2007-01-24 05:56:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
It all depends on what software you want to run on it. Basically, dual core technology replaces the need to buy a motherboard having 2 seperate processors on it. It's called Hyperthreading in the technological world. If you are just running a home PC using basic functions such as Office or Internet, I would say if you have the money, you're future-proofing yourself. However, if you run dedicated applications such as audio or video software, it really does surpass itself as the hyperthreading uses both cores of the processor - i.e. audio visual will use one core for audio and the other for visual and it also is incredibly intelligent as it utilises the computer memory to optimise usage.
I would suggest to go for it.
Hope this helps
Steve
ps it has really helped me out CPU usage wise as I am a musician and use Cubase 4. Speed is everything when you need it!
2007-01-24 06:07:06 · answer #1 · answered by steve 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No advantage in the dual core unless you run more than one program at a time that will take advantage of the dual core. If you are thinking of upgrading a 2.4ghz processor would most likely be faster in most cases the a 3.4ghz dual core since it is twined 1.7's. Wait for the 6.8GHz dual core I'm sure it will not be long coming.
alwaysundersiege they do currently have quad dual core systems gives you 8 count them 8 processors but how much money does one have to spend and were is the limit?
2007-01-24 06:04:09 · answer #2 · answered by Big D 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are doing lots of "serial processing", things such as video streaming, some gaming, file server applications etc, then yes a dual core is worth the money.
If on the other hand, you do a lot of work with databases, complex analytical spreadsheets and the like there are very good technical reasons that a dual core processor could be detrimental.
2007-01-24 06:21:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The biggest thing would be to spend the extra money to buy a motherboard that supports dual core so that you have upgrade options. Whether the speed increase is worth it is up to you. If you're rolling in dough and have a need for speed, there are dual dual core motherboards out there.
2007-01-24 06:03:17 · answer #4 · answered by Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would say wait untill quad core technology becomes widely available, because your computer is probably still "fine"
2007-01-24 06:06:40 · answer #5 · answered by always under siege 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes because basically it does two things at once so it is faster to run more than one program and it improves overall speed
2007-01-24 06:01:27 · answer #6 · answered by neutreno 3000 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋