Re: AMD 64/PCI-Express and powerful system...

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From: joust in jest (jest_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 09/09/04

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    I say Ford is best, you say Chevy is best -- the "best" processor is like
    the "best" auto manufacturer-- mostly subjective. Except that a car (whether
    Ford or Chevy) will not be obsolete in two or three months as the chip will.

    Having clarified what is "best", keep in mind that Microsoft has yet to
    release a 64-bit Operating System out of Beta testing, 64-bit hardware
    drivers are difficult (or impossible) to find, and I have not heard of any
    applications or games that have been ported to 64-bit.

    For the present, the AMD 64 is rather like a new technology automotive
    engine that will be the fastest engine in the world -- someday, when a
    completely new type of fuel has been developed to take advantage of that new
    technology.

    steve

    "jonnyd" <jonnyd@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
    news:488297CD-311A-4731-A43B-5EF3FFF4D0C6@microsoft.com...
    > I was hoping some of the experts might be able to clarify things for me.
    I
    > am looking to buy a new, powerful system for high-end gaming purposes,
    > watching movies, Photoshop, etc. And hopeing to keep the price under
    $1500.
    > I was told that AMD 64 is the best processor with potential now, and that
    > PCI-Express is the wave of the future for video cards. However, my normal
    > internet shop doesn't carry these together, and I heard that its because
    of a
    > delay in mobo production.
    >
    > Is my info correct? Is this system the best i can do? Is it worth waiting
    > for these to come out together before purchasing a new system (how long?)?
    >
    > Thx so much!

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