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    Dual core, tri core, quad core etc

     
    I have a computer with a single processor (Athlon 64 3200, Socket 754) running Windows XP Media Centre Edition.
    I tend to browse the web and watch DVDs on my computer.

    If I were to upgrade, what would be the point/benefit of having more than one processor?

    A lot of people seem to be getting those lately but I don't see the point.
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    Dual cores and up cpu's can make multi tasking a joy....

    Right now if while watching a DVD you were to open up 8 additional applications, odds are you current pc would choke and wish you'd make up your mind.....A multi core cpu would open the 8 additioal apps much better...

    If you don't want or need to multi task - keep your current set up till it dies.
    Imagine a world where dogs took bad owners to the pound...

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    Some applications can utilize more than a single core.
    So even though its only a single application, both cores are working.

    But dual core CPUs are CHEAP. You can find them for around 60$ and up.
    So why wouldnt you buy atleast a dual core......

    Realize that to upgrade, you'd need a new motherboard, DDR2 memory and the CPU. So it would basically be a new machine.

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    If the A64 is a socket 939 you can upgrade the CPU to a A64 X2 without needing a new mobo or DDR2.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JLK03F150 View Post
    If the A64 is a socket 939 you can upgrade the CPU to a A64 X2 without needing a new mobo or DDR2.

    I've corrected the original post.
    THe processor is Athlon 64 3200+ on Socket 754.

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    And if you're happy with what you have, then why upgrade?

    The newer chips and graphics cards are oriented towards hard-core multitaskers and gamers.

    For example, I have a $199 Compaq SRN something or other (it was discontinued and I found the LAST one at Best Buy!)...3.2 Ghz Celron (single core and 1.5 Gig memory). I can watch a DVD, surf the net, write a Word document, edit an Excel document and not experience any lags.

    Dual core or quad core will let you do the above, plus download a 500 meg file and decode/burn a DVD movie.
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