Will you buy a dual core processor?

[bazooka]

I will when they come out.

[Faustus]

Not when it comes out. But if they are good maybe when they are affordable.

[VCDHunter]

I've no idea what that is so I doubt it, unless I feel really flush in which case I may.

[bazooka]

I've no idea what that is so I doubt it, unless I feel really flush in which case I may.

It is two processor cores on one chip. It is the next big thing. With this, you will not need hyperthreading.

Both Intel and Amd are starting to do this.

[shelbyGT]

in a few years when i need a new rig, i'll think about it.

[zzyzzx]

When the price drops to something close to the $50 level and I happen to need a new MB, then yeah maybe then. Might take 10 years for that to happen though.

[badger_fruit]

doubt it as they'll cost a bomb ... the next cpu i'm getting is athlon64 ...

[Capmaster]

I just bought a new one so It'll be a couple years. But yeah ...that's what I'll probably get. Unless they're selling 64-bit Athlons for a dollar by then Then I'll buy a few of them and find a WS SMP MB 8)

[rallynavvie]

I think some of the Opterons are already dual-core. I may be investing in a dual- dual-core system this time next year, maybe sooner. Hopefully by that time 64-bit will have more native support.

[Calypso]

probably not. i don't do anything that needs a lot of power.

[bazooka]

Before too long, the athlon 64's should be dual core as well.

[jimmalenko]

Not at this stage. If they become standard, well then sure, but not for a couple of years at least.

[yoda313]

Hello,

Nope.

Not until they perfect DUAL LAYER recodable dvds first!!! Just imagine the glitches with 2 PROCESSORS!

Kevin

[flaninacupboard]

depends how they bench. i wouldn't think that dual processor machines do twice the work, nor will dual core chips. surely it's all a marketing thing anyway, todays FSB speeds are double what they were just a couple years ago - they'll continue to improve. as long as core architecture continues to improve (Athlon-AthlonXP-Athlon64/754-Athlon64/939 is a good example) having two cores makes no sense. i'm sure the first dual core chip will be beaten by the latest and greatest single core in less than six months.

[rallynavvie]

i wouldn't think that dual processor machines do twice the work

You are very correct.

Hey, why isn't this in the computer forum?

[adamthole]

LOL, when I saw the title of this I thought it said "Would you date a dual core processor"

[Capmaster]

Ran into a sm. cumputer support guy I know on the way in to work today and asked him if he can get me one. He said in 2 or 3 days he can order one if I want it. 8)

He just bought me this 3GHz Xeon screamer so I won't be buying it. Just curious. Nice that it's available 8)

[shelbyGT]

LOL, when I saw the title of this I thought it said "Would you date a dual core processor"

I'm sorry for that wave of threads... I started it and take full blame!

[bazooka]

Someone voted for using tgpo as a processor.