If you are wondering whether you'll miss any significant performance by
running this processor under a 32-bit operating system, like Windows XP
Home, instead of running it under a 64-bit operating system, I'd say that
the practical answer is no, not really.  This processor was designed to run
both 32 and 64 bit software, and it is very competent at both tasks.  For
most of us, the more practical operating system is a 32-bit one; so, your
choice to use Windows XP Home sounds like a good one to me.

If you wanted to run a server or some sort of high end workstation that
would be using software that could take advantage of  a 64-bit environment,
you might have a reason for using a different operating system, but there
simply isn't enough 64-bit capable software, or even advantages to be
derived from it, to make using a 64-bit operating system practical for the
average user at this time.

John Sproule

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tucker" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 7:33 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Windows XP 64bit Edition


>I am building a pc using an AMD Anthlon 64 3000 and i am wanting to know if
>i can use Windows Xp (home) and still use this processor to its full
>potential. Thanks

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