I have no intention of getting a 64 bit OS as of now. but more info here:

*news.com.com/Microsoft+nears+release+of+64-bit+Windows/2100-1016_3-5481660.html?tag=nefd.top

and this:

*www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/upgrade/default.mspx
sidewinder
Apr 27, 2005 at 11:03 PM
hey... xp 64 bit supports 32 bit applications but i think its still in its beta stage
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pakkasir #16
Apr 28, 2005 at 7:07 AM
This is out of context, but is the pirated version of Win.XP 64bit commonly available :lol: ??
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icecoolz #17
Apr 28, 2005 at 7:23 AM
now ur askin for trouble. If you wanna discuss this then plz take it offline.
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Apr 28, 2005 at 10:04 AM
The so called pireted version of win xp 64 is the beta version which was a free download.
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akshayt #19
Apr 28, 2005 at 7:30 PM
how can you call that pirated?
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icecoolz #20
Apr 28, 2005 at 8:56 PM
errrr...akshay...thats why he said "the so called pirated" :roll:
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akshayt #21
Apr 29, 2005 at 2:10 PM
if microsoft wants to give something for free on its site,what is wrong?
G
Apr 29, 2005 at 2:33 PM
If that isn’t a virtual minefield I don’t know what is. You risk to go from a perfectly working system running 32-bit Windows XP, to a non working 64-bit Windows XP and lose your 32-bit Windows XP product key in the process without the ability to go back. To further frustrate end users Microsoft makes very clear that the installation of Windows XP 64-bit will void any support with your PC manufacturer. One free support call will be provided by Microsoft for any installation-related issues whereas additional calls to Microsoft support will be available on a pay-per-incident basis. If that doesn’t convince you to steer clear of Windows XP 64-bit for now you must either be really foolhardy or be feeling exceptionally lucky today,
Read more here *www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/article/1795/
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icecoolz #23
Apr 29, 2005 at 3:38 PM
what the ? Geez...thanks for the info gamer..Now MS is being fool hardy....