Fragmatic is right. AMD 64 is a 32-bit compatible 64-bit processor. If it wasnt compatible with 32 bit OS, how could I be running Win XP on my AMD 64? Also, as Frag said, its 64-bit processing ability means that it handles 32-bit processing better than even 32-bit chips do. This is why it is such a great chip right now.
Also, when some nice 64-bit drivers get released for Win XP 64 (which, as I mentioned, is currently in a public beta, and the current driver support is rather weak) AMD 64s will perform even BETTER than they currently do with a 32-bit OS. Basically, as soon as my CPU starts to get a bit obsolete, I will start running it on Win XP 64 and hopefully be able to play catch-up a bit.
Edit: Oh, and 1024, your father is a dumbass. Make sure he is informed of this fact plz.
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