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What is the fastest a PC can do a model??
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Send message Joined: 17 Mar 06 Posts: 14 Credit: 81,978 RAC: 0 |
Mine seems to average about 1800hrs to complete a model. What kind of speed would I see with an \"up to date PC\"? I am talking somehting like a dual core or a quad core CPU. Right now I just have an AMD 64bit 3200+ (2.2Ghz or so) and 2GB of RAM. http://www.boincstats.com/signature/user_638784_project2.gif |
 MikeMarsUK Send message Joined: 13 Jan 06 Posts: 1498 Credit: 15,613,038 RAC: 0 |
A Core2Duo will do somewhere from 1.2s/ts to 1.5s/ts, which is around 1,500 - 1,700 hours. Are you sure 1800 hours is accurate? That seems a little quick (2200-2400 would be more typical for a CPU like yours. With careful overclocking and very fast memory you can get it down to 1950 hours or so). Quad core isn\'t any quicker for a particular model, but does allow you to run 4 models at the same time (so the *throughput* is much higher). You could drop in an X2 3800 and double the amount of models you do in the same time. The 3800 is very cheap at the moment and can be overclocked (with care - overenthusiastic overclocking will make models crash). But you need to make sure you get the correct socket. In a few months time, AMD\'s Barcelona will be released, and it could well regain the performance crown. I'm a volunteer and my views are my own. News and Announcements and FAQ |
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Send message Joined: 17 Mar 06 Posts: 14 Credit: 81,978 RAC: 0 |
I dont think my current PC mobo can support any dual core. Really want to avoid doing a \"half way\" upgrade just to get by. Not in any big rush. They have a nice Visionman system on tigerdirect for less then $2000 that is pretty stock (AMD X2 something, 4GB RAM, GF8800 card.) Hope the price comes down. |
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MikeMarsUK Send message Joined: 13 Jan 06 Posts: 1498 Credit: 15,613,038 RAC: 0 |
Pretty much every Socket 939 or AM2 motherboard can support dual core (sometimes a bios update is required). The Athlon series was designed from the start to include dual cores. Which motherboard is it, and what type of socket is it? 4GB RAM will not be usable by XP or Vista 32-bit, you\'ll only see 2.75GB - 3.5GB depending on the chipset. You\'ll need a 64 bit operating system to use the lot. Also using 4 sticks of RAM in a socket 939 motherboard will slow your system down (it prefers 2 sticks). I'm a volunteer and my views are my own. News and Announcements and FAQ |
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