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Subject: Re: Help with new computer decision

Author: Chessfun

Date: 20:09:19 10/05/05

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On October 05, 2005 at 06:07:16, Sedat wrote:

>On October 05, 2005 at 05:36:00, James T. Walker wrote:
>
>>I'm looking for a new computer.  BB has a HP a1250N bundle for sale at $980.  It
>>is an AMD 64x2 3800+.  Comes with 1G ram,250G HD,15" Flat panel LCD,Double layer
>>multiformat LightScribe DVDRW drive, ATI RADEON 200 graphics, and Windows XP
>>Media Center Edition 2005 Software.  Is this a good buy?  I mainly run chess
>>programs and occasionally search the internet for different things.  Thats about
>>all I do with my computers.  I currently have 2 XP2400+ machines and one has
>>died.  Is this a good upgrade?  Do I need a new OS to run 64 bit programs?  I
>>tried Chess Thinkers and got no help.  Any info/help appreciated.
>>Jim
>
>Dont waste your time !
>
>Go for AMD 64x2 3800+ or higher
>
>These dual core processor are born for computer chess !!
>
>For exapmple i am owner of 4 machines:AMD 64 X2 4600+ 2.40 GHz
>
>Best,
>Sedat

I am right now looking at buying a AMD 64 X2 4200+ system price $1550 Canadian.
I have a couple of questions maybe you could help me with.

First I assume I can play eng v eng ponder on with each engine using one CPU?
have one engine a dual use the power of both? I could have an eng eng match
ponder off and surf the net at the same time?

Will all my current chess programs install without problems? I could I guess
remove a hardrive from one of my 2600's and use that as well but I think I'd
prefer to leave those running matches.

Thanks

Sarah





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