64 bit processing

refraction · Apr 12, 2005, 08:01 AM

went 64bit just after the processors came out, altho stays on xp32, for some reason ive had no luck installing XP-64, gonna have to have a play with it.

RIV@NVX · Apr 12, 2005, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sun_walka

There's an AMD64 version out of Ubuntu?

Sure, there is

On one of mirrors, look for:
ubuntu-5.04-install-amd64.iso
ubuntu-5.04-live-amd64.iso
Kubuntu has 64-bit version as well, named in similar fashion.

I think that the problem is that if you want to use aditional apps you will need 64-bit versions of most of them. Yet, I'm not sure what are the gains of using 64-bit OS.

Chaosophy · Apr 12, 2005, 12:11 PM

i've had my AMD64 3000 since last march and will probably pick up XP64-bit a month or two after launch once people with more time on their hands than me have had chance to see what it's like.

Tried a version of it last year (RC1 i think) but had a few problems and no time to really play about with it.

And then maybe i FINALY get to see the 64-bit version of FarCry!

FC was the game i got last match to show of my new rig and the fact that i knew a 64bit version was coming was great news, a year later not so. :-(

and if I ever get around to installing the spare hd that's been sat there for 4 months i might try a 64bit linux install, just for giggles. (but again lack of time)

sandvic · Apr 13, 2005, 02:12 AM

I'm happy with my AMD but I'll move to XP64 when there is actual support for it, 1/3 of the software I use and many games are incompatible so...

interspaced · Apr 13, 2005, 04:49 AM

I'll probably wait for the next gen cards to come out and the AMD fx-57 and see what that's like. I'm hoping by the end of the summer i will have upgraded.

kelticknight · Apr 13, 2005, 06:10 AM

have amd 64fx 4000+ last year,waiting for 64 bit os to be released and surport for it

StuBee · Apr 13, 2005, 06:13 AM

FX53 for me

The_Neon_Cowboy · Apr 13, 2005, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandvic

I'm happy with my AMD but I'll move to XP64 when there is actual support for it, 1/3 of the software I use and many games are incompatible so...

most 32bit stuff should work just fine

Duranix · Apr 13, 2005, 07:14 AM

i wanna get a 64 3500+. i can get them for $300 aus.

crapman777 · Apr 13, 2005, 08:55 AM

i have a amd64 3000, not overly impressed and a p4 equivalent can perform about as fast, however with the extended instructions these processors have some sort of "future proofing" As for programs being incompatible. Well 64 bit processors can still handle 32 bit instructions (i think intel's original itanium was purely 64 bit). The newer 64 bit versions from amd should be interesting.

I am not dissapointed, but man would i love an athlon fx

***temeteus82*** · Apr 13, 2005, 10:00 AM

Waiting when more app's uses 64-bit features...
The games what I play rusn nice on my current PC :P

sc3000 · Apr 14, 2005, 05:59 PM

Im getting a AMD 3800 this summer
It should go along with the Abit Fatality AN8 ill get too.

technonerd · Apr 14, 2005, 06:20 PM

I heard about new Intel Pentium EE 840 (Dual Core

), mmmm....interesting.

We'll see what AMD next move

Mad-Man · Apr 16, 2005, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sargentwhitey

Have had a 64bit processor for over a year now. Just waiting to upgrade to that 64bit OS

what he said

Sargentwhitey · Apr 16, 2005, 10:02 PM

Except I need 64bit drivers for my M-Audio Revolution 7.1

Shadow Lady · Apr 19, 2005, 03:11 PM

yes, i tried last week installing XP64 on one of the PCs on the store, and the stupid OS didnt even letme install my favorite gamepad, and i doubt they will do any drivers for just XP64...