Most important development in 2004?

[thekingofpain]

What do you think will be the most important new development in 2004?

Please comment---

[TOAD6147]

KOP,
I have to admit, I don't keep up with the latest and greatest so I don't even recognize half of these things and many more may not have an opinion on things they're not familiar with either.

[Dj-Icer]

Processor is good...ummm freeware stuff?

I think i'll go for such graphic cards.

[ShawnD1]

This poll isn't exactly fair since 2004 isn't even close to over. We might cure cancer this year for all you know .

[Gettinbye]

True-2004 isn't over yet, but just as a projection...
I think PCI Express will be a GREAT thing, especially for overclocking. PCI bus speeds tend to limit the O/C process for many people...

[jmichna]

Stable and fast 64-bit Win OS and 64-bit apps/games... to take advantage of cheaper-in-2004, mainstream-in-2004 Athlon64, and Athlon64 FX51 & FX53 CPUs.

[ShawnD1]

Originally posted by Gettinbye
I think PCI Express will be a GREAT thing, especially for overclocking.

I don't understand; are people trying to overclock their sound cards or something?

[cysus]

PCI express is a graphics card interface like agp, that it will replace shortly.

[elroy]

I read there will be a new wireless networking standard coming out in 2004 that will have a range of 30 miles. I think 816.xx Then you can hook up everybody you know. I think this will make a bigger difference than another chip that is a little faster or a better video card [again]

[ShawnD1]

Originally posted by elroy
I read there will be a new wireless networking standard coming out in 2004 that will have a range of 30 miles.

Isn't that a BAD thing though? If your network has a wider range, that means there are more nerds who can steal your bandwidth.