Author: William Bryant
Date: 10:20:07 11/16/99
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On November 16, 1999 at 12:49:21, Mark Andreoli wrote: > > I finally have to buy a computer and stop using the one at work :?)(133 hz/16 >ram).It doesn't have power or memory! I remember reading once that the faster >the better if you are going to run Fritz 6,hiarcs,rebel off of it. > > So "experts" is the G4 really that much faster than a pentium III? Will I >notice the differnce if Fritz 6 is running off a G4 when compared to a Pentium >III?How much Ram will I need If I am running lots of applications at one time >only to alt/tab in and alt/tab out. > > The two computer "kings" at my office bought the mac g3 a long time ago >instead of a pentiumII. They swear that it is a better system. (and faster) > Well is it.??Please think in chess software terms!Thanks ! I am looking for >opinions besides those from my colleagues. There are other issues to consider rather than raw _floating_point_ power which is what these claims are based upon. For integer operations, I do not know how a 500mhz G4 will compare to a 700mhz K7 (Athelon). The first is, thet Fritz 6, and rebel will have to run emulated. Hiarcs has a very good Mac version that should 'Scream' on a G4. Second, if you want this machine to program on, consider waiting 6 months for the second generation machines. The first generation use the same bus architecture as the G3, so the altivec data bus is 64 bits, not 128 bits wide with the L2 catch. This was to ensure pin compatiblity with exsisting G3 machines and allow a simple processor swap. The 128 bit bus will allow greater throughtput and therefore be even faster. Lastly, the G4 process is currently in short supply and therefore the prices actually rose (not dropped) on the current G4 machines. They will fall again when the supply catches up with demand. Personally, I'd go Mac, but consider waiting. Then again, the chances of me getting a new machine any time soon are so slim, that the point is moot. I just limp along with a 266mhz G3. : ))) William wbryant@ix.netcom.com
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