Core Connundrum

Ruga · 09-06-2009, 11:06 PM

Hey guys, it's been awhile since I posted here. I have a little conflict that I'd like your help to resolve. I already gave my opinion, but I want to see what you guys think.

The local community school intends to swap out all of their 5 year(ish) old PC's with some new one's this year. This is about 20 computers all together (we mostly use Mac) and it's been narrowed down to two choices, both from the same company.

The system specs are identical with the exception of the processor.

Setup one has a 2.66 ghz intel duo core processor. This is the one I suggested.

Setup two has a 2.33 ghz intel quad core processor. This costs about 50 dollars more per machine.

I suggested the duo core because we won't be using too many newer programs so it benefits from having a higher single clock speed. I'm under the impression that most programs won't utilize two cores, much less four. The only noteworthy programs would be like Microsoft Office and some CAD/Drawing/3D programs

Tell me what you think. Thanks.

**Chef** · 10-06-2009, 02:17 PM

I'd choose the Quad Core, the apps you later mentioned will take huge benefit from the extra cores also future proofed for now and then.

MAC or PC?

**Strider** · 10-06-2009, 03:02 PM

I agree with Chef because it's a school(they'll be using it for quite sometime) and there is some 3D rendering applications.

It'll be a good investment considering the upcoming Windows 7 release and improvements in multi-core capabilities of software.

**bakuryu** · 10-06-2009, 06:56 PM

i too agree, quad core is better in long run.

Ruga · 10-06-2009, 08:11 PM

Okay, thanks guys, I'm glad I got a second opinion.

09-06-2009, 11:06 PM	#1
Ruga Junior Member (25+) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 46 Thanks: 28 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0 OS:	Core Connundrum Hey guys, it's been awhile since I posted here. I have a little conflict that I'd like your help to resolve. I already gave my opinion, but I want to see what you guys think. The local community school intends to swap out all of their 5 year(ish) old PC's with some new one's this year. This is about 20 computers all together (we mostly use Mac) and it's been narrowed down to two choices, both from the same company. The system specs are identical with the exception of the processor. Setup one has a 2.66 ghz intel duo core processor. This is the one I suggested. Setup two has a 2.33 ghz intel quad core processor. This costs about 50 dollars more per machine. I suggested the duo core because we won't be using too many newer programs so it benefits from having a higher single clock speed. I'm under the impression that most programs won't utilize two cores, much less four. The only noteworthy programs would be like Microsoft Office and some CAD/Drawing/3D programs Tell me what you think. Thanks.

10-06-2009, 02:17 PM	#2
Chef Hardware Support Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: C:/Program Files/Games/ Age: 17 Posts: 965 Thanks: 65 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts Rep Power: 13 OS:	Re: Core Connundrum I'd choose the Quad Core, the apps you later mentioned will take huge benefit from the extra cores also future proofed for now and then. MAC or PC? __________________

10-06-2009, 03:02 PM	#3
Strider Founder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Last City Zion! Posts: 3,539 Thanks: 287 Thanked 345 Times in 298 Posts Rep Power: 62 OS:	Re: Core Connundrum I agree with Chef because it's a school(they'll be using it for quite sometime) and there is some 3D rendering applications. It'll be a good investment considering the upcoming Windows 7 release and improvements in multi-core capabilities of software. __________________ Want to ask a question? Try This! A guide on how to post a question, reply to a post etc. Last edited by Strider; 10-06-2009 at 07:13 PM..

10-06-2009, 06:56 PM	#4
bakuryu ƒ(ψ)=Θº×φ Join Date: May 2006 Location: India Age: 23 Posts: 6,621 Thanks: 19 Thanked 645 Times in 603 Posts Rep Power: 87 OS:	Re: Core Connundrum i too agree, quad core is better in long run. __________________ Please don't click here

10-06-2009, 08:11 PM	#5
Ruga Junior Member (25+) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 46 Thanks: 28 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0 OS:	Re: Core Connundrum Okay, thanks guys, I'm glad I got a second opinion.

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