Insane system requirements

[aardvark]

Thanks BigBasicQ . I could probably do a bit more with my computers if I got more RAM, but it's probably not worth upgrading them. Time to say hello to a new system, I guess, one that will last a while... though I don't know if that's possible!

[TheBigBasicQ]

You could wait a bit longer and get a 64bit processor. But IMO its just a hype because a 64bit is usefull only to those high end 1337 tweak junkies.

But when the 64-bit chip wars begin the 32-bit chips will cost very little =). So you might land a very good deal =P.

A 64-bit chip like the Athlon 64 can directly address up to 18 million terabytes (one terabyte = one thousand gigabytes) of RAM, compared to the 4Gb limit of 32-bit computing :wink:

Meh, but i have only 256MB RAM right now =P. I dont have money buy another 256MB stick. Where will I get money to buy GBs of memory :rotfl:

[aardvark]

You could wait a bit longer and get a 64bit processor. But IMO its just a hype because a 64bit is usefull only to those high end 1337 tweak junkies.

You never know... 32-bit could become the 286 of the future . But even if it is just hype, if enough people buy the hype, all of use who stick with 32-bit are screwed.

But I will wait a while and see if it's worth it.

[KiZ]

You never know... 32-bit could become the 286 of the future

So what would that then make the 286? A stone tablet? :rotfl:

[aardvark]

So what would that then make the 286? A stone tablet?

Sure . Just like 8-bit now...

[TheBigBasicQ]

The 64bit is just a hype and if they really want to make 32bit computing the 286 of the future then they will have to wait atleast 5 years. Because thats the least time that I expect it will take them to port all 32bit applications to take full advantage of the 64bit architecture and that doesnt mean just recompiling for 64bit

[Hard Rock]

The 64bit is just a hype and if they really want to make 32bit computing the 286 of the future then they will have to wait atleast 5 years. Because thats the least time that I expect it will take them to port all 32bit applications to take full advantage of the 64bit architecture and that doesnt mean just recompiling for 64bit

Of course, this amd hyped 64 bit chip just happens to run 32 bit apps faster then any intel p4 chips

The amd 64 is closer to a high end 32 bit chip then a REAL 64 bit chip anyway. (it can only use 48 bit memory access).

I wouldnt buy any of the current 64 bit chips for 64 bit computing, but i would buy them for high end super fast 32 bit processors

[TheBigBasicQ]

Hmm...you didnt get my point. 64Bit chips have a much better potential. But that potential is possible only if the applications exploit it to the fullest. So even though they can run 32bit apps really fast, that isnt their full potential. Beside the current 64Bit chips are as costly as the top-of-the-line intel processors which just happen to beat AMD64 in many other areas.

And dont look at the AMD site for benchmarks. Always see 3rd party benchmarks.

[Hard Rock]

Hmm...you didnt get my point. 64Bit chips have a much better potential. But that potential is possible only if the applications exploit it to the fullest. So even though they can run 32bit apps really fast, that isnt their full potential. Beside the current 64Bit chips are as costly as the top-of-the-line intel processors which just happen to beat AMD64 in many other areas.

I got your point. Thats the reason i wrote:

I wouldnt buy any of the current 64 bit chips for 64 bit computing, but i would buy them for high end super fast 32 bit processors

Becuase by the time 64 bit computing hits it on, the chips will be low end.

And dont look at the AMD site for benchmarks. Always see 3rd party benchmarks.

Ive never been to the AMD site, so i wouldnt know what they put there.

Unless all those hardware review sites have been bought out by amd.... But then even magaizes agree that the amd 64 bit chips are much faster at 32 bit apps then the latest p4's (the P4EE comes close, but uh, its still a little slower depending on what your doing and nearly twice the price of the AMD FX-53)

Beside the current 64Bit chips are as costly as the top-of-the-line intel processors which just happen to beat AMD64 in many other areas.

The onyl time if seen this is when the apps are specifically designed for P4 use, meaning stuff like Windows Media player okay im kidding, it includes stuff like video edditing, but for gaming and raw cpu power, the 64 amds are superior.

[na_th_an]

1. AMD is better.
2. Comparisons in AMD site have been done by third parties.
3. Buying a 64 bits processor is a good idea, they perform great in 32 bits mode, even they support 16 bits mode (AMD = legacy).
4. This is a golden rule: as long as you have the money, buy the best you can afford. Buy the latest. I still regret when I bought my 233MMX when PIIs came to light 'cause it was way cheaper.