processor speed
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Posted on Apr 17, 2003 06:34 pm
coolo
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I'm assuming this is kinda like RAM in that you can never have too much. However, I was wondering what a minimum reccomended threshold would be (I know you can get by without too much, as that's what I'm doing now). However, my concern is that higher speed processors are going to start running hot, requiring more fans, resulting in more background noise. But yet, I still want to have good/great processor performance. For the sake of argument, let's pretend price is not an issue. Any specific reccomendations or advice?
Additionally, do people prefer Intel or AMD chipsets and why.
Thanks in advance.
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Apr 17, 2003 06:50 pm You shouldn't notice a huge difference. I'm on an old Pentium 3 700MHz and I'm pleased with it.
Yesterday was the first time I've ever had any trouble with the speed, but that's because I was in WaveLab applying five simultaneous VST effects to 2 hours (1.3 gigabytes!) of stereo 44.1kHz 16 bit audio. IT TOOK A HALF HOUR!! That's the first I've ever been frustrated with my processor speed, but then again, how often will I be applying that much effects processing to that big of a file?
Apr 17, 2003 08:29 pm hay coolo; walt & i have our cpu boxes in an enclosed rack with very indirect vents. no fan noise with two boxes running + the stero gear.
you could always mount the cpu box in the wall with the fans outside the room. by the way, we lined the rack with styrofoam.
MinkusMazBane of All ExistenceMember
Since: Mar 27, 2003
Apr 18, 2003 02:28 am processor speed is actually one of those things that has been exploited mostly as a market tool. things were pretty different when you were talking 486SX-33 and 486DX-66. now that we're into the gigahertz, the line has been blurred. what matters more now is certain things like FSB (front side bus) speed, cache RAM, all that techie crap.
i just bought a pentium 4 2.4 GHz system, using an intel motherboard. 2.4GHz processors are $170 here:
www.mwave.com/
i like that site because the prices are as cheap as you can find them easily, and they are both fast and responsive once you get to know them. i have been using them to buy many thousands in equipment for the company that employs me. good customer service if you ask for HARRY. that guy knows a lot of stuff, and he doesn't hesitate to go to their tech department when he's fuzzy on something.
i just switched from a pentium III 1GHz to his 2.4GHz, and there's a marked difference in everything. pentium 4's now have this processor architecture called hyper-threading that really works wonders with some applications, including multimedia ones (assuming you'd use some ;-] ).
i use intel boards because i never have problems with them. some other boards are super picky, but checking out MANY reviews helps too.
i prefer intel because all the AMD boxes that i had went squirrely. there are people who feel the opposite. finding out the truth is difficult, since people get all dogmatic about it just like the PC/Mac war.
just to clarify your terminology, "chipsets" refer to architecture of a motherboard that determines the compatibility with the processor (the term that you're looking for). for instance, the Intel E7501 Chipset is designed to work with the Intel Xeon processor (533MHz FSB), and is on boards such as the SE7501WV2. i just built two of those, and i have never experienced a faster computer. if anyone used those for recording, i doubt you'd ever have any problems with any plugins.
anyway, i submit that pentium 4 boxes are great for recording while being relatively light on the pocketbook. if money truly weren't an issue, xeon systems (dual xeon at best) would rock the planet.
hope this helps.
WaltChief Cook and Bottle WasherMember
Since: May 10, 2002
Apr 18, 2003 10:06 am The question is complex. To date my experience has shown intel to be the most compatable all around, AMD second, and Celeron the bottom feeder in the PC line up. Much has to do with wich platform was used for development and or testing of the application.
Apr 18, 2003 10:16 am Celery *is* Intel!
MinkusMazBane of All ExistenceMember
Since: Mar 27, 2003
Apr 18, 2003 10:24 am celeron is a lobotomized pentium III.
Apr 18, 2003 10:51 am a castrated one at that!
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Apr 18, 2003 10:34 pm Well I am going with AMD XP for my new box. I will retire my PIII to an internet and graphics box. I had great luck with AMD before and so far dB is having good luck with his. The AMD just seems to do the multimedia thing better.
Apr 19, 2003 05:59 am No, AMD does not to themultimedia thing better, matter of fact with XP P4's are a bit fast and they still render the floating point better. But they do not do it the 200% better that their price is higher...
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Apr 19, 2003 04:58 pm That is my main concern. I just wanna make myself believe its better.
