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Subject: Re: 2 important questions regarding laptop and other computers.

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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