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Subject: Re: Some thoughts for those who are considering to buy a Dual processor PC

Author: Lonnie Cook

Date: 17:18:48 03/26/01

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On March 26, 2001 at 18:02:44, Christophe Theron wrote:

>I have seen a lot of messages recently from people who want to buy a dual
>processor computer or motherboard and are asking what is the best around.
>
>Out of curiousity, I sat down in front a sheet of paper, grabbed a calculator
>and started some computations.
>
>I wanted to have a better idea of how much better is a dual processor computer
>for chess, over a single processor one.
>
>Here is the result of my homeworks:


I know Chris, doubling in speed only equates ot 50 ELO increase, big stinking
deal!



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