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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