RyanSpaulding Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Hey guys, So I'm looking for a new comp...and I just am nervous because I've heard there are software issues with quad cores...some things wont work. Does anyone know more about this? This is the comp I'm looking at...I'm kinda on a budget. http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?&ref=cj&pfp=cj&product_code=346300&cm_cat=266088 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJLynn Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 $735?! It's amazing what they can do these days. The "important" software will all work. The issue is that most software doesn't use all the CPUs - most consumer software uses one core at a time. To put that in perspective, one core on a Q6600 is as fast as a 4.8GHz P4 would be if there were such a thing, so usually that's not very limiting. More rendering software will use all the cores, but most 3D software will only use one for editing. The potential compatibility problems you should worry about would be with Vista. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy L Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Wow, I just bought similar spec machine for $920 on ebay. But with a monitor and better graphics card. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=005&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=150136307912&rd=1&rd=1 I may buy one of those then Ive got a farm with 8 processors and Fry will Fly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanSpaulding Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 Man, this is tempting me again...$750 with instant rebate now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy L Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Wow, that includes the OS as well. Thats a very good deal indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanSpaulding Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 The only thing is, is it still a good deal after this Intel price drop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy L Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Have to wait and see I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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