Yes, I understand about 32 bit stepback compatibility.

THOUGH, what is the purpose of using a 64 bit system when the

only app available in 64bit is the OS, XP PRO.

I suppose the extensive bus speed & BW advantage would offer a

competitive difference, even when using only HALF the available

resouces.

BTW: I can't figure out the difference between the 754 older

processors and the series of socket 938 & FX 55.

Let's say I choose an AMD 3200+ 64 bit 939; then what would be

a comparable P-4 , (though NOT a 64bit P-4??)

I DO care about speed, as I'm about to replace my AMD XP

1800+. It won't run PS-CS even with 1 GIG of 3200 DDR Ram.

I do also care about COMPATIBILITY with existing appz.
The AMD XP 1900+ seems to hang, as if waiting for a bottleneck

to open up.

ALSO, being in the IT business it seems that Pple WILL defend &

promote whatever they purchased. It is rare for any Geek to admit

any mistake.

Anyways what processor should I engage, marry, & screw with

for the next two years of 24/7 utilizations.

It just seems that P-4's aare more app friendly and the AMD 64 bit

specs are far superior. More bang-ups for my bucks.

OPINIONS Pleaze as my urge to purchase is now overwhelming. Also considering that the Nvidia 4 chipset requires a new

Graphics PCI-Express card as well.

What to due?? The decision was far easier when P-4's were twice

the price of the AMD XP 1900+

IS Cyrix still in business? OR a MAC?? ( and then meltdown $$$$

of PC appz)

Hot2Trot

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