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I was just reading about it on cclonline, and I read this line in the specifications section:

"Intel EM64T (Intel EM64T requires a computer system with a processor, chipset, BIOS, operating system, device drivers and applications enabled for Intel EM64T. Processor will not operate (including 32-bit operation) without an Intel EM64T-enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software configurations.)"


So it requires a special BIOS to work? Is EM64T sort of a new and generally well used thing, or is it much more specialised? I am just wondering how one would know if it is compatible. I know about 32-bit and 64-bit in terms of memory, but I am just wondering how any why this is affected.

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EM64T is basically Intel's branding for its 64 bit architecture, so it isn't anything special or aboe x64. Anything 64 bit will work with it.

plus this chip requires a compatible socket 1366 motherboard... so it'll most likely include the new technology anyways

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sorry to hijack the post, but since we're on the same subject, i was thinking of building an i7 system myself, and i was wondering if my trusty 8800 GTX 768 is still good for such a build

i'd only change the CPU, Mobo and memory... leaving the HDs and video card as they are for now... i simply don't have enough money for a full overhaul, so i' hoping the 8800 will do  ;)

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Of course there is always something better but I think your 8800GTX will suffice.

EM64T has been around since the late Pentium 4.. back then not everything supported it... that was four years ago... all i7 and Core 2 duo motherboards should support EM64T and thus 64 bit right out of the box. You don't need to change anything to activate or use it; there MIGHT be a 64 bit option in BIOS regarding power saving options or something though.

8800GTX is still a good card for MSFS, however, I would try and get GTX 260 / 285.

If you're going from an 8800 I would only consider a 280/285. Anything other than that would be a slight downgrade.

Cool thanks!! i don't have any money for a 280/285... so i guess the 8800GTX will have to do for now... good to know it's still a good card  :)

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