taking advantage of amd 64

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XxCrashxX

Discussion Starter · Jul 9, 2005

Hey all
I just got a new laptop with an amd 64 3200 and an ati 200m gfx
I was wondering as far as gaming goes is there anything I can to to take full advantage of the 64 bit aspect, like special drivers or special versions of software like fraps etc.

and when exactly is it using 64 or is it always and Im just unaware

thx

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Viper_Viper

· #2 · Jul 9, 2005

XxCrashxX said:
Hey all
I just got a new laptop with an amd 64 3200 and an ati 200m gfx
I was wondering as far as gaming goes is there anything I can to to take full advantage of the 64 bit aspect, like special drivers or special versions of software like fraps etc.

and when exactly is it using 64 or is it always and Im just unaware

thx

I belieave you have to get a copy of Win XP Pro 64bit Edition to take advantage of the 64 processor.

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VDDZ

· #3 · Jul 9, 2005

wait, I just got a Athlon 64 3000+, but Im just running XP Pro, does this mean I would have got the same preformance from a normal athlon?

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Aided Onslaught

· #4 · Jul 9, 2005

No, the athlon 64 has a lot better memory handling and such than the older cpus. Also, you have a 64bit computer that you can upgrade your OS later. I don't believe you waisted money if that is what you are worried about. And doesn't it have better battery life.

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