Quad Core, any point ?

[BusError]

On linux and OSX, the cores are all in use, so up to 4 tasks gets the lowest latencies available. It makes things a lots smoother; for example loading a webpage triggers X parallel connections for images and stuff, and all these small tasks gets the lowest latency available when needed.
It just gives an impression of a faster machine overall /even/ if the cores are not all at 100%. It's the 'little things that add up' effect here.

I don't know anything about windows, but given that it doesn't support >4GB in 32 bits while the PAE CPU extension have existed for years, I'd says that they don't see very concerned about getting their OS running on modern CPUs.

 

[badbob]

Can't you select which core to run apps on in task manager by selecting ' set affinity' which shows your cores

Best to leave windows do it.

 

[Garz]

badbob is of course 100% correct.

There is absolutely NO need for a quad core if all you will be doing is surfing the web and using word.

From my experience, going to an overclocking/enthusiast forum and asking for budget/every day advice can be tricky.

It tends to be that people's perception of average use (in forums like these) is completely different from the real world home users.

For every day 'average' use even the slowest dual core will be more than enough. Just give yourself 2gigs of memory and you'll be sweet.

Dont waste your money.

True. Just because you can buy a quad doesnt justify the outlay. In realistic terms not many people stress a dual core enough to warrant a quad, even if ALL the software you used utilised it properly.

My 165 opty dual rips through 'everyday' use. Its only when I fire up a demanding game (2 years on from purchase) and tab through browsing/music/chat that the system even comes under stress.

 

[blackninja]

Stupid question - of course there is a point - if you need one you know it!

Turd.

 

[PhoenixUK]

Yeh, everyone should buy a quad.
Because there are many people that encode 40gb bluray movie, do 1gb encoding in CAD, fold, edit file in word, listen to music and play crysis on max details at the same time :S.

Why don't you all buy skulltrail with 2 extremes and 16gb ram in it, because it's is faster and will do your everyday multitasking job better.


Guys seriously stop talking rubbish and be realistic, how many of you play game, have 2-3 things encoding / rendering and do something else on top at the same time ?


And saying that quad is faster while switching between notepad, msn and outlook is pure lie.

 

[Final8y]

Yeh, everyone should buy a quad.
Because there are many people that encode 40gb bluray movie, do 1gb encoding in CAD, fold, edit file in word, listen to music and play crysis on max details at the same time :S.

Why don't you all buy skulltrail with 2 extremes and 16gb ram in it, because it's is faster and will do your everyday multitasking job better.


Guys seriously stop talking rubbish and be realistic, how many of you play game, have 2-3 things encoding / rendering and do something else on top at the same time ?


And saying that quad is faster while switching between notepad, msn and outlook is pure lie.

No one claimed anything of the sort to what you just said.

 

[badbob]

PhoenixUK, just give up they're fanboys. oh I was playing a game, alt tabbed to Windows. Did it within 1/quarter of a second.

 

[Final8y]

PhoenixUK, just give up they're fanboys. oh I was playing a game, alt tabbed to Windows. Did it within 1/quarter of a second.

No one brought up anything about alt tabbing accept you
calling anyone who does not see your view a fanboy is just an answer for having a weak argument.

 

[Gilbretto]

The op essentially asked,

'I'm thinkning of upgrading my CPU. I only use my computer for every day tasks. Is it worth getting a quad core or should i stick to dual?

The simple answer is no, the dual will be more than enough.

I dont think there is any further argument needed?

Just grab an E7200 and you'll be sorted. Notepad and calculator will love you! Joy!

 

[RizlaKing]

What is the problem with some of you for christs sake why are you so set against one type of cpu and why is it so hard for you to accept that people may find things different to you. Really some of you need to have a good look in the mirror and see how closed minded and narrow visioned you have become oh and you might wanna address that obvious pent up frustration while your at it. Absolutely pathetic getting so wound up because someone dare suggest maybe there is life beyond dual core i better get ready to start barking at people that get octo core as they are obviously idiots as well like us that have a quad.

 

[almichev]

What is the problem with some of you for christs sake why are you so set against one type of cpu and why is it so hard for you to accept that people may find things different to you. Really some of you need to have a good look in the mirror and see how closed minded and narrow visioned you have become oh and you might wanna address that obvious pent up frustration while your at it. Absolutely pathetic getting so wound up because someone dare suggest maybe there is life beyond dual core i better get ready to start barking at people that get octo core as they are obviously idiots as well like us that have a quad.

Took the words out of my mouth.

@Gilbretto - spot on.

 

[Pygor]

The op essentially asked,



The simple answer is no, the dual will be more than enough.

I dont think there is any further argument needed?

Just grab an E7200 and you'll be sorted. Notepad and calculator will love you! Joy!

Err that would hardly do, my choice is between the 2 CPU's I asked about, I have an 8400 at the moment, I was hoping to upgrade and move this one to a second machine.

 

[Pneumonic]

What is the problem with some of you for christs sake why are you so set against one type of cpu and why is it so hard for you to accept that people may find things different to you. Really some of you need to have a good look in the mirror and see how closed minded and narrow visioned you have become oh and you might wanna address that obvious pent up frustration while your at it. Absolutely pathetic getting so wound up because someone dare suggest maybe there is life beyond dual core i better get ready to start barking at people that get octo core as they are obviously idiots as well like us that have a quad.

nobody has suggested that... duel cores are excellent CPU's what was suggested is that there is no difference which having used a variety of intels latest duel and quad core I can say is not the case.. The OP probably doesnt need a quad core... but then he also probably doesnt need to get a duel core and clock the nuts of it either for day-to-day use. Its a simple mater of maths that 4 is better than 2 in situations where you have multiple applications running or you are doing work that can use the extra cores...

 

[badbob]

Why do you want to upgrade? Nothing wrong with that E8400. Not like you have a 1.6ghz celeron.

 

[Final8y]

I had Opera + FireFox open just now to compare some webpages & most of them non static & windows was asking to install 2 updates live writer & live photo gallery hit install & carried on browsing & Quad went upto 80% usage.

 

[Kaiju]

This thread is still at it?

I had Opera + FireFox open just now to compare some webpages & most of them non static & windows was asking to install 2 updates live writer & live photo gallery hit install & carried on browsing & Quad went upto 80% usage.

What's your point exactly? If a C2D did the same thing, it would struggle?

 

[Kaiju]

repost

 

[Final8y]

This thread is still at it?


What's your point exactly? If a C2D did the same thing, it would struggle?

Follow the posts & you would see why.
My point is that even simple desktop tasking can use push a quad if they happen to coincide with many non quad owners here saying that you would never get pushed on everyday tasks. No it would not on get pushed on static tasks like MSword,Notepad/Calc nor would a 486 dx 100.

No your C2D would not struggle.
But what i do find strange is that every time a Quad user says anything good about a Quad you get Dual users seeing it as an attack.

 

[badbob]

lol don't take it so personally :-/ we're not insulting your children.

 

[Pygor]

Why do you want to upgrade? Nothing wrong with that E8400. Not like you have a 1.6ghz celeron.

Not it's not, but it is going in another PC, not in the bin, so might as well try and get something a little better, hence my question on what way to go...