Author: Joachim Rang
Date: 08:09:16 06/17/04
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On June 17, 2004 at 09:27:02, Uri Blass wrote: >1)Suppose that I bring a computer to the tournament and do not use a loan >computer. > >I will probably do it > >Can I keep the computer there or do I need to carry it every day to my home >and later carry it back to my home? > >2)I think that I will buy a computer from IBM and I am going for the faster >single processor that I can get before WCCC. > >http://www-132.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=-840&storeId=1&langId=-1&dualCurrId=73&categoryId=2588412 > >I think to buy the computer that has a price of 3770$ in that list if I can get >it before WCCC. > > >I decided probably not to buy dual because other people test it with ponder on >so I plan to use only ponder off in my tests and hope that everything is going >to be ok because I do not change my pondering code. > > > >I am not sure if I can get it before WCCC and I try to find out. >I will not buy it if I cannot get it before WCCC(It seems that I assumed wrongly >that the time that somebody in Israel can get a computer is the time that take >to send a computer from USA to Israel in the worst case but people tell me that >if IBM has not that computer in Israel it can take more time). > >IBM does not have this computer in Israel and if I need to wait more than 2 >weeks to get it I am not going to buy it and I guess that I will buy a cheaper >computer from IBM and another computer from IBM with 2 processors for the same >price. > >I decided not to buy dual processors and to concentrate on a single processor >that is faster if I can do it. > >I can later add second processor if I want. > >3)People suggest me for the same price to buy more computers and I want to know >what you suggest to do. > >Speed is important for me in WCCC and I am afraid that I am too late in buying >the fastest computer. > >I decided that building a computer is not an option for me and I need somebody >that I can trust who will teach me how to do it and I do not have somebody for >that purpose. > >I want to know what you suggest and what is the best deal that I can get now >for the same price that I need to pay for the computer that I plan to buy. > >Uri Hi Uri, I would strongly suggest to buy a cheaper system. There is an Athlon 64 3200+ with 512 KB 2nd level cache and 2.2 Ghz clockspeed available for about 300 $. An Opteron 150 or an FX-53 will be probably not faster than 10%. I don't think it is worth to spend for such a small improvement several hundred dollars. I think one can order a solid AMD 64 3200+ or 3400+ - System for 1000$. I'd rather buy three of such computers than one AMd-FX53 for 3000 $. If you want I will try to find a good store in Europe where I'll assemble you a good system. regards Joachim
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