AMD Athlon 64 FX vs. Intel P4

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Between AMD Athlon 64 FX and Intel P4 which would you prefer? I also have the following questions about the AMD Athlon 64 FX.

Can the AMD Athlon 64 FX cpu run 32-bit programs?

Can you upgrade to a AMD Athlon 64 FX cpu from an AMD Athlon XP 2800+?
 
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Carey Frisch [MVP]

Unless you install 64-bit applications designed to utilize a 64-bit
processor, there is no advantage. Microsoft has not yet released a
64-bit version of Windows XP that supports the AMD 64-bit CPU.
The Intel P4 CPU makes much better sense for desktop users.

List of Limitations in 64-Bit Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;282423&Product=winxp

Cannot Install Some Programs on Windows XP for 64-bit Platforms
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298218&Product=winxp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| Between AMD Athlon 64 FX and Intel P4 which would you prefer? I also have the following questions about the
AMD Athlon 64 FX.
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| Can the AMD Athlon 64 FX cpu run 32-bit programs?
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| Can you upgrade to a AMD Athlon 64 FX cpu from an AMD Athlon XP 2800+?
 
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Between AMD Athlon 64 FX and Intel P4 which would you prefer? I also have the following questions about the AMD Athlon 64 FX.

Can the AMD Athlon 64 FX cpu run 32-bit programs?

Can you upgrade to a AMD Athlon 64 FX cpu from an AMD Athlon XP 2800+?

The AMD Athlon 64 FX CPU is backward compatible and will run both 32
and 64 bit programs. Upgrading from an Athlon XP 2800+ to the new
AMD Athlon 64 FX cpu will require a new motherboard.
 
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Never anonymous Bud

While still snuggled in a 'spider hole', jacob8492
Can the AMD Athlon 64 FX cpu run 32-bit programs?
Yes.

Can you upgrade to a AMD Athlon 64 FX cpu from an AMD Athlon XP 2800+?

No




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-----Original Message-----
Between AMD Athlon 64 FX and Intel P4 which would you
prefer? I also have the following questions about the AMD
Athlon 64 FX.
 

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