I use computer to download pictures and store them and I also use word processor and surf the internet. I also like to save all my music to my computer. That is it. Do you really advise me to spend the extra money for dual core?
2007-01-24 09:35:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
None of the tasks that you listed are particularly processor-intensive. You would probably not benefit noticeably from a dual core processor.
2007-01-24 09:40:59 · answer #1 · answered by McFate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dual core necessity aside, a lower ghz Core 2 Duo will outperform a Pentium D. But for what you do with the computer, you really don't need either. Just get a Celeron D, and you should be fine. The second core isn't EVER used unless a programme is specified to use it. For instance, video editing software and SPECIFIC videogames use that second core. Most of the time you will also need XP Professional to even make use of those programmes. Home edition (with exceptions) ignores the second core. I personally don't know about the Duo.
2007-01-24 09:55:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
None of the things you have listed requires a dual core CPU, but I still think they are worth the money. Duel core processors are superior for feeding the higher end graphics cards boot times are much faster as well as launching any programs. More and more of the newer programs can utilize the dual core CPUs and we are starting to see progams that benifit from the quad core CPUs that are out.
I've got an Intel E6700 and it's great. Yes it cost more but the overall computing expericne is far better and I can confidently run any desktop software there is.
Good luck.
2007-01-24 09:43:00 · answer #3 · answered by Christopher H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dual core is good for people that want to do more operations at the same time. example you are using yahoo meeting on web cam, working on your pictures, downloading music and serving Internet and you want all the run smoothly at the same time. the dual can help you out wit this so you can easily use all the programs at ones. if you run the stuff at the time or less you will be fine plus they have a new chip that's better now they named it core dual don't no why they turned the name around
2007-01-24 09:48:14 · answer #4 · answered by freeminded 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AMD processors are somewhat at the back of in cellular technologies, even though it continues to be viable and that i believe this is going to artwork wonderful to your desires. in the experience that your searching for surprising overall performance and multi-tasking, Intel C2D is a ought to. I have been given an intel centrino duo featuring Intel center Duo w/ 2 Gb of ram and its dazzling. Its as much as you, solid success with your judgements.
2016-11-01 04:54:21 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, not for what you are using it for., duo core is more for games and programs. if you use wireless internet, it would make your internet faster.
2007-01-24 09:45:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dunno, but if you have kids or a partner that likes to download music, or watch videos etc on the net, then I'd advise it. They aren't that much more expensive!
2007-01-24 09:40:27 · answer #7 · answered by ellietricitycat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you don't want to be left out do you! No it is just the latest gadget then there will be another one, and another one and another one.
2007-01-24 09:39:42 · answer #8 · answered by Not Ecky Boy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends what u are using the computer for!
2007-01-24 11:39:18 · answer #9 · answered by kinkyshambles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not worth it.
2007-01-24 09:46:52 · answer #10 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋