Author: David Dory
Date: 03:00:17 02/22/03
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On February 22, 2003 at 02:01:02, Charles Worthington wrote: >On February 22, 2003 at 02:00:08, Charles Worthington wrote: > >>On February 22, 2003 at 01:33:32, Sally Weltrop wrote: >> >>>On February 22, 2003 at 01:03:35, Charles Worthington wrote: >>> >>>>I am continually being told "how much money I can save with $100.00 cpu's and >>>>$50.00 motherboards". Where does the assumption originate from that all people >>>>in the market for computers are looking to save money? I am a stock broker. I >>>>use my computer for many functions other than running chess engines. I was after >>>>realiability and performance. I cannot deal stocks on a machine that has water >>>>flowing through it to prevent a meltdown. Is this so hard to understand? >>>>Stability was far more important to me than saving a little money and rigging my >>>>machine to look like a fire station with hoses everywhere and water leaks. I >>>>dont_want_to have to go out and buy freon to prevent another three-mile-island >>>>disaster from occuring in my office. I want my machine R I G H T. The way it was >>>>engineered. When you have to plug your computer in next to a fire hydrant I >>>>think it's time to seriously evaluate what you are doing. >>> >>>I don't blame u there CHarles, i think in this day and age with CPU's being >>>upgraded every 2 months that it is foolish to overclock and this is coming from >>>a former OC'r >>>> >>>>Yes Sally it is foolish. > I expect that the 4GHz barrier will be broken within a year and a half tops. I >prefer quality and for my business it is critical that my machine be >stable...100%...not 99.999. :-) Unfortunately, however, we are but small voices >of reason and we are ignored. Of course that doesn't matter to me what others do >with_their_machines so long as they keep the copper tubing out of_mine_. It's your money and YOUR choice, Charles. Make it right for you, only. But when you ask for opinions, be ready to duck, quick! :) We are blessed with a couple of excellent sources for PC CPU's, and different ways to maximise their speed. Their is no one PC that is best for every one or even every purpose. Some people look at a sledgehammer, a framing hammer, or a nice 12" radial arm saw, and can't keep from smiling. Others can't get away from this kind of stuff fast enough. Same with computers. Everybody has their own preferences, (and strongly held preferences they are), based on their own attitudes, wants, budget, etc. Get what you want, enjoy the hell out of it, and let us know how you do with your CC ventures, please. But if you ask for opinions on this matter here - well, you'll surely get more than you want. :) Dave
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