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Old 06-04-2006, 01:38 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Default How is XP Pro 64 bit?

Well I have a 64-bit processor, and I was wondering if it was worth it yet to upgrade to Windows XP Pro 64 bit. Or is it too much trouble to get all the 64 bit drivers. And is it that much better than the regular 32 bit? And my setup will be/is in my signature. just so you know what it is and if it will even work with my system.

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XP 64bit edition runs 32bit games slower than standard XP, so no it is not worth it. Save your money and upgrade when Vista is out, or spend this money on more RAM etc.
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you usualy need no find all the correct drivers and such which can be a pain and some you may never find
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Ok thanks guys, because all that I am really doing is playing games on this computer, and of couse I do not want them to run slower.
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64 bit is supposed to run 32bit faster since it takes 1 pass at the program intead of two but if you have all the drivers, go ahead and see how u like it.
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