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So what do you think, should I get an Athlon XP 32 it 3200+ or the rather expensive 64 bit version? How long until 64 bit will actually be used? Whens Longhorn arriving etc etc?
I'm prepared to upgrade to 64 bit in 2-3 years if I get the 32 bit now.
Basically, just tell me what I need to know. etc etc.
So what do you think, should I get an Athlon XP 32 it 3200+ or the rather expensive 64 bit version? How long until 64 bit will actually be used? Whens Longhorn arriving etc etc?
I'm prepared to upgrade to 64 bit in 2-3 years if I get the 32 bit now.
Basically, just tell me what I need to know. etc etc.
No need at the moment to go 64Bit as the applications and OSs arent really available, but the 64Bit CPUs run 32Bit fine so it wouldnt hinder your computer. The thing is what speed you want as the 32Bit Athlon XP doesnt go any further than the XP3200 and if your current CPU is close to this spec you would want to upgrade to an even faster CPU.
> I'm also thinking, that by the time the 64 bit applications are
> released, the processors will be much cheaper and hopefully a fair
> bit faster.
That's exactly what's putting me off. Always the way with top of the line models though, by the time you coul dbe said to /need/ them, they're a damn sight cheaper.
Oh, and I'm skint, that puts me off too.
Anyone care to explain what the 64bit malarky is to me?
And nobody say "Its no use since theres no 64bit programs yet" - Photoshop CS is... but I dont know what the relevance is to 64bit stuff.
Id just like to know what its all about.
Nevermind, useless begger.