I am in the market for a new computer, I am a few weeks from shelling out the money for a system and i am kind of puzzeled about a few things. I am interested in a Athlon64 because of its ability to hold its own Vs the Intel models but has a lower cost. I would like to use some of the parts i have aquired from the past in my new system but i am worried that my video card and sound card, which i spent considerable money on, will even work properly with the 64bit system. I am just confused about this and i dont want to try to use a card that will only botleneck my system. Are there video cards that are specifically for 64bit systems that take advantage of the increased processing?
Also as a side note...i am not an avid gamer or hollywood director, i do play games from time to time and edit vids, but i surf the internet a lot and i am on my computer a lot editing pictures and graphic deign with Paintshop Pro. Is investing in a 64bit system, knowing that its going to happen eventually that everything will be 64bit, a sound idea or should i just save money and go with the Athlon non-64 or something from intel?
if you could help on one of these items or all of them, i would be greatful. I have a lot of questions and i know a great deal about the generalities of what is best and what SHOULD work....but as we all know what SHOULD work doesn't always play out. Thank you for your time reading this and if you can help a great big thank you.
Also as a side note...i am not an avid gamer or hollywood director, i do play games from time to time and edit vids, but i surf the internet a lot and i am on my computer a lot editing pictures and graphic deign with Paintshop Pro. Is investing in a 64bit system, knowing that its going to happen eventually that everything will be 64bit, a sound idea or should i just save money and go with the Athlon non-64 or something from intel?
if you could help on one of these items or all of them, i would be greatful. I have a lot of questions and i know a great deal about the generalities of what is best and what SHOULD work....but as we all know what SHOULD work doesn't always play out. Thank you for your time reading this and if you can help a great big thank you.