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Subject: Re: CPU INTEL Pentium D (LGA775) (Dual Core) 3.0 GHz

Author: Dan Andersson

Date: 13:34:37 08/04/05

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On August 04, 2005 at 13:48:39, Joachim Rang wrote:

>On August 04, 2005 at 07:42:46, Sedat wrote:
>
>>Hello There,
>>
>>
>>What about this processor ?
>>
>>-Is this dualcore processor means almost exactly like a 2 dual mashine.
>>-And can i run  engine matches with ponder on a single CPU(INTEL Pentium D) but
>>without falling the KNS of the engines?
>>
>>Best,
>>Sedat
>
>You should consider AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ as an alternative. It's just a bit
>more expansive but for chess the better design.
>
>regards Joachim

 Yes he should consider the X2. Especially since a decent cooling solution and
DDR2 memory for the Pentium D will even up the bill. Then the lopsided
performance advantage of the AMD chip will tell.

MvH Dan Andersson



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