Author: Eric Oldre
Date: 11:03:52 06/29/05
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On June 29, 2005 at 13:37:18, Juan Pablo Naar C. wrote: >Hi, can any program handle the dual cores of a processor, or to handle both >cores you need a SMP program? Dual-Cores should treated just like Multiple processors from a programs perspective. Those that can take advantage to multi-processors, can also take advantage of dual cores. >Also, which dual-core processor is better (or can >calculate more positions per second): > >AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4800+ Processor with HyperTransport and Dual Core Technology >or >Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor w/ HT Technology Extreme Edition 3.73GHz 1066MHz FSB >2MB Cache > >And one core only: > >AMD Athlon™ 64 FX-57 Processor with HyperTransport Technology >or >Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 570J w/ HT Technology 3.8GHz 800MHz FSB 1MB Cache > For most chess programs the AMD processors give you much better performance. >Also, please help me which RAM to choose: > >2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz - 2 x 1024MB (Intel Computer) >or >2GB Ultra Low Latency DDR PC-3200 SDRAM at 333MHz - 4 x 512MB (AMD Computer) > >Please, help me choose! I want the bestest of the best computer for chess. :)) > >JPN I'm not sure which memory is better. I think that lower latency would be more important that higher bandwidth for chess. So I'd be inclined to say the 2nd type. But this i'm not sure about. Maybe someone can correct me if i'm wrong. Eric
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