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What does it mean for a processor to be 64 bit?OK, so the G5 is supposed to be 64-bit (or at least have a 64-bit version). What does this mean? More memory is accessible? Will it be faster?<br />…
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AMD ClawHammer 64-bit 3400+ VS other processorsLook at this graph found on this <a href="http://www.zive.cz/H/PCtuning/AR.asp?ARI=103690&CHID=4&EXPS=&EXPA=" target="_…
... . So there is this AMD 64-bit 3400+, which seems very ... -
G5 : 64 bits or 32 bits ?According to many rumors and from the roadmap the G5 will be a 64bit chip. <br /> The question is : is there any interest for us Apple average consum…
... consumers for such a chip. 64 bit chips are usefull for ... -
Is 64-bit the key?While I don't have any rumors to report, I would like to pose a question to the Appleinsider community that really hasen't been discussed at length …
... share, the introduction of a 64-bit processor does introduce new ... 's and/or AMD's 64-bit architectures into the power4's 64 bit archatecture, thus giving native ... me that a transition to 64-bit is the key... Anyways ... -
Split-core, 64-bit processor.Had this idea for a while, need some feedback from someone knowledgeble in processor design, since I?m not.<br /> <br /> Since the 64-bit PPC ISA sti…
... allows the processor to handle 64-bit data and adresses. ... instructions simultaneuosly, Instead of one 64-bit instruction. Im talking about ... context switch (like on current 64-bit PPC?s. They ... should boost performance significantly. The 64-bit PPC has been ... -
AMD 64 in April?Looks like Apple wont have the first 64bit desktop on the market...<br /> <br /> Not that I think it'll have any impact on sales..<br /> <br /> <a…
Looks like Apple wont have the first 64bit desktop on the market... Not that I think it'll have any impact on sales.. AMD 64 in April? -
Article on 64-bit processorsHere is an article regarding 64-bit processors:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.realworldtech.com/page.cfm?AID=RWT012603224711" target=…
... an article regarding 64-bit processors: RealWorld Tech 64-bit Landscape Some ... -
Who would use 64 bit ints on the 970?As the 970 will 'wipe the floor' with the current G4 with respect to processing power, I'm certain that most people care about that first. But I'm c…
... more) in the aspect of 64-bit computing. In other words ... take specific advantage of the 64 bit ints that the 970 ... . As a user of GMP, 64 bit ints give an immediate ... -
Intel: No rush to 64-bit desktopI don't know if anyone has picked up on this gem yet, but I just thought that a bunch of you would be interested to know that it's pretty much what s…
... 't be headed to a 64-bit desktop processor until at ... plans: Intel: No rush to 64-bit Desktops Any thoughts now ... -
970s real advantage - 64 & 32 bit at the same timeThe 970's real advantage comes when you look at the 64 bit competition. <br /> <br /> As Steve will say:<br /> 4GB is crap. Wanna see 4GB go by? Watc…
... chief reasons to move to 64-bit chips, Justin Rattner, ... X86 instructions to tag a 64-bit operation. The technique requires referring to separate 64-bit registers and extended memory ... http://www.hardwaresite.net/x86-64.html (3)http://www. ... -
970 released before 64-bit OS X?I've heard a lot of talk about OS X needing to be updated to a 64-bit OS for the PowerPC 970, and I've also heard a lot of talk that this shouldn't b…
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Difference between 32 and 64 MB VRAM?I notice that the 867 MHz PowerBook has 32 MB VRAM versus the 1 GHz with 64 MB. How much "real life" performance difference does it make? A…
I notice that the 867 MHz PowerBook has 32 MB VRAM versus the 1 GHz with 64 MB. How much "real life" performance difference does it make? And are there other benefits of having more VRAM? -
XFS on OS X 64?Does anyone expect to see apple implement XFS on OS X? I see the 64 bit version of OS X (for the 970) as a great time to implement a more modern file…
... OS X? I see the 64 bit version of OS X ... -
Anyone want a free 64 mb pismo ram module?I just expanded my pismo to 256 plus 512 ram and thus have a 64 ram module I can´t use. So if anyone want it say so here and the first one gets it.<b…
I just expanded my pismo to 256 plus 512 ram and thus have a 64 ram module I can´t use. So if anyone want it say so here and the first one gets it. __________________ [ 01-05-2002: Message edited by: Anders ] -
What makes a chip truly 64-bit?Someone today argued that current chips (X86 and PPC) are considered 64-bit microproccessors, but I dont believe this to be true. They are classified…
Someone today argued that current chips (X86 and PPC) are considered 64-bit microproccessors, but I dont believe this to be true. They are classified as 32-bit because of the registers, right? And the PPC970 will hace 64 bit registers? -
64-Bit OS X questionqSeveral people on this board have been speaking lately about how great it would be if OS X's "Panther" rendition would be 64-bit to coincid…
... 's "Panther" rendition would be 64-bit to coincide with the 970's 64-bit architecture. However, in most ... -bit archtecture to a new 64-bit based archtecture? Thanks for ... -
Could Jaguar be 64 bit?There are lots of reports about Apple planning on sueing Motorola over the g5 fiasco. They mention the money wasted on developing a new motherboard/a…
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64 Bit - Not all that great?Mind you, this article is about the 64 bit AMD chip, the Athlon 64 and is specifically geared towards comparisons with the Pentium 4, but this one qu…
... this article is about the 64 bit AMD chip, the Athlon ... news is that the Athlon 64 appears to be able ... t over interpret this information. 64-bit action may likely tell ... in mind that this Athlon 64 is clocked at a ... down to it, will the 64 bitness of the 970 ... -
WWDC > 64-Bit Panther > 64-Bit Hardwareduh.<br /> <br /> let me do a little copy and pasting..<br /> <br /> WWDC > 64-Bit Panther > 64-Bit Hardware
duh. let me do a little copy and pasting.. WWDC > 64-Bit Panther > 64-Bit Hardware -
When everything is 64 bit...When every program is made for 64 bit computing including OSX, what kind of improvements in speed are we talking about?<br /> <br /> 5? 10? 15? 20?<b…
... every program is made for 64 bit computing including OSX, what ... -
Panther isn't 64 bits?<b>This is not an Apple bashing post.</b> I read <a href="http://www.osnews.com/story.php?news_id=4009" target="_blank">this artical</a> that claims …
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AMD 64 is a monster... G5 get ready for some humiliation.<a href="http://www.tbreak.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19317" target="_blank">http://www.tbreak.com/forums/showthr...threadid=19317</a>…
... supported motherboard, nor using the 64 bit version of windows XP ... cheapest and lowest level AMD 64. At 1.6 ghz (32bit ... -
64 bit filesystemWill the 64 bit filesystem, like the one found in BeOS, be present in 10.4. I didn't heard about it for Panther.<br /> <br /> Do a 64 bit filesystem …
Will the 64 bit filesystem, like the one found in BeOS, be present in 10.4. I didn't heard about it for Panther. Do a 64 bit filesystem a better thing for a 64 bit processor than a 32 bit processor or do it have no consequences? -
Athlon 64So...<br /> <br /> Consensus seems to be it merely keeps pace with Intel's fastest (upcoming 3.2+ GHz P4 Extweeem)<br /> <br /> AMD is really pushing…
... boxmakers have Athlon 64 offerings because Windows XP 64-bit edition isn ... 32-bit OS runs on 64-bit hardware. At least Apple ... takes OEMs to adopt Athlon 64, the rosier things look for ... -
Full 64 bit optimizationWhen do you guys think that OS X will get full 64 bit optimization? I realize that for quite a while it will have to have FAT code much in the same w…
... OS X will get full 64 bit optimization? I realize that ... -
64 Bit Power, $1300 priceeMachines releases AMD 64 Bit equipped Athlon XP 3200+ mcahine with some impressive specs. Check it out <a href="http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103_2-511…
eMachines releases AMD 64 Bit equipped Athlon XP 3200+ mcahine with some impressive specs. Check it out link. -
64 bit optimized OS?This is more of a future software thread...<br /> <br /> If this is in the wrong place please move it..<br /> <br /> With all these 'upcoming G5 thre…
... species for that matter).. A 64 bit computer is not going ... when should we expect a 64 bit operating system to take ... ... Any thoughts regarding the upcoming 64 bit OS? I think this ... -
64 Bit Laptop Shipping. It's From eMachines!<img src="http://www.mobilemag.com/content/images/2385_large.jpg" border="0" alt="" /> <br /> <div class="quote-container"><span>Quote:</span> <div c…
... Machines began offering the first 64-bit notebook computer using the AMD Athlon 64 processor. The eMachines M6807 ... of L2 Cache. The Athlon 64 uses HyperTransport technology. This ... benefits until Microsoft releases a 64-bit Windows. The modestly ... -
can AIX 4.3.3/5L 64 Bit be run on an XServe?I'm trying to figure out if I can move a server on my network (currently running Windows Server2000) onto an XServe. The sofware supports AIX 4.3.3/5…
I'm trying to figure out if I can move a server on my network (currently running Windows Server2000) onto an XServe. The sofware supports AIX 4.3.3/5L 64 Bit. Thanks