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Re: Xp64
I'm actually building a machine in the coming weeks and debated over whether to use x64 or just 32 bit pro [with linux on a partition ofc]. I did some research and most major PC component makers support some of their hardware. Most importantly, ATi and Nvidia have drivers aplenty for your GPU. The real problem is when you get down to your periperahls- my nokia 6260, my mp3- NOT SUPPORTED. So hence I shan't be using it. If you look at the benchmarking comparisons, there is little/no performance gain- all todays software isn't designed to take advantage of an OS/CPU with 64 bit architecture. In fact xp pro x64 uses WoW64 to run 32-bit applications. This is "windows on windows x64"- pretty much windows x63 emulating normal windows. So hence there is a drop in performance. Now, no doubt somebody will mention Far Cary. THG tested it [64bit]- conclusions, more periperhal detail [fish.bushes etc.] and a lower, yes lower, FPS.
Until our sofware is designed to take advantage of it, there will be no performance gain. Just like dual-cores, though this will come around a lot faster, 2x cores really stole 64 bit's thunder. why? MS! taking so bloddy long to get an 64 bit OS out!
PS-it looks/feels the same as xp pro
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