Author: stuart taylor
Date: 03:31:23 05/18/05
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On May 18, 2005 at 00:04:32, Robert Hyatt wrote: >On May 17, 2005 at 20:14:56, Ryan B. wrote: > >>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 > >Makes a +huge+ difference if you use endgame tables. > >From someone that does this. :) But would the difference between 4200 rpm and 7200 rpm be huge? S.Taylor > > > >> >>> >>>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. > >RPM doesn't really affect bandwidth. In fact, the fastest spinners actually >have lower sustained bandwidth because clocking the bits becomes a problem. As >a secondary issue, the fastest disks are not the best capacity drives, for the >same reason. Best SCSI drives for capacity today are the 7200 and under >drives... > > > > >> >>>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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