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[MG]

I've read about people whom are experiencing problems with Houdini under both 64-bit Linux and Windows XP.

I myself am a proud owner of an AMD Athlon64 X2 (dual core), though running under 32-bit Windows XP. My system being dual core with a nice clockrate and a great videocard it's already very fast, especially compared to my previous system.

What are the benefits of AMD Athlon64 (X2) processors under 32-bit Windows XP - or Linux for that matter - when running Houdini compared to 32-bit architectures? (Let's say speed-wise, aside the issues people may be experiencing currently). Because I wonder if there will be a major benefit if I switch over to 64-bit Windows XP.


Thanks in advance!

[sanostol]

Not sure if I got Your point but if You run a AMD X2 with WINXP 32 You system is a 32 bit system, no advantages. the good thing with X2 is that they are quite fast, easy to cool and they use the energy well.
Another advantage is You CAN use a 64bit OS. 64 bit os gives You  a wider memery address room ( more memory to use). But speedwise it should behave the same (I guess).

[lynbo]

MG you should try hopping into Ubuntu 7.10 64 bit, I have a very similar system to yours same CPU and I have been very impressed
with the speed and stability. I don't even want to go to Windows if I don't have to.