--- You wrote: If you use apps that are multiprocessor aware or run multiple apps at the same time, in that case you are lucky with many CPUs.
In few words if you don't use Photoshop (or other pro apps) all the time and prefer to play games, or use consumer level apps a faster single CPU is better. --- end of quote --- I have dual 800s but haven't actually been able to benchmark anything. Fianl Cut and Photoshop are supposed to be happy with duals, so I'm happy. I use MenuMeters, which gives the % usage of each cpu in the menu bar. They are usually well within 10% of each other but I always check out of curiosity. I've jsut upgraded to Tiger which allows you to turn off one of the duals in the cpu control panel, which can be placed in the menu bar. This would be an ideal way to get a general sense of the advantage of having two. Pick some useful and repeatable tasks in various multiproc aware apps and run them with one and then both cpus and time them. I haven't had time to do such a thing, but with Tiger, it would be easy. Anyone up for it? Rich -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
