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Basic processor questions
Shopping for a new desktop, I go to the Dell popup to see the differences between processors. I get this:
IntelŪ PentiumŪ Extreme Edition Dual Core Processor with HT Technology Cutting edge processing power for intense multi-threaded games and applications. IntelŪ PentiumŪ D Processor with Dual Core Technology Accomplish more while running multiple applications, such as editing video while downloading music. IntelŪ PentiumŪ 4 Processor with HT Technology Extreme Edition Advanced performance running multiple high-end games and/or demanding power applications at the same time. Can someone differentiate these? |
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Re: Basic processor questions
What do you intend to use your computer for?
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Re: Basic processor questions
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IntelŪ PentiumŪ Extreme Edition Dual Core Processor with HT Technology Cutting edge processing power for intense multi-threaded games and applications. [/ QUOTE ] Sounds like a dual core processor (essentially two processors in one) but I have no knowledge of this processor. [ QUOTE ] IntelŪ PentiumŪ D Processor with Dual Core Technology Accomplish more while running multiple applications, such as editing video while downloading music. [/ QUOTE ] Pentium D is basically two Pentium 3 processors in one. Pentium 3 processors run cooler and more efficiently than Pentium 4s, hence their use in dual cores. [ QUOTE ] IntelŪ PentiumŪ 4 Processor with HT Technology Extreme Edition Advanced performance running multiple high-end games and/or demanding power applications at the same time. [/ QUOTE ] Single core Pentium 4 Processor. Your choice really depends on how you are going to use the computer. MisterW |
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Re: Basic processor questions
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Pentium D is basically two Pentium 3 processors in one. Pentium 3 processors run cooler and more efficiently than Pentium 4s, hence their use in dual cores. [/ QUOTE ] Does the OS parcel out tasks such that computations are optimized? |
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Re: Basic processor questions
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Does the OS parcel out tasks such that computations are optimized? [/ QUOTE ] If the OS supports it, yes. |
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