XP 64bit

[Seiken]

I haven't been following the software features/support much, but I wanted to know if I would run into any problems running the software with my current hardware configuration (see sig)?

I read somewhere that if you got a post-2005 system, you're good to go.

 

[Codeine]

Your system is just fine. But you will gradually start seeing 64bit applicatons released. In 2006 you will start to see the first 64bit applications released. I would say in 2007 majority of applications will be going striaght 64bit though.

 

[Seiken]

Thanks. If that's the case.. I think I'll just wait until I build my next computer next year. My computer is still under a year old and I see no reason for a major upgrade with little apps fully supporting the 64-bit architecture.

 

[DJ-CHRIS]

Besides the fact it's intel, it's a good PC for another year

Wont be able to play Shader Model 3 based games though

 

[Seiken]

Wont be able to play Shader Model 3 based games though

A video card upgrade should take care of that problem though.

 

[woot7800GT]

But, don't you need a 64 bit CPU to run windows x64?

 

[Codeine]

Im not sure if the new windows can support both 32bit and 64bit. I would say no though, but im not positive.

 

[DJ-CHRIS]

Windows x64 supports both 32 and 64, and yes you need a 64 bit processor to run it

 

[Seiken]

That answers that question. Maybe Dual Core with HT will be available by my next upgrade..

 

[pc_boy]

make sure it's AMD, ... that would be a very big upgrade!!!