dual core?

pmpnballer0311 · 05-07-2006, 09:46 AM

ok im wondering wat makes dual core so much better than single core.

wats is dual core exactly.

and is it worth the $150 to upgrade from single to dual

**forcifer** · 05-07-2006, 02:56 PM

dual core can run 2 times as many applications. only get it if you do ALOT of multi tasking and video editing

Indoril Nerevar · 05-07-2006, 04:05 PM

At the moment, dual-core CPUs aren't really any better than single-core CPUs - unless, as forcifer stated, you do a lot of multitasking. However, buying a dual-core CPU is still a good idea, because not too far in the future, a lot of applications and games will take advantage of dual-core technology - and then dual-core CPUs WILL be better than single-core ones.

**toxict3arz** · 05-07-2006, 04:13 PM

i agree
i think that if u are a heavy computer user

(like me) then u should get it .

i mean ... its worth the time u'll spend waiting on ur computer to load in application

im still saving up some money to upgrade to a dual core

also im looking into dual screen also

ive realized that having a dual screen will speed up the stuff i have to do on the computer since i don thave to switch back to one application to another (which is a crazy pain in the a$$)

tehdigit · 05-08-2006, 11:29 AM

dual core is a good investment

and cheers for 2 monitors
i might be doing the same :)

ebackhus · 05-08-2006, 12:05 PM

I was reading up today on the latest from the quad core camp. Apparently it's not even close to worth it. $2,000 worth of VIDEO hardware plus any other upgrades you may need to make.

As far as dual, I'm only making the move to dual-core CPUs, not video. My current video cards run dual displays easily so why spend more money?

manofsorrow · 05-08-2006, 12:33 PM

I just set up dual view on my computer with my new lcd and old crt. Its great to have. The one thing that I like the most about it is how I can run full screen games and such on one monitor and see whats happaning with another application on the other. I highley recomend it for anyone who does alot of multitasking or work that needs efficiancy.

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Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,016 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	At the moment, dual-core CPUs aren't really any better than single-core CPUs - unless, as forcifer stated, you do a lot of multitasking. However, buying a dual-core CPU is still a good idea, because not too far in the future, a lot of applications and games will take advantage of dual-core technology - and then dual-core CPUs WILL be better than single-core ones. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.

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tehdigit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 120 OS: Windows XP Pro	dual core is a good investment and cheers for 2 monitors i might be doing the same :) __________________ i need money :(

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toxict3arz TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,283 OS: windows XP Pro	i agree i think that if u are a heavy computer user (like me) then u should get it . i mean ... its worth the time u'll spend waiting on ur computer to load in application im still saving up some money to upgrade to a dual core also im looking into dual screen also ive realized that having a dual screen will speed up the stuff i have to do on the computer since i don thave to switch back to one application to another (which is a crazy pain in the a$$)

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manofsorrow Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 89 OS: winxp	I just set up dual view on my computer with my new lcd and old crt. Its great to have. The one thing that I like the most about it is how I can run full screen games and such on one monitor and see whats happaning with another application on the other. I highley recomend it for anyone who does alot of multitasking or work that needs efficiancy. __________________ Asus A8N-E mobo Benq light scribe dvd-rw Amd athlon x2 4400+ @ 2.8 ghz 2x 160 gig hard drives in RAID 0 array water cooled 4x 80mm case fans controlled by a Vantec controller 42" LG plasma monitor Idle temp. 28C load temp. 34C (on average) Fully sleeved etc.