Windows XP 64-bit edition + AMD Sempron 64. Any problems with games?

Well, I'm wonderin if there are any issues with any of today's latest games on the 64-bit edition? I'm just wondering, because the best graphics cards can only run in the 64-bit edition due the PCI-Express being on 98-100% (probably 100%) of "AMD 64-bit CPU Only" motherboards. It would be a bit of a pain in the ass if the best graphics cards couldn't even play all the games and such.

What about applications. I know 64-bit windows xp supports 32-bit apps as well, but there's got to be some issues.

Drivers for one thing, I have some hardware that will probably fail to run due to the lack of a 64-bit driver...but I'll just run em on the ol althon 'ere.

Microsoft made a list here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/282423 ,but I bet theres more.
No 16-bit apps will work...no problem,
64-bit producing 32-bit MDACs...not sure
64-bit Microsoft Internet Explorer cannot load 32-bit ActiveX controls... Heh, that'll prevent all the ol spyware from installin, but the old pages wont work. Eh, good ones will always update their ActiveX controls, such as Flash and such.
32-bit installer programs cannot load and register 64-bit DLLs...and why would they?

32 bit Windows XP runs fine on that CPU also.

I recommend you stick with that for now. The 64 bit hasn't worked out enough of the compatibility issues imo.

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Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234

32 bit Windows XP runs fine on that CPU also.

I recommend you stick with that for now. The 64 bit hasn't worked out enough of the compatibility issues imo.

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Do you notice any difference in speed using the 64bit version vs. 32 bit version?

Wew, that's good to hear. I really wanted to get the benifits of a new GeForce 7800GT I'm gettin for a christmas present. The only present I know about, so I'm pretty excited.

I had to buy a new mobo and 64-bit cpu with my own money to support the darn thing tho...fortunately all my other parts are in good shape. 1gb of DDR ram, 580W PS, 250GB HD+300GB, and some other stuff.

I'll probabaly have to do a "quick reinstall" of the windows drivers to get the motherboard and cpu working...am I correct? That way, I can keep all my software I have installed.

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32 bit Windows XP runs fine on that CPU also.

I recommend you stick with that for now. The 64 bit hasn't worked out enough of the compatibility issues imo.

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Do you notice any difference in speed using the 64bit version vs. 32 bit version?

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I'm betting that only the "64 bit" applications actually show a significant increase in speed, but they are very limited. I'm lookin to use it when the 64-bit software is taking up atleast 50% of the market.

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I'll probabaly have to do a "quick reinstall" of the windows drivers to get the motherboard and cpu working...am I correct? That way, I can keep all my software I have installed.

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Repair install.

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Do you notice any difference in speed using the 64bit version vs. 32 bit version?

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I'm betting that only the "64 bit" applications actually show a significant increase in speed, but they are very limited. I'm lookin to use it when the 64-bit software is taking up atleast 50% of the market.

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WIndows XP 64bit IS the 64bit software.:blink:

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I'm betting that only the "64 bit" applications actually show a significant increase in speed, but they are very limited. I'm lookin to use it when the 64-bit software is taking up atleast 50% of the market.

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WIndows XP 64bit IS the 64bit software.:blink:

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Yes, but I'm speaking of 64-bit applications. I know xp is 64-bit, but I doubt that would increase the 32-bit application speeds that much, if any.

I haven't noticed any speed improvement with x64 over the 32 bit XP. Didn't do any benchmark tests.

Well, I like my speed improvements to be obvious to the eye, rather than just slightly faster in bechmarks. I think I'll stick the the 32-bit addition for now. Thanks for letting me know.

my friend has a 6800 OC card and 1 gb ram,amd 64 2800+.the games run smoothly on xp 64 bit.there is definitely a performance improve over 32 bit xp.
games like black and white 2,battlefield 2and quake 4 gave gud frame rates on xp 64 bit.:)

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my friend has a 6800 OC card and 1 gb ram,amd 64 2800+.the games run smoothly on xp 64 bit.there is definitely a performance improve over 32 bit xp.
games like black and white 2,battlefield 2and quake 4 gave gud frame rates on xp 64 bit.:)

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Quantified how?

What is the sempron for? I always thought it was a 32 bit cpu that fits in a 64bit mobo, and allows for a 64 bit upgrade just without the cpu. But I see it in 32 bit boards too...whats up?

Socket A is end-of-line, I don't think they are even being produced any more. My supplier has certainly stopped stocking them.

Lower end Semprons for Socket 754 will go eol any time now even though they were only launched at the beginning of this year. I think they are the 32-bit versions in 64-bit socket.

I always thought they were 32 bit versions in 64 bit sockets too, but I just put a sempron in an Abit NF7-S Socket A board in my comp class...

newegg says their 64-bit.
I read that their price-friendly 64-bit.