Hi. will ALL current programmes run properly on the new 64 bit AMD/Intel processors, providing I use the current 32 bit Operating System. IOW...are the new chips 100% backward compatible? Also. I've read that top end audio programmes are written around the Intel specifications. is there any evidence that AMD's aren't?

I'm just about to upgrade my daw and have seen two good options. One is a dual core amd 64x2 and the other has two xeon 3.2ghz cpu's. My question is, do you think I would notice a significant speed advantage with the twin xeon system (about a grand more than the amd 64x2)? I use Cubase SX3 and Reason 3 with an O1x and Emu 1820m.

Many thanks for any opinions.

I am planning for AMD Athlon 64 (Socket 939) and would like to know which motherboard will be suitable for my expected specifications.

I wish to get the motherboard (Socket 939) that enables the below specs:

hello, I'm starting a new thread because i feel i am not asking my question correctly..let me try again

i am upgrading my pcs mainboard, proccessor and ram within the week and need to know what is the best deal for my money..

the music i make uses a combination of
vsti's (all native instruments), samples/loops, and my own audio (guitars vocals etc)

In the machine Im planning on building ive yet to make the big decision...intel or amd...it seems a lot of programs arent compatible with amd is this true? it looks as if reason isn't but I'm not sure...can I get a little help please? thanks guys.

Hi all,

I'm thinking about upgrading the core of my DAW.

I was thinking of a mobo with an nForce3 chipset since my Tascam FW1082 seems to be allergic to anything with a VIA sticker on it. :evil:

So I just bought myself a custom built, with a AMD 64 bit processor. When I load Pro Tools I click on the Icon and my system automatically resets. I've loaded the PT software on a 32 bit system and it loads fine. I think it might be a problem with the chipset. I'm using a NForce 4 chipset. Has anyone used the VIA chipset that is compatable with the AMD 64?

I'm one of the unfornute guys who went out and bought
a pci-e/SLI motherboard with the intention of using it for a DAW. I also "jumped the gun" and bought a pci-e video card prior to doing my homework.

(To sum it up I took advice from SOMEONE WHO HAD NO IDEA WHAT THEY WERE TALKING ABOUT) :evil:

Hey Gang

I've had a good trawl through some posts and it seems that the Gigabyte K8ns Ultra 939 is a mobo of choice for the AMD 64bit 939..

(Gonna be using RME cards)

Question...Is the Winchester the preferable beast, and what is the current du jor model for blistering VSTi performance? Also, any other recommendations for mobo's? Any pratfalls to look out for?

Problem, looking for a external controller for DAW software while connecting a MAC and PC to work in harmony:

My systems:
AMD64 @ 2.8 (crushes 2.5 in terms of vst plugins)
AMD XP 2800