Community weekly poll: Will you be moving to a dual-core processor soon?
- 1/24/06 2:48 PM
pentium works for me
by unknowndude - 1/25/06 2:52 PM In reply to: Will you be moving to a dual-core processor soon? by Marc Bennett
It still seems like every sytem upgrade gets eaten up by windows os.
MacIntosh
by puppetboy - 1/25/06 3:22 PM In reply to: Will you be moving to a dual-core processor soon? by Marc Bennett
they always work the best
Moving to dual core, maybe
by LynneM - 1/25/06 5:19 PM In reply to: Will you be moving to a dual-core processor soon? by Marc Bennett
If I do go dual core, it will be with AMD. I only look at or consider (and own) AMD machines. As far as dual core goes, I don't have a need for the processing speed at the moment. But, if I ever do get into graphics and a lot more of my picture taking and putting them on my computer (I want to put my home VHS tapes on DVD, too), I will probably need the extra processing power. Especiall if Paint Shop Pro or some such program changes in order to utilize the features.
RE: Oh yes,by not doing so wouldn't be very smart!!!!!
by 5ron5 - 1/25/06 5:21 PM In reply to: Will you be moving to a dual-core processor soon? by Marc Bennett
I was going to get a AMD before I saw the tests! I now have an AMD, although not a dual. But I have had no problems with it & am waiting till I do, to get a new one! But it keeps going like the rabbit on a battery fix! But I saw the tests & the prices, and I would be stupid not to keep going w/AMD! It's always been ahead of Intel, at a price that could never equal the price of the Intel. They've always been over rated & over priced! With the AMD, you never did have to have as much as you did with Intel. the AMD always did out preform the Intel of equal value in price. So for my money, AMD can not be beat! It makes ya kind'a proud that you don't have to keep up w/the Jone's, by buying an Intel processor/chip set!!!!!
Want one, but already have a almost-new computer
by Ed-duh-win - 1/25/06 5:41 PM In reply to: Will you be moving to a dual-core processor soon? by Marc Bennett
I want one of those dual-processor computers...but I already have a year-old computer; I'm not about to dump this and move onto dual-processor, its still expensive. I want one badly, though...if I was to get one, then I'd go for the AMD Athlon X2 4200+, all the way! Intel makes crappy chips now, I read the battle between the dual-processors a few months back, on this very website, CNET, and I was rather disappointed by Intel's performance in every field. AMD all the way, dude!
Intel runs cooler
by atli - 1/25/06 5:48 PM In reply to: Will you be moving to a dual-core processor soon? by Marc Bennett
Yes I will be buying Intel dual core. The #1 reason may be that I have several friends who work there. But I have had trouble with AMD running hot. Also AMD seemed to be slower with a Raid setup. Although I may be delusional there.
Back in the stone-age a friend from Intel had a dual processor 333 over-clocked that was used as a server at LAN parties. We would run Quake and Half-life with as many as 32 people in the house and it was bullet proof
Atli
Dual Core Processor
by python12 - 1/25/06 7:26 PM In reply to: Will you be moving to a dual-core processor soon? by Marc Bennett
THIS PROCESSOR IS STILL QUITE NEW. FOR NOW I'LL STICK WITH MY HYPER-THREADING COMPUTER BECAUSE IT HAS A PROVEN TRACK RECORD.IF DUAL CORE PROVES TO BE BETTER THAN HYPER-THREADING THAN I WILL PROBABLY GET IT ON MY NEXT COMPUTER.BUT FOR NOW I'D RATHER WAIT AND SEE HOW IT TURNS OUT IN THE LONG RUN.
No not till vista comes out
by shebz7 - 1/25/06 11:30 PM In reply to: Will you be moving to a dual-core processor soon? by Marc Bennett
well i am still happy with my intel p3 and and dear old win xp pro but i am waiting to go out on shopping spree ones the new BULKY vista comes out coz i know its gonna be big like 2 gigs or something(correct me if i am wrong) so the requirement of that, the need and the performance of the OS will make me decide with which one to buy but taking in the prices factor i think i'll go with AMD as intel is way to costly.
in the end couple of seconds up down will make no big difference in long time usage and with me planning to uprade to lot like including lots of stuff like graphic cards, bigg bigg hardives and making a gaming come media center pc saving on the proccessor front will sure help so its VERDICT AMD FOR ME .
dual core
by hrmays - 1/26/06 1:56 AM In reply to: Will you be moving to a dual-core processor soon? by Marc Bennett
Way too much money for now at least. I'd rather see if the hype is a fact first which it usualy isn't. And it seems if things don't go well out of the box you get the usual run around. That surprise anyone? Tech help don't make me laugh.
Why I will not go with dual core
by Richard E. Napper - 1/26/06 7:57 AM In reply to: Will you be moving to a dual-core processor soon? by Marc Bennett
Two reasons, lack of softwear that uses dual core, and I do not need the added capability. I probably will not got 64 bit processing until I have to do so.
yeah, baby!
by ravenscroftscott - 1/26/06 9:45 AM In reply to: Will you be moving to a dual-core processor soon? by Marc Bennett
just ordered the new Sony SZ 160. Can't wait to get on the bandwagon!
I already have one
by FBallrox003 - 1/26/06 12:07 PM In reply to: Will you be moving to a dual-core processor soon? by Marc Bennett
I have a intel pentum d procceser 820. It performs beautifualy and is worth it to buy.
MAC BOOK PRO
by metalhead11 - 1/26/06 1:25 PM In reply to: Will you be moving to a dual-core processor soon? by Marc Bennett
i have been deciding between a duel processer and a normal one when i saw the macbook pro. I am a mac supporter, but since there wasnt much soft available, i was going to get a different lap top for my graduation. Then i saw it, fast and duel processers, this is a dream come true
dual core???
by m coste - 1/28/06 5:20 PM In reply to: Will you be moving to a dual-core processor soon? by Marc Bennett
I am done "upgrading" for a long-time. Why do I need to save a few nanoseconds on a few programs? My Athlon XP64+ 3500 does the job very well for now.
I did for gaming
by Lilgroovy2 - 1/29/06 11:32 AM In reply to: Will you be moving to a dual-core processor soon? by Marc Bennett
Well, I'm really a newbie when it comes to this stuff. But I went to a retail store and bought Gateway 840GM. Dual core 64 bit processor, told them I wanted something that was not too expensive for gaming. Just got the tower, should of bought the monitor. Everything is fast. I'm very happy. Just beware if you upgrade on video card. I found out the hard way.
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