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Subject: Re: AMD Athlon or Pentium 4??

Author: stuart taylor

Date: 03:49:20 12/12/04

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On December 12, 2004 at 05:54:02, Frank Quisinsky wrote:

>On December 12, 2004 at 05:36:56, Brian Katz wrote:
>
>>Is AMD still regarded to be better for Chess than Pentium.
>>
>>How does the AMD Athlon 64 2.4 Gig 3700+ compare to Pentium 4 fastest processor?
>>
>>I am presently using an AMD Athlon 2.1 Gig 2600+. Would upgrading to the 3700+
>>be a major improvement, or should I wait another year?
>>
>>Brian
>
>Hello Brian,
>
>I have different systems (Centrino, Xeon, Pentium IV, Athlon +, Athlon 64,
>Pentium IV Mobile in my collection). Since one year I cann't see bigger jumpings
>and this is perhaps a reasons that the systems today are "not" very expensive.
>
>After all what I read, booth companys have great ideas for the feature. I am
>sure the best way is ...
>
>01. To search a not exensive update to Athlon or PIV (I like Dual systems for
>chess) if you like ... :-)
>
>and then ...
>
>02. To wait of clear faster processors.
>
>I updated three of my machines for not many money.
>Athlon 3.2+ for an example with a good MSI board isn't expensive.
>
>Pentium IV 3.4 / 3.6 and AMD 64 isn't a big difference. I like more the Intel
>processors but I saw that the latest Athlon processors are really very good for
>computer chess.

What REASON, do you prefer the intel processors?
S.Taylor
>
>Good examples:
>Patriot is on Athlon proceessor clearly better, I believe around 50-60 ELO.
>King of Kings is on Pentium processor better.
>
>After all ...
>The most interesting chess system is since Pentium III a dual system. Much more
>interesting to look after a dual system. Believe me, you will have much more fun
>with your hobby.
>
>Best
>Frank



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