I just picked up a new AMD 64 Athlon X2 3800+. I know it handles the 64 bit architecture but I'm confused about it. FYI I'm installing it on my new ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe board this weekend.
Now do I HAVE to install XP Pro 64 bit? And if I do, does all my software have to be 64 bit (games, apps, etc...)? Or can I do the 32 bit version of XP? Is there a performance difference? Which would you guys recommend?
Sorry for the noobish questions, this is just my first dive into the 64 bit world :lol:
Thanks!!
Now do I HAVE to install XP Pro 64 bit? And if I do, does all my software have to be 64 bit (games, apps, etc...)? Or can I do the 32 bit version of XP? Is there a performance difference? Which would you guys recommend?
Sorry for the noobish questions, this is just my first dive into the 64 bit world :lol:
Thanks!!