best processor ? duo core ?

[paul321wales]

hi looking at new computers just for netting and was wondering whats best type to go for ?p4 or duo core or amd althon thing ?

 

[Jamus]

Intel duo core is the best at the moment, you can get them cheap as chips these days to. If you only using for the net then you don`t need a fast chip, hope it helps. jamus

 

[Daz]

The Intel Quad Core range is the best at the moment for desktops. Something like a Q6600 and up for desktop usage.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-161-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=793&name=Intel%20Core%202%20Quad%20Pro%20Q6600%20%22Energy%20Efficient%20SLACR%2095W%20Edition%22%202.40GHz%20(1066FSB)%20-%20Retail

or

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...aranteed to run at 3.00GHZ (1333FSB) - Retail

 

[Scottydog]

Quad Core FTW!

 

[Chris1.4RT]

q6600. Very easy to overclock even on air. Invest in an arctic freezer pro 7.

 

[paul321wales]

thanks guys i have no idea what most of this means im looking for a desktop or laptop ready to go just need to know what im looking for,

 

[Daz]

A desktop or a laptop with a quad core processor or Core 2 Duo (Core Duo also still around which can be had cheap) processor. Also get 2GB or more RAM.

Done.

 

[paul321wales]

what sort of prices would i be looking at paying and where is best to buy from?

 

[Scottydog]

A desktop or a laptop with a quad core processor or Core 2 Duo (Core Duo also still around which can be had cheap) processor. Also get 2GB or more RAM.

Done.

+1 3GB of RAM is a gd option because vista doesnt support 4GB yet iirc

 

[Scottydog]

what sort of prices would i be looking at paying and where is best to buy from?

depends if you just want a base unit or the whole shabang,

base units, your looking at around the £400+ mark with dual core or £550+ for quad core

try overclockers or ebuyer

 

[Darren S]

A desktop or a laptop with a quad core processor or Core 2 Duo (Core Duo also still around which can be had cheap) processor. Also get 2GB or more RAM.

Done.

+1 3GB of RAM is a gd option because vista doesnt support 4GB yet iirc

Pretty much all versions of Vista are fine with 4GB. In fact, most versions (especially the 64-bit ones) support way beyond 4GB...

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa366778.aspx#physical_memory_limits_windows_vista

Windows XP32 had the issue with the 4GB limit as did the cut-down versions of Windows 2003 Server, like the Web Edition. Even that doesn't mean much in the real world. My PC has 4GB in it and is currently installed with Windows XP32. It works fine, too - not that it actually sees all of it.

D.

 

[spirez]

He wants it just for netting and people are suggesting quad cores and 3-4gb ram?! What sort of netting do you guys do??? :S

I've got a 1.66ghz core 2 duo with 2gb ram and it's flawless for internet and office apps.

Got mine from www.acerdirect.co.uk and it was pretty cheap at the time too for the spec i got.

 

[Darren S]

He wants it just for netting and people are suggesting quad cores and 3-4gb ram?! What sort of netting do you guys do??? :S

I've got a 1.66ghz core 2 duo with 2gb ram and it's flawless for internet and office apps.

Got mine from www.acerdirect.co.uk and it was pretty cheap at the time too for the spec i got.

Lol - you're right. It is a bit overkill for simple netting! We've had a few of these at work recently...

http://www.pcwb.com/catalogue/item/HPPC1205

Not the cheapest, nor the best out there. But they are a very good base unit for straight forward jobs.

D.

 

[UncleGrumpy]

If you want a cheapy, go into pc world (yes I know, I wouldn't normally either) and look at the managers specials, 18 months ago I bought a 3.4GHz dual core with 2Gb ram, 500Gb HD, DVD writer etc. for 280 quid. It was as new and hadn't even had windows registered - bargain.

 

[Daz]

He wants it just for netting and people are suggesting quad cores and 3-4gb ram?! What sort of netting do you guys do??? :S

I've got a 1.66ghz core 2 duo with 2gb ram and it's flawless for internet and office apps.

Got mine from www.acerdirect.co.uk an1d it was pretty cheap at the time too for the spec i got.

Lol - you're right. It is a bit overkill for simple netting! We've had a few of these at work recently...

http://www.pcwb.com/catalogue/item/HPPC1205

Not the cheapest, nor the best out there. But they are a very good base unit for straight forward jobs.

D.

Generic business desktop machine.
Good units those - selling loads of them!

 

[sean182cup]

+1 3GB of RAM is a gd option because vista doesnt support 4GB yet iirc

Pretty much all versions of Vista are fine with 4GB. In fact, most versions (especially the 64-bit ones) support way beyond 4GB...

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa366778.aspx#physical_memory_limits_windows_vista

Windows XP32 had the issue with the 4GB limit as did the cut-down versions of Windows 2003 Server, like the Web Edition. Even that doesn't mean much in the real world. My PC has 4GB in it and is currently installed with Windows XP32. It works fine, too - not that it actually sees all of it.

D.

im running vist 32bit with 4gb ram and it will only detect 3.25 gb of ram

 

[Final Maxim]

you can pick up a good spec laptop for net/general use for about £300

decent net/general use desktop about £200-£250

 

[paul321wales]

thanks guys i will have to do my home work now and see what takes my fancy,

 

[paul321wales]

If you want a cheapy, go into pc world (yes I know, I wouldn't normally either) and look at the managers specials, 18 months ago I bought a 3.4GHz dual core with 2Gb ram, 500Gb HD, DVD writer etc. for 280 quid. It was as new and hadn't even had windows registered - bargain.

what does the 3.4GHZ mean and how important is it ?

 

[Scottydog]

3.4Ghz = processor speed, its important because it indicates how fast the PC will be able to perform tasks, 3.4Ghz Dual Core is more than enough for netting

 

[Final Maxim]

3.4 is the processor speed. being dual core it will be 2 x 1.7ghz processors

 

[Daz]

Well, 3.4GHz would be the old Pentium D..

If you look at Dual Core CPU's now, you'll be looking at around 2.0GHz as a basic spec.. rising to around 2.4Ghz if you wanna spend a bit more.

 

[Mike_182]

I got a Dell Latitude D620 with 2.33Ghz Core2Duo processor and 2GB RAM going for £400... Not a better buy out there TBH!

 

[Mike_182]

Well, 3.4GHz would be the old Pentium D..

If you look at Dual Core CPU's now, you'll be looking at around 2.0GHz as a basic spec.. rising to around 2.4Ghz if you wanna spend a bit more.

Pentium Hot-Oven. Loved my old Pentium D, thought it was s**t hot. Clocked it 400Mhz with only slight increase in temp of around 10 degrees!

I loved the clock speed wars, proper evil for Power consumption!!

 

[paul321wales]

if it helps dont really wanna spend anymore than £300

 

[Mike_182]

Then I can do you a Pentium M ~1.7GHz with 1GB RAM for £200...

 

[RichRSi]

My Mac is quad core, it performs superbly at everything especially handling large files with heavy going multiple applications open.
My powerbook is 1ghz single and is fine for all stuff on the web and for Photoshop CS, even after effects.

 

[Daz]

Then I can do you a Pentium M ~1.7GHz with 1GB RAM for £200...

PMSL.
You need to get yaself at a car boot.

 

[Mike_182]

Lol! I just keep getting tons of the flipping things!

 

[SC03OTT]

3.4 is the processor speed. being dual core it will be 2 x 1.7ghz processors

eh, i dont think that is right....

 

[David]

aye q6600 is the best atm

 

[Final Maxim]

3.4 is the processor speed. being dual core it will be 2 x 1.7ghz processors

eh, i dont think that is right....

?? why

he said he got a dual core 3.4ghz.. it aint gonna be a dual 3.4, gonna be a dual 1.7

 

[Mike_182]

eh, i dont think that is right....

?? why

he said he got a dual core 3.4ghz.. it aint gonna be a dual 3.4, gonna be a dual 1.7

Why not? Pentium D 945 or 950 were Dual 3.4GHz.

http://www.intel.com/products/processor/pentium_d/specs.htm

Given that there's no Dual 1.7GHz...

 

[David]

dual core means both cores run at the said ghz speed. so a dual core 3.4 will have two cores running at 3.4 EACH.