Author: Ryan B.
Date: 17:14:56 05/17/05
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On May 17, 2005 at 19:58:35, stuart taylor wrote: > 1). What exactly is the implications of RPM in hard disks? >a). in comparing 42000 rpm to 72000 rpm, In chess none > >b).what difference does this make to speed of computer functions, and which >computer functions does it affect? > will affect read/write speed. For chess this should not mater. >c).Does the new 915 chipset make the rpm slower? (I read that they make >something a little slower, but I couldn't understand exactly what, and if it >causes any handicap). > I really doubt it. >d).One computer salesman told me over the phone that it represents the weakness >or strength of the computer. Does he know what he's talking about? > no >2).What is the difference between the proccessors from Intel Pentium Mobile >technology, if it is 730, 735, 740 till about 770 etc? > speed >Thanks for any answers, information or opinions. > >S.Taylor The Pentium M is a very fast cpu and good for chess however for engines that hit the hash table a lot the slower RAM access of a laptop may slow things down a bit. Might try turning off ETC if it is an option in your favorit chess program when playing on a laptop.
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