what are the guidelines and requirements for that cpu?
2007-01-03 01:55:13 · 6 answers · asked by jonathan m 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
A dual core processor doubles the effective processing power as compared to a single core processor (the old ones). Since there are two cores, processing power can be combined in a larger number of ways to result in better multitasking. Cache is a measure of how quickly the processor can access the hard drive and RAM. More cache means less time spent moving information between components. Dual core processors have a greatly improved cache over the old single core processors.
As far as guidelines and requirements for a dual core processor, the main factor is your motherboard. You need a motherboard that has a processor slot made for a dual core, or you're stuck at that essential step of building a computer. Some old motherboards may have the correct socket/slot for a new processor...check yours out. When you upgrade to dual core, you'll probably want to upgrade your RAM so your computer's activities don't bottleneck at the RAM. A faster SATA hard drive would also be helpful, as it would speed up access time to your data.
You can research specific motherboards and processors on sites like newegg.com, where details are listed for every item sold. These sites are helpful even if you don't actually buy from them because you can double-check the compatibility of all your components.
Hope I helped.
2007-01-03 02:14:11 · answer #1 · answered by Aewin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The previous answer regarding two processors in one is correct.
The concept is that if you are doing basic functions(i.e. composing and email, writing a term paper on a word processor) only one half of the processor is actually operating. The second half starts up when you are performing more processor intensive functions like manipulating graphics, multimedia, gaming etc.
By separating the processor, you gain efficiency.
2007-01-03 10:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by ishootpix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you saying you want to install one? The motherboard chipset must be able to accommodate it. Some boards built when they were coming out will work, but will require a BIOS flash. Anyway, it's the mobo that will determine if you can install one or not.
2007-01-03 10:06:14 · answer #3 · answered by Wurm™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means 1 cpu contains two hearts
its 64 bit proccessor and support hyper thrading and contains large cache it can access more ram than usual
2007-01-03 10:02:39 · answer #4 · answered by curious 123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really means two processors or one processor that can act as two ( meaning you can have two separate functions that have no effect on each other )
2007-01-03 09:58:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have two logic center .but have onememory.
2007-01-03 10:26:55 · answer #6 · answered by tiger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋