Thanks to you, Mark, Sean, and anybody else who submits info on this subject. You have cleared up the
issue completely!
I first read about the FX-60 dual-core processor on PC GAMER magazine a few days ago. A Google search
led to some questionable offers of sale for around $1250. It is supposed to be announced on January
tenth, so that is probably why Newegg does not have it yet. Maybe the preferred partners will get it
first. Also, the 57 is going to come down in price.
As a side note, a 150 Gig Raptor is coming out that is supposed to offer improved performance over the
70, which was noticeably better than the 36. There is a rebate on the 70 - WD is probably trying to
lower their inventory.
I am retired, no kids or grandchildren, neither poor nor rich, so if I want to spend my money on a $1200
processor, then that is my priviledge, eh?!
Dean Kukral
----- Original Message -----
From: James Maki
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 12:45 AM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] 64 Bit Computing
The AMD64 CPUs do not REQUIRE the 64 bit edition of Windows XP. Most windows
programs are still 32 bit and run just fine with 32-bit WinXP on the AMD
processor. In addition to lack of 64 bit software is the potential that your
older hardware will not have the necessary drivers available (printers,
scanners and the like). As you have discovered, some "essential" software
does not yet come in a 64 bit version. 64 bit computing is not quite ready
for primetime. Under 32 bit WinXP Pro, I have not had any problems with any
software running on an AMD64. I have a copy of the 64 bit version of
Windows, but am hesitant to install it on my main system, which is the only
one with an AMD64 processor.
On a side note, you plan on dropping over a $1000 just for the CPU? Seems
you might do better with one of the new AMD64 dual core models. But, then
again, its your money.
BTW, I didn't see the FX-60 for sale on the Newegg site. Where did you see
it for sale?
JMO
Jim Maki
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dean Kukral
> I am considering upgrading my system to an AMD FX-57 or FX-60.
>
> These are 64 bit processors that require the 64 bit edition
> of Windows.
>
> I read in a "user review" of the 57 at Newegg that neither
> NAV nor McAffee support this version of
> Windows.
>
> Is this true, and if they do not, are there good 64 bit
> anti-virus programs available that anyone here
> has some experience with?
>
> Also, do most higher level programs run seamlessly on the 64
> bit processors? I assume that the
> anti-virus programs work at a somewhat more basic level than
> most games, for example.
>
> TIA
>
> Dean Kukral
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