J jwmorrice Gentleman by Profession Jun 30, 2003 7,133 2 0 In the laboratory. Feb 6, 2004 #1 I'm considering an athlon 64 for my next pc. However, I'm not really knowledgeable about computers. Any reason not to go with an athlon 64 but to stick with a pentium IV? jwm
I'm considering an athlon 64 for my next pc. However, I'm not really knowledgeable about computers. Any reason not to go with an athlon 64 but to stick with a pentium IV? jwm
D Dong Joe sure, climb on Nov 16, 2003 235 13 18 Kingston Feb 6, 2004 #2 Don't you need a 64 bit operating system to take advantage of it? I'd hold off for a few months, or if you can't wait go with a fast P4. If you have a hard-on for 64 bit, perhaps look at comparing the Athlon 64 with the new 64 bit Prescott from Intel (might not be out yet). It's getting confusing out there, hopefully someone else can contribute to this thread. Good luck.
Don't you need a 64 bit operating system to take advantage of it? I'd hold off for a few months, or if you can't wait go with a fast P4. If you have a hard-on for 64 bit, perhaps look at comparing the Athlon 64 with the new 64 bit Prescott from Intel (might not be out yet). It's getting confusing out there, hopefully someone else can contribute to this thread. Good luck.
J jwmorrice Gentleman by Profession Jun 30, 2003 7,133 2 0 In the laboratory. Feb 6, 2004 #3 Dong Joe said: Don't you need a 64 bit operating system to take advantage of it? Click to expand... It has backward compatibility with current OS's and I understand that MS will be coming out with a 64 bit system. jwm
Dong Joe said: Don't you need a 64 bit operating system to take advantage of it? Click to expand... It has backward compatibility with current OS's and I understand that MS will be coming out with a 64 bit system. jwm
