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How much can it boost PC performance?
Worth it or not?
Worth it or not?
For a laptop user who wants power efficiency and cost economy, it seems to make sense:Greg Bernhardt said:For a normal or ever power user, it doesn't make much sense.
Parallel multi-processing is meant for achieving maximum performance-economy. Sometimes it is done more for economy. Sometimes it is done more for novel levels of performance:Usually dual processors are ment for servers.
If you get a single p4 3.4 with good memory your computer will be fast enough for anything.
alexkerhead said:dual processor systems have been around for years, and lately HT((hyper threading)dual CPU emulation) has been around, and now there is a true dual core CPU out, but it is nbot a good iddea for the end user..
because it will be 5 or more years before any software company releases software with coding that will utilize a dual core system, becuase it is mainly for servers now, and they want to keep charging $1500 a copy for server software..Chaotic42 said:What makes you say that?
for all purposes for a long time Saint..Saint said:in this case, a P4 3GHZ with HT , 256 MB AGP and 7.1 channel sound system will be good enough for all purposes.
alexkerhead said:because it will be 5 or more years before any software company releases software with coding that will utilize a dual core system, becuase it is mainly for servers now, and they want to keep charging $1500 a copy for server software..
Just my theory..
eventually, every PC will have todays "cant touch" hardware..Chaotic42 said:Well, id tried that with Quake 3. I think it ended up being slower on dual systems. I thought that you were saying that they are just useless.
I think that they are (for the end user) right now, but soon every computer will have one. Just my prediction.
If 70% of brand-new laptops in 2006 come equipped with dual-core CPUs then 70% of laptop buyers in 2006 will be unable to use their new laptops for 3 years?alexkerhead said:it will be 5 or more years before any software company releases software with coding that will utilize a dual core system
uh, you forget the hardware/software will still utilize older software/hardware.. :tongue2:hitssquad said:If 70% of brand-new laptops in 2006 come equipped with dual-core CPUs then 70% of laptop buyers in 2006 will be unable to use their new laptops for 3 years?
- http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1639843,00.asp.
Greg Bernhardt said:For a normal or ever power user, it doesn't make much sense. Usually dual processors are ment for servers. If you get a single p4 3.4 with good memory your computer will be fast enough for anything.
It ultimately depends on your specific needs and usage. If you frequently use demanding software or perform multiple tasks at once, a dual core CPU can provide significant performance improvements. However, if you primarily use your computer for basic tasks such as web browsing and word processing, the upgrade may not be necessary.
A dual core CPU has two cores (or processing units) instead of one, which allows it to handle more tasks simultaneously. This can result in faster processing speeds and smoother multitasking.
The main downside is the cost of the upgrade. Dual core CPUs tend to be more expensive than single core CPUs. Additionally, some software may not be optimized to take advantage of multiple cores, so you may not see a significant performance boost in certain applications.
It depends on your current computer's motherboard and compatibility with dual core CPUs. You may need to research your specific motherboard model and consult with a technician to determine if an upgrade is possible.
It depends on your specific usage and needs. For basic tasks, a dual core CPU may be sufficient. However, for more demanding tasks such as gaming or video editing, a quad core or higher CPU may provide better performance. It's important to research and consider your specific needs before deciding on a CPU upgrade.