computer suggestions
Originally Posted by lonewolf
this is not the best advice ive ever seen, the core2duo is a great cpu in all bench marks even in single threaded aplications this cpu outpreforms every thing on the market, i would say dont get a quadcore cpu, because inorder for the to cpu's on the die to communicate they use the fsb, thus causing a very large problem due to the fact right now the fastest fsb is ddr2800 at 1066mhz. the main point is ddr3 is comming out this year to bump it up but the software wont be their for at least 3 years. so the core2duo = good quadcore = bad.
for the amd lovers
they have annouced that they are releasing their quad cores but infact its more like a server, they are using 2 duo core fx's to create what they call a quad core.
what newb says though about ram is 100% correct windows xp should have at least 512mb of ram, especilly if you are running norton :|
to clear up some issues if you purcase a mobo that says sopports dual core cpus, it wont work with core2duo because of the extra risistor they had to put on the mobo, so make sure it says core2duo ready.
dont worry you can get a core2duo and a mobo with ddr2 mem for about 500
for the amd lovers
they have annouced that they are releasing their quad cores but infact its more like a server, they are using 2 duo core fx's to create what they call a quad core.what newb says though about ram is 100% correct windows xp should have at least 512mb of ram, especilly if you are running norton :|
to clear up some issues if you purcase a mobo that says sopports dual core cpus, it wont work with core2duo because of the extra risistor they had to put on the mobo, so make sure it says core2duo ready.
dont worry you can get a core2duo and a mobo with ddr2 mem for about 500
To browse the net and do normal day to day stuff there is pretty much no reason for anything faster than about 1-1.5 gig.
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Personally, I wouldn't install XP with anything less than 1GB of RAM now days. I have my firewall, antivirus, spyware monitor, video card drivers and my few other start up programs constantly eating about 500MB. I have 1.5GB of RAM so that leaves me with 1GB free after all the normal programs that run in the backround get going. 512 would be fine though if you don't plan on having any type of programs constantly running, such as a firewall, virus program, etc...
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Originally Posted by MrEastSide
Personally, I wouldn't install XP with anything less than 1GB of RAM now days. I have my firewall, antivirus, spyware monitor, video card drivers and my few other start up programs constantly eating about 500MB. I have 1.5GB of RAM so that leaves me with 1GB free after all the normal programs that run in the backround get going. 512 would be fine though if you don't plan on having any type of programs constantly running, such as a firewall, virus program, etc...
yes i have 512mb ram and i find its constantly holding me back, but my friends computer has 256 mb and i have no clue how he lives with it... the computer is always freezing up and takes forever to open programs
I say 1GB of RAMis a must
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Originally Posted by Haunz
My computer is slow... definatly time for an upgrade but I can't decide what to do...
current system has a P4 256mb cache processor and a lousy 128mb of DDR ram... looks like I can upgrade to 2gb ram and a 3.2ghz 512cache processor for around $300 or say a 2.4ghz processor and 1gb ram for 1/2 that (ebay)
the other option is to buy a barebonez tower with pentium D or core2duo equivalent 2mb cache and 1gb of DDR2 ram for around $400-500.. (slap in my old HD and cdrw, sell old tower for $50, and Iam good to go)
Max budget is around $500-600.... if I go the cheaper route that leaves me with more $$$$ to spend on audio gear.....
what do you guys think I should do ?
current system has a P4 256mb cache processor and a lousy 128mb of DDR ram... looks like I can upgrade to 2gb ram and a 3.2ghz 512cache processor for around $300 or say a 2.4ghz processor and 1gb ram for 1/2 that (ebay)
the other option is to buy a barebonez tower with pentium D or core2duo equivalent 2mb cache and 1gb of DDR2 ram for around $400-500.. (slap in my old HD and cdrw, sell old tower for $50, and Iam good to go)
Max budget is around $500-600.... if I go the cheaper route that leaves me with more $$$$ to spend on audio gear.....
what do you guys think I should do ?
what operating system are your running?
XP pro.... the comp was a free upgrade (via my boss's wife) from a P3 1ghz which I gave away... about 2 years ago.... (also running XP pro)
A guy I take some physics classes with told me today that my P4 is like an old ferrari... but I drive it like a pinto.... (much to newb's agreement)
After some research and the replies I've got (awsome!) if I am going new Iam leaning towards a decent mobo (asus p5bdelux or commando) that I can overclock and upgrade later... and a core2-6300.....
guess I may go over budget now....at the cost of amplifers and beer....
A guy I take some physics classes with told me today that my P4 is like an old ferrari... but I drive it like a pinto.... (much to newb's agreement)
After some research and the replies I've got (awsome!) if I am going new Iam leaning towards a decent mobo (asus p5bdelux or commando) that I can overclock and upgrade later... and a core2-6300.....
guess I may go over budget now....at the cost of amplifers and beer....
Originally Posted by Newb
Personally I'd just buy a gig of RAM and see if you like that... Memory is a massive upgrade especially coming from 128mb. Windows 2k/xp barely runs on 128.
Go pick yourself up two 512 sticks and be done with it, you'll be happier for it
and will see HUGE speed increases.
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what he said lol! ram is what u need for these operating systems now a days...I run 1gb on windows Xp and somedays wonder if I need more...and cpu only intel 
lol i have a dual core p4 3.4 gig overclocked to 3.7 gig no problems at all! than like admin says..save the rest your money for car audio
lol i have a dual core p4 3.4 gig overclocked to 3.7 gig no problems at all! than like admin says..save the rest your money for car audio
