Author: Stuart Cracraft
Date: 19:59:59 10/25/04
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Wait until dual-core is out and the price is halfway reasonable. Then convert your program to 64-bit and parallel processing. That will give you plenty to do. On October 25, 2004 at 11:58:31, stuart taylor wrote: >I think it's approaching 4 years now that I got my 1.4 Ghz. AMD computer and >setup, being determined that this time, I'd wait untill speed is tripled before >upgrading again. I was determined that I might even be prepared to wait for over >2 years, this time, and would not give in, until it has tripled, AND is at >reasonable price. >But AMD has not yet even reached 2.8 Ghz. which is double. The 64 bit makes only >a very slight difference. So what great accomplishment have I gained with a new >computer even NOW? (other small things for other small purposses were also >almost sufficient [in my computer of] almost 4 years ago, though, I hadn't been >able to exploit all its uses for personal reasons, of not having my own living >quarters). > >I'm however, aiming at getting the best laptop for chess as soon as possible. >Can someone tell me a) which that is now, and b) which it will be soon? >Thanks! >S.Taylor
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