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Bad time to buy newer computer?
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JSRife
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3. July 2004 @ 07:54 |
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I been talking about getting a newer faster Computer for a few months now to a friend of mine. He tells me to hold off on buying a new computer because soon everything out now will be obsolete. What is he talking about? is it the AMD64 Processor? is he talking 64bit technology in general? He just says everything is going to be bumped to the next level really soon and the next level will be around for the next 5-10 years prolly. Have no clue to what he meant when he said that, is he talking about the 64 bit applications? or what?
Jason Rife
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Praetor
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3. July 2004 @ 08:22 |
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What is he talking about?
Uh.... ask him!
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the next 5-10 years
The general rule is "if it's outside of 18 months -- cant really talk about it because anything could happen"
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soon everything out now will be obsolete
And waiting until the new wave of chips isnt gonna make this obsolescence process stop
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3. July 2004 @ 08:27 |
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I presume he is talking about the jump to 64 bit. I'm personally waiting for a 64 bit OS, just because it will mean more 64 bit CPUs sold, and I expect a big price drop on them shortly afterwards. It really depends on what you use your computer for, how important it will be to run 64 bit programs, and how long you plan to wait to upgrade again. Of course you can buy a 64 bit system now so if you need to upgrade you can do it sooner and still have a 64 bit system.
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Praetor
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3. July 2004 @ 08:33 |
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I'm personally waiting for a 64 bit OS
There are 64bit versions of Windows as well as Linux.
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just because it will mean more 64 bit CPUs sold, and I expect a big price drop on them shortly afterwards.
Good call -- i forgot about that aspect :P
64bit processing isnt for "Jo(e) Guy" get because (s)he has very little use for its added features (hell Jo(e) Guy barely uses 32bit procs to their limit. For the people that do use 64bit stuff then hell ya, upgrade away (I'm waiting for money :P)
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3. July 2004 @ 08:49 |
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Yes there is, but I don't count the 64 bit version of Windows because it's a 64 bit version of a 32 bit OS. That may not make sense to most people (and maybe it's complete BS), but based on Micro$haft's prior record, IMO they won't have a "real" 64 bit version of Windows until they release one that started life in 64 bit. Probably cynical of me, but I'd stand by it. You're right though, it's not accurate to say they don't have a 64 bit OS. I wasn't including Linux simply because most people don't use it. Personally I prefer FreeBSD to Linux, but that's another thread ;)
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Praetor
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3. July 2004 @ 09:44 |
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Without drawing too offtopic, dont forget about the NOS people are running on them fancy Itanium2 servers... they be 64bit too
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JSRife
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4. July 2004 @ 05:58 |
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Praetor....I am going to ask him next time I talk to him. He lives 300 miles from me and he gets on the Computer once in a great awhile.
Jason Rife
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Praetor
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4. July 2004 @ 06:53 |
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Kewl ... I would imagine he's talking about the DDR2/PCIX/64bit wave coming towards us -- it's your money, your time etc -- whether you buy now or you buy later, there's always gonna be something better right around the corner
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matty8887
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6. July 2004 @ 03:38 |
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What realy are the differences of 64bit over 32bit. There arnt even many programs that will use 64bit for a while anyway.
-Xbox v1.0, X-ecuter2 lite, EVO-X DASHBOARD,
-PS2 V4(gap), PS2 V5, duo2
-BARTON 3200+, wInDoWs XP(sp2),
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colw
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6. July 2004 @ 04:14 |
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It is always a bad time to buy a new computer.
Whatever you buy retail will always have been superceeded by newer/more powerful technology.
Just get something that will do what you want at a price you can afford.
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Praetor
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6. July 2004 @ 05:57 |
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What realy are the differences of 64bit over 32bit. There arnt even many programs that will use 64bit for a while anyway.
Hardware-wise the most noticeable difference is the memory cap and such. Software-wise, the difference is precision (and speed) when doing intense FP calculations (i.e., with video or math software).
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matty8887
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6. July 2004 @ 06:01 |
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well i dont think many ppl will really take full advantage of it then. I certianly wouldnt and probably wont for a long time. Im happy with my Barton 3200+ its fast enough for me.
-Xbox v1.0, X-ecuter2 lite, EVO-X DASHBOARD,
-PS2 V4(gap), PS2 V5, duo2
-BARTON 3200+, wInDoWs XP(sp2),
asus A7V600-X,120GB
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Praetor
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6. July 2004 @ 06:03 |
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well I dont think many ppl will really take full advantage of it then
Very true but for people running say, Athlon 1.0Ghz systsems looking to upgrade it may be a viable option.
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Im happy with my Barton 3200+ its fast enough for me.
Yep! :)
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