Dual core vs. single

HomicidalBarber · Post by **HomicidalBarber** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 9:25 pm

Ok welp Im getting a new computer when I graduate this spring. I want to get an AMX processor (And dont tell me to get intel because I am not changing my mind since those turds helped Apple) The question is Dual core or not. I know that dual core is better for multi-tasking, but over all which is better? Should I go with dual core or not? Opinions? Facts? Fiction? I will take it all. Thanks

Harshboy · Post by **Harshboy** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 9:27 pm

it doesnt matter really, but i'd go with dual-core

cowsgoquack101 · Post by **cowsgoquack101** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 9:30 pm

Well one core is less than two right? Then go with the more!

HK-47 · Post by **HK-47** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 9:53 pm

These are quite nice: AMD Athlon 64 X2

Post by **gannon** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:57 pm

Only really matters if the software / os you use can support it

harad · Post by **harad** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 5:35 am

one core is better (you will have more cash for gpu)

two cores are good when you play with dvd/divx conversion, etc.

Post by **Sparkfist** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 8:12 am

Gannon's pointed out the only short coming with any multiprocessing CPU. I'd say just know that you should run either programs designed for the SMP operation or go with an OS that supports it.... Like OS X or linux or BSD.

sniper_spike · Post by **sniper_spike** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 9:52 am

Some benchmarks\reviews should help you decide:

The Quest for More Processing Power:
Part 1 http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/sh ... spx?i=2343
Part 2 http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/sh ... i=2377&p=1
Part 3 http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/sh ... spx?i=2419

AMD's dual core Opteron & Athlon 64 X2 - Server/Desktop Performance Preview
http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/sh ... i=2397&p=1

Make sure you back up your nice new rig with some good ram (OCZ, Kingston, Corsair), a gig at least, a good mother board (DFI, Asus, Gigabyte, Abit, MSI), and a good video card if your going to be gaming. Your whole computer has to be performing up-to-spec or it's just going to get dragged down by one component.

teraflop122 · Post by **teraflop122** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 6:45 pm

The Athlon X2 3800+ can be overclocked through the roof, and in my opinion is the best possible choice for a new processor. Quake 4 now has a ptach which makes it utilize both cores, and many more games will follow. Single-core will be the sempron/celeron of a few years from now.

HomicidalBarber · Post by **HomicidalBarber** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 7:37 pm

Thanks for your input guys, and nice poll whoever added that.

Metroid fan · Post by **Metroid fan** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 11:20 pm

Two all the way because two is umm what cowsgoquack said...

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Dual core vs. single

Are two processors better than one? The more the merrier?