What should I look for in Core 2 Duo for significant speed jump over 2.4 gig P4?
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From: SteveH on 21 Dec 2009 13:33 Benjamin Gawert wrote: > * Dave C.: > >> OK, for any CPU-intensive task, you want the fastest clock speed >> (GHz) you can afford, paired with the most cache memory you can >> afford. > > Well, usually a good advice is to buy enough CPU power appropriate to > the task. Going above that is a waste of money and energy. > How is getting a larger PSU a waste of energy? -- SteveH
From: SteveH on 21 Dec 2009 15:29
Pen wrote: > On 12/21/2009 1:33 PM, SteveH wrote: >> Benjamin Gawert wrote: >>> * Dave C.: >>> >>>> OK, for any CPU-intensive task, you want the fastest clock speed >>>> (GHz) you can afford, paired with the most cache memory you can >>>> afford. >>> >>> Well, usually a good advice is to buy enough CPU power appropriate >>> to the task. Going above that is a waste of money and energy. >>> >> How is getting a larger PSU a waste of energy? > He didn't say t6hat. Re read the post, he said CPU which > indeed uses more power and costs more if over specified. Sorry, I have a cold. -- SteveH |