On 9/30/04 10:05 AM, "Stewart, Brian C" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Spew into the Cybertrough:
> Most Applications run many programs or tasks at the same time. That is incorrect. Unless an application is specifically written to utilize both processors it will make no difference if you have a 2nd processor. It will sit there idle doing absolutely nothing. > Two CPU's will allow you to do two things at once. No they won't. >Does it really matter if applications and the OS are not multi-threaded? Yes it does. As an Apple Certified Technician I attended a recent series of classes on processor specifications and speeds in Cupertino. They new Mac OS X will indeed utilize a dual processor architecture, but very few applications will. Photoshop is one that will. That is why I recommended going with the 733. Not only is the board architecture much improved you have a faster AGP slot and a 33% boost in bus speed that will more than make up for a 2nd processor in a Dual 500. It has a nice upgrade path as well. The digital audio series was also much less prone do hardware failure than the 400-500 single and duals. The 733 (I assume it is not a 733 QS but a DA) also has 3 cache levels that also greatly improve its speed. If you had them running side by side the 733 would kill the Dual 500 in almost every task. Kyle H. Hansen -- Jesus Saves...but Gretzky grabs the rebound and backhands for a goal!!! -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
