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| 378073 | 2005-08-04 01:24:00 | I've started to consider using a PC for gaming. I am also new to Intel hardware. (Mac User for 10 years, still am. Just want a gaming rig) I've seen both Intel P4 processors and Intel Dual Core but am confused. Although the Dual Cores apparently are the latest technology, the clockspeeds are below that of the average P4. I'm choosing between a 3.0Ghz D-830 and a 3.4Ghz P4, but have no idea what the difference in clockspeeds will mean. Does the dual-core's technology make up for the loss? And if anyone knows how they stack up when confronted with heavy, high-end gaming usage. |
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| 378074 | 2005-08-04 01:37:00 | Did you know, shortly MAC are going to be using Intel chips, this would mean you could duel boot both operating systems on the one computer, XP and tiger. May be worth looking into as you are a MAC user. |
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| 378075 | 2005-08-04 01:49:00 | Dual-core will only have an effect when the game is programmed to use 2 cpu's, dont expect any such games in the short to medium term. And the AMD 64 chips out perform the intel's in just about everything but especially gaming. Rob brings up an interesting point, though it will depend on what sort of price the new Mac's retail for,no use paying twice as much for the hardware if you don't need to. |
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