Athlon64=free WindowsXP64

**CingularDuality** · 02-06-2004, 07:21 AM

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/downloads/upgrade.asp

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Welcome! If you have a 64-bit ready PC, you now have the option to receive trial software for Windows XP 64-Bit Edition for 64-Bit Extended Systems via CD or download. Read below about the different options for obtaining the pre-release software, and then use the links on the right to register to order the CD Kit or download product files. Please note that in either case, the pre-release software is time-limited and will expire in 360 days.

**Overlag** · 02-08-2004, 10:24 AM

already downloaded...finding a spare HDD now

only problem is, ATI are NOT releasing drivers for it, untill it becomes retail...so ive heard. So you get the "standard" windows ones i think and thats it...Nvidia already have 64bit drivers

**CingularDuality** · 02-08-2004, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Overlag

only problem is, ATI are NOT releasing drivers for it, untill it becomes retail...so ive heard. So you get the "standard" windows ones i think and thats it...Nvidia already have 64bit drivers

Aha!!! You know what that means! The tides are turning again! Nvidia rules, ATI drools! or something...

Sniper · 02-08-2004, 11:32 PM

how can u tell if u have a 64mbit?

**Overlag** · 02-09-2004, 12:22 AM

errr

if you have an Athlon 64 CPU, AMD FX51 or Opteron CPU....which i doubt you have since its just been released and surely you'd know already.

I just installed this on a spare HDD and i must say im impressed... the last "beta" MS OS i tried failed really badly i think it was Win98 beta or something.

This thing boots so fast my TFT doesnt show anything as its still "warming up" the pixels....

Couple of things though...
1: cant do much atm, ive unplugged my other HDD's just incase it currupted them.

2: No creative sound drivers, although my onboard sound IS supported

3: No ATI support for WinXP 64bit yet... the standard ones suck (50-70% slower)

4: no themes with this version (although you can crack it aparently)

5: Need something to tests this... UT2004 demo should have a 64bit version so ive heard...cant wait. Now if only ATI pulled there finger out... funny huh, Nvidia have new drivers out already...grrr

**Overlag** · 02-09-2004, 12:25 AM

[05:15] <Overlag> 2os[Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 1, v.1069 (5.2 - 3790)]uptime[37m 10s]cpu[1-AMD 64 , 2100MHz]mem[Usage: 225/511MB (44.03%)*[||||------]]

02-12-2004, 08:00 PM

Bah...64 bit is pointless until around 2006. :P

**Overlag** · 02-12-2004, 08:29 PM

ok MrIntel

02-12-2004, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Overlag

ok MrIntel

I bear zero allegiance to any company. I simply go with what is the best at the time of purchase...You know that...

Still waiting for Socket 939 and the 2nd Generation of Athlon 64 motherboards. I never jump on an initial release product.

**Overlag** · 02-12-2004, 09:27 PM

true... and i knew that

**CingularDuality** · 02-13-2004, 08:14 PM

How do 32bit apps run on this new OS, Adam? Are they every bit as fast as running them on a 32bit OS using the same hardware?

**Overlag** · 02-13-2004, 08:19 PM

dunno...... its a bit hard for me to change HDD's around with all these pipes and stuff... Ive yet to run WinXP 64bit with my other 2 "main" drives plugged in....

plus, theres no creative sound support and ATI's default Win drivers suck ASS...and they wont release any others till WinXP 64 hits the shelves.

not to mention i have little time to mess with it atm

**Overlag** · 02-13-2004, 08:21 PM

oh i forgot to say, im not sure if thers a 64bit driver for my promise controler.... and I installed WinXP 64 on a maxtor harddrive that doesnt like WD drives as slaves........

02-08-2004, 10:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Overlag Join Date: May 2003 Location: NE Outer London, UK Age: 26 Posts: 1,540	already downloaded...finding a spare HDD now only problem is, ATI are NOT releasing drivers for it, untill it becomes retail...so ive heard. So you get the "standard" windows ones i think and thats it...Nvidia already have 64bit drivers __________________ From Adam Webb

02-08-2004, 11:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sniper Join Date: May 2003 Location: Memphis Age: 19 Posts: 1,724	how can u tell if u have a 64mbit? __________________ New Server1 IP. Read the stickies!! This is how you check your STEAMID and register it.

02-09-2004, 12:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Overlag Join Date: May 2003 Location: NE Outer London, UK Age: 26 Posts: 1,540	errr if you have an Athlon 64 CPU, AMD FX51 or Opteron CPU....which i doubt you have since its just been released and surely you'd know already. I just installed this on a spare HDD and i must say im impressed... the last "beta" MS OS i tried failed really badly i think it was Win98 beta or something. This thing boots so fast my TFT doesnt show anything as its still "warming up" the pixels.... Couple of things though... 1: cant do much atm, ive unplugged my other HDD's just incase it currupted them. 2: No creative sound drivers, although my onboard sound IS supported 3: No ATI support for WinXP 64bit yet... the standard ones suck (50-70% slower) 4: no themes with this version (although you can crack it aparently) 5: Need something to tests this... UT2004 demo should have a 64bit version so ive heard...cant wait. Now if only ATI pulled there finger out... funny huh, Nvidia have new drivers out already...grrr __________________ From Adam Webb

02-12-2004, 08:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Overlag Join Date: May 2003 Location: NE Outer London, UK Age: 26 Posts: 1,540	ok MrIntel __________________ From Adam Webb

02-12-2004, 09:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Overlag Join Date: May 2003 Location: NE Outer London, UK Age: 26 Posts: 1,540	true... and i knew that __________________ From Adam Webb

02-09-2004, 12:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
Overlag Join Date: May 2003 Location: NE Outer London, UK Age: 26 Posts: 1,540	[05:15] <Overlag> 2os[Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 1, v.1069 (5.2 - 3790)]uptime[37m 10s]cpu[1-AMD 64 , 2100MHz]mem[Usage: 225/511MB (44.03%)*[\|\|\|\|------]]

02-12-2004, 08:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Spectre Guest Posts: n/a	Bah...64 bit is pointless until around 2006. :P

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02-13-2004, 08:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Overlag Join Date: May 2003 Location: NE Outer London, UK Age: 26 Posts: 1,540	dunno...... its a bit hard for me to change HDD's around with all these pipes and stuff... Ive yet to run WinXP 64bit with my other 2 "main" drives plugged in.... plus, theres no creative sound support and ATI's default Win drivers suck ASS...and they wont release any others till WinXP 64 hits the shelves. not to mention i have little time to mess with it atm __________________ From Adam Webb

02-13-2004, 08:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
Overlag Join Date: May 2003 Location: NE Outer London, UK Age: 26 Posts: 1,540	oh i forgot to say, im not sure if thers a 64bit driver for my promise controler.... and I installed WinXP 64 on a maxtor harddrive that doesnt like WD drives as slaves........ __________________ From Adam Webb

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