1core vs. 2cores

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by cpu. nerd, Sep 18, 2007.

  1. cpu. nerd

    cpu. nerd Private E-2

    I am building a new (rig)computer i am not sher if i should go hyper threading signal core or dual core cpu help me out.
     
  2. Mada_Milty

    Mada_Milty MajorGeek

    Whatt're ya going to use it for?
     
  3. cpu. nerd

    cpu. nerd Private E-2

    Internet,gaming,audio & Video Conversion.
     
  4. Mada_Milty

    Mada_Milty MajorGeek

    This is what I would use a dual-core for. Video transcorder apps are often designed to use 100% of your CPU time while processing, and it is nice to be able to switch it to another core (actually, the right apps are multicore aware - ie DVDShrink), so you can still use the computer in the meantime.
     
  5. viper_boy403

    viper_boy403 MajorGeek

    core 2 duo will be your best bet then
     
  6. cpu. nerd

    cpu. nerd Private E-2

    thanks for the help.
     
  7. forwardirection

    forwardirection Private E-2

    well intell has a new cpu out that is a quad core processer and it ranges from 1500 to 1900 dollars
     
  8. Mada_Milty

    Mada_Milty MajorGeek

    I've seen it selling for $300 and change. CDN.
     
  9. forwardirection

    forwardirection Private E-2

    where i want it!!!!!
     
  10. Mada_Milty

    Mada_Milty MajorGeek

  11. cpu. nerd

    cpu. nerd Private E-2

    just so you know i am not a man with a lot of money.
     
  12. augiedoggie

    augiedoggie The Canadian Loon - LocoAugie (R.I.P. 2012)

    I just recently upgraded to an AMD X2 3800+ and the difference is amazing when transcoding video! The CPU was only $70, I grabbed it as I doubt it would get cheaper before disappearing of the shelf.
     

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