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| 773365 | 2009-05-12 10:12:00 | (Quote from another thread) It was the only way I could test this XP Pro x64 CD ISO I was slipstreaming. Which is all done. I'm using it now(Quote) I'm tossing up with the idea of upgrading my old P4 with a new PS, GPU AMD x64 Mobo,CPU 3Ghz and 4GB RAM kit and installing XP Pro x64 on it. As you have just started using 64bit, how are you finding it compared to 32bit and have you run into driver or program compatibility problems at all? Do you believe it is a worthwhile choice? |
minster (9180) | ||
| 773366 | 2009-05-12 10:29:00 | XP Pro x64 IS pretty old, (you may not be able to buy it), and there's not a lot of drivers for it. Unless other places have made their own The only thing at the mo (that doesnt work properly) is the bluetooth adapter I brought (I tested this, this arvo). The drivers are fine (the adapter works). BUT, the program that came with the adapter (CAmagic Mobile) doesnt work (it installs, but thats it). It cant / wont detect the adapter after. So, I installed the adapter on the other PC here (which is still 32 bit). There's not a lot on this system at the mo. The drivers for the LAN, chipset drivers, audio, videocard, monitor are all 64 bit, and work no prob at all. The freeview tuner I brought also works good in 64 bit. I've got this going and have had it running no probs at all. I'm pretty sure thats why videostudio kept closing (after recording with this tuner, I tried to edit a mpeg file. nearly 4 GB in size). It's a 32 bit limit. I may need a 64 bit program, so I can edit this mpeg And I may get more ram (maybe 4 more GB). Since this system supports up to 16 GB. I would get 16 GB if I could afford it. Make sure your P4 supports 64 bit (I take it it'll be either 775 or 1366)? Since 478 pin (the older P4's arent 64 bit). Well, I dont think theyre 64 bit Other programs have been fine so far (besides the above - CAMagic), not detecting the adapter. Programs (well most) shouldnt be a prob. Its the drivers that wont work in 64 bit (if theyre 32 bit) |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 773367 | 2009-05-12 10:39:00 | Thank's Speedy:) The only part that will be left from the old P4 is the case:) I will replace everything with new hardware as in original question. Just would be nice to use the full 4GB Ram now and have an option of adding more later once Windows 7 is all up and running as a final OS. |
minster (9180) | ||
| 773368 | 2009-05-12 10:56:00 | No probs :) So far, I'm happy with it (everything works, and it hasnt crashed). Umm, before you decide to change to 64 bit, I would 1. Make sure there are XP Pro x64 bit drivers for the mobo (I'm not too sure if Vista 64 bit drivers will work with XP x64). For the LAN/Audio,chipset etc). Or else NOTHING will work 2. Your CPU MUST support 32/64 bit. If its only 32 bit, 64 bit windows WON'T install on it. I know Malwarebytes and trojan remover dont work in 64 bit. So, dont try and install either of these in 64 bit windows |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 773369 | 2009-05-12 11:06:00 | ASUS M3N78 PRO Socket AM2+/ GeForce 8300, CPU(4090) AMD Athlon64 X2 6000+ 3.0GHz Socket AM2 Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C5 2x2GB DDR2-800 ASUS nVidia Geforce 9500GT 1GB PCI-E CoolerMaster 550W eXtreme Power Plus Silent 12CM Fan *** Thats the combo I'm thinking of from C, Lounge I will need to find out from somewhere about the drivers though. Thanks for your help Speedy:) |
minster (9180) | ||
| 773370 | 2009-05-12 11:14:00 | Youre good to go with that mobo. The drivers for XP Pro x64 are here (support.asus.com). Type in M3N78 PRO (top left), select the mobo then XP x64 Theyre probably on the mobo cd (they may or may not be up to date tho) |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 773371 | 2009-05-12 11:24:00 | All info saved! Thank's again:) |
minster (9180) | ||
| 773372 | 2009-05-12 11:28:00 | No worries :) | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
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