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Al Dykes wrote:
> In article <4106BDCA.D60021A5@netscape.net>, JK <JK9821@netscape.net> wrote:
> >
> >
> >Damo784 wrote:
> >
> >> Well 64 bit is out of the question.
> >
> >Why is a 64 bit system out of the question? An Athlon 64 system
> >might be cheaper than a high end P4 system.
> >
> >>
> >> Dell are the cheapest for what i want by a long shot and they only do
> >> intel.
> >
> >Are they? What would the system you propose cost? Imo I could
> >probably show you a few better alternatives for the price.
> >
> >>
> >> Also i agree with the fact that there is no 64 bit software out
> >
> >One doesn't need 64 bit software to benefit from the Athlon 64. First
> >of all, the Athlon 64 has an on chip memory controller, which is a great
> >benefit and increases performance greatly in some instances. Using
> >a 64 bit OS even when the applications are 32 bit provides great
> >benefits. It can allow up to 4 gig of memory space for the application
> >itself. A 64 bit OS will also probably be much more efficient than a 32
> >bit one.
> >
> >>
> >> yet.however it should be mainstream in 3 years time
> >
> > It is mainstream now, and will be even more so before the end
> >of '04. 64 bit Windows XP for the Athlon 64 will probably be released
> >before the end of '04.
> >
> >> when im upgrading
> >> again so i can go for a 64 bit processor then......
> >>
> >> So back to my original question more ram or more cpu power?
> >
> >The best way to handle ram is to buy a standard amount, then add
> >if you need more. For a lower end system, 512 meg is a good start,
> >while for a higher end system, a gig is a good start.
> >
> >
>
> I agreed with buying memory as you've proven you need it,
> but the first chip you buy should be large enough that
> you won't have to discard it later to make room
> for a larger simm if you need to max-out the memory.
Obviously. That is why I recommend starting with one 512 meg stick,
or perhaps one 1 gig stick.
>
>
> Buy a name brand memory module and write down the
> model number, so if you want order another module
> you don't have to guess to match the chip.
> memory chips should match.
>
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> Al Dykes
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