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    Should I put on XP Pro 32 bit or 64 bit on my HEL80?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by firedude328, Apr 7, 2007.

  1. firedude328

    firedude328 Notebook Geek

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    I have a T7200 processor....essentially a maxed out HEL80
     
    firedude328, Apr 7, 2007
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    I don't think there's too much support for the 64-Bit XP.
     
    Sponsi, Apr 7, 2007
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    pyro9219 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    You aren't going to see much, if any, performance increase using 64bit.
     
    pyro9219, Apr 7, 2007
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    alphagamma Notebook Consultant

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    32bits for a problem free ride.
     
    alphagamma, Apr 8, 2007
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    64-bit XP driver support has been spotty at best from what I've been hearing. I'd go with 32-bit XP Pro myself.
     
    chrisyano, Apr 8, 2007
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