Go with the dual core and the greater amount of RAM. That is assuming all other things are equal.
R Andrew O'Brien wrote: >I'm out of the loop on the latest in CPU performance. I'm looking at a >three low end computer deals. One has a AMD 64 3200 + CPU, (basic PC >with 512 MK Ram for $289, no monitor) another a "64 X2 Dual-Core 3800+" >( 1 Gig of RAM , no monitor for $389), and one more ...the Intel® >Pentium® 4 HT 524 (no monitor , 512 Megs RAM) for $410. > >I wonder if people here would comment on these CPU's for digital modes >and the usual multi-tasking that hams do? I tend to run a logging >program, a couple of digital mode applications (like Multipsk and >MixW),Internet Explorer, email, all at the same time. > >Andy K3UK > > > > >
