Re: Is there an advantage in having an AMD 64 processor with xp pr

Thanks for the response; however, most of my interest here is whether or not
there is any significant performance increase by using AMD 64 bit in
conjunction with standard Windows XP Pro (not 64 bit). The throttling is
definitely something I have considered. Prescotts run terribly hot and the
fans that come with them are about as quite as a 747 during takeoff thereby
making it necessary to purchase more expensive cooling alternatives in order
to maintain a quite system. I currently run Thermallink heat pipes with
SilentX fans on all my prescotts. Great combo!
--
2dogs in Oregon USA


"R. McCarty" wrote:

> Windows XP 64 Bit uses a software "Emulation" sub-system called
> WoW64 (Windows on Windows). This allows the 64-Bit system to
> execute the 32-bit application.
>
> AMD Athlons are comparable to Intel. The AMD's now employ a
> "Cool & Quiet" driver and self-throttle itself based on system loading.
> But heat wise, both recent AMD/Intel CPU's will run around 90-100
> degrees Fahrenheit.
>
> Windows XP 64 will run "most" all 32-bit applications, with no major
> difference in performance. (or perceptible performance).
>
> 64-Bit applications cannot run on a 32-Bit Operating System (XP Pro
> and Home)
>
> As to your other questions, I can't really respond. Eventually, All CPUs
> will be 64-Bit, Dual-Core - but applications that can utilize them aren't
> really available, but will be as the industry converts to those platforms.
>
> "2dogs" <2dogs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:00338A66-7441-4C24-99E8-EF44F88C24D4@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > I'm really confused about the whole 32/64 bit issue. I use Gibbs CAM at
> > work
> > and need to get a new desktop system built for it. When I call Gibbs they
> > recommend building the new system based on the AMD Athlon 64 3200+
> > processor
> > and running the Windows XP Professional OS. They maintain this
> > configuration
> > really works great and operates better than an Intel 32 bit system. They
> > said
> > ABSOLUTELY DO NOT USE THE WINDOWS XP PRO 64 BIT VERSION as it does not run
> > well and I will have compatibility issues with Gibbs and possibly other
> > software even if I am operating in legacy mode. Gibbs, by the way, does
> > not
> > support 64 bit.
> >
> > So, I guess my main questions are:
> >
> > What advantage is there to running a 32 bit program (Gibbs) on a system
> > built around a 64 bit processor (AMD Athlon 64 3200+) using a 32 bit
> > operating system?
> >
> > Can 64 bit applications run on standard XP Pro?
> >
> > Is the larger RISC instruction set on the AMD 64 utilized by standard XP
> > Pro?
> >
> > Are 64 bit extensions used with standard XP Pro?
> >
> > Do the extra registers, etc. on the AMD 64 come into play even when
> > running
> > standard XP Pro?
> >
> > Does a 2Ghz AMD 64 have a potential of running this cad/cam program better
> > than, say, a 2.4Ghz Intel Prescott as Gibbs maintains?
> >
> > Help and links would be appreciated.
> >
> > --
> > 2dogs in Oregon USA
>
>
>
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