Can I Use Windows XP Professional x64 With..

[Verocity]

I am running XP Pro right now and was wondering if my processor would run xp pro x64.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...5058&CatId=1971

That is my processor, it says it has Intel EM64T, which supports 64 bit computing. So can I use x64 pro, Is anyone using something similar?

Also, would this really result in change in speed?

Thanks.

 

[fischju_original]

Yes, but x64 doesnt improve speeds much, it is more of a hassle than what it is worth

 

[Verocity]

Ok, thanks, anyone else have knowledge about it?

 

[zone97]

Yes you will find some 32 bit apps that will not work on it.

I have an AMD 64 and I didnt upgrade for that reason.

 

[fischju_original]

If you have the HDD space, install both, and see for yourself

 

[corbs132]

yup, i know it sucks. stick with 32 bit, or better yet, go to linux.

(or if you have some more $, do what I did and go for a mac!)

 

[fischju_original]

A....mac....I think this guy wants performance, not to be a self righteous asshole....

 

[Verocity]

lol ok thanks guys, I may (in the furture) just install x64 and see how it performs.

 

[fischju_original]

I would suggest making 2 partitions, one with x86, one with x64. The x64 just for games, and the other for general computing

 

[111111111]

A....mac....I think this guy wants performance, not to be a self righteous asshole....

And the irony is, the only self-righteous person on this thread is you.


But I wouldn't buy a mac - I'd build a pc that can run mac os. best of both worlds.

 

[fischju_original]

To quote Maddox "What is it about Apple that makes its users unable to shut their mouths? Everywhere I go, there's another asshole with a Mac preaching about how much better Macs are than PCs."

It's an overpriced computer, not a social movement

 

[science]

Please stay tuned for flame war

 

[Azimuth]

To quote Maddox "What is it about Apple that makes its users unable to shut their mouths? Everywhere I go, there's another asshole with a Mac preaching about how much better Macs are than PCs."

It's an overpriced computer, not a social movement

watch out or this could snowball into another OS war, Mac fanboys love arguing

@111111111

http://wiki.osx86project.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

 

[fischju_original]

Did you know that a much higher percentage of mac owners are above 55, as compared to pc owners? So much for the "young and hip" look

 

[Verocity]

Ha, now that I think about it the people that do have macs are above 55.

ha.

 

[tyasawa]

:/ but macs are not expensive anymore... i can get student discount too.. 200 au bucks cut...

 

[111111111]

To quote Maddox "What is it about Apple that makes its users unable to shut their mouths? Everywhere I go, there's another asshole with a Mac preaching about how much better Macs are than PCs."

It's an overpriced computer, not a social movement

There you go, proving my point.


Azimuth : yeah, when I get some time I'm going to try out installing macos on my pc (all my components are compatible and I have the osx iso). For now I'll carry on using my wintel pc (which somehow makes me a mac fanboy - hohoho).

 

[Xeijin]

A....mac....I think this guy wants performance, not to be a self righteous asshole....

But I wouldn't buy a mac - I'd build a pc that can run mac os. best of both worlds.

Hear Hear!

Been running it for a year now, absolutely wonderful

 

[blackjack]

fischju want some cheese with your whine?

Edit

A....mac....I think this guy wants performance, not to be a self righteous asshole....

Wow what a brilliant, intellectual reply!

 

[mthrnite]

I have a mac...
..and I'm not an

..at least, I don't think I'm an

Do you think I'm an

If you do, then obviously you're an

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