Author: enrico carrisco
Date: 12:10:57 11/19/04
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On November 18, 2004 at 20:17:00, Dai Davies wrote: >Hi There. > >This is my first post! > >I would be grateful for any advice as to which processor I should include in my >new pc. It will only be used primarily for running chess playing software and >databases. > >There appears to be two conflicting requirements for future software releases. > >I understand that the next Junior release is likely to be a 64-bit application: Hello Dai. Is this common knowledge? Perhaps I missed the boat on this one, but I didn't hear this was confirmed. As far as your computer -- you are on the right track. A64 will make you quite happy. If you can wait just a bit, the .09 microns will be available in higher speeds (right now they are available in 1.8, 2.0 and 2.2GHz models and 939 pin configuration.) Another cheaper and great option can be going with the 754-pin 3400+ 2.4GHz 512kb cache (they have also a 2.2GHz 1MB cache model, but the extra 200MHz is worth more to computer chess than the cache.) This is a good page to compare the speed of the A64 processors since many advertisers only list the model/rating (i.e., 3400+, etc.) http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_9485_9487^10248,00.html Good luck with your new system! Don't forget that if you feel adventurous, a 64-bit version of Windows XP is available for a 360-day trial. http://www.amd.com/winxp4 Regards, -elc. --- >This would appear to make an Athlon 64 the sensible choice. However: > >I also understand that Chessbase 10 is optimised for intel processors, in that >the program takes advantage of hyper-threading. > >There appears to be a direct conflict? May I have your views please? > >Many Thanks in advance.
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