do you have to use the 64bit of xp to have a 64bit processor? thanks in advance
P puncrawcboi92 Posts: 49 +0 Sep 19, 2005 #1 do you have to use the 64bit of xp to have a 64bit processor? thanks in advance
vnf4ultra Posts: 1,360 +2 Sep 19, 2005 #2 No, regular windows xp sp2 (32bit) can be used. Amd64 cpus can run 32bit and 64bit os's.( I assume intel is the same with the 6xx series). 64bit gives you access to more ram(than 4gb), IIRC, and some apps can be made to run better in 64bit mode.
No, regular windows xp sp2 (32bit) can be used. Amd64 cpus can run 32bit and 64bit os's.( I assume intel is the same with the 6xx series). 64bit gives you access to more ram(than 4gb), IIRC, and some apps can be made to run better in 64bit mode.