Dual processors vs SINGLE processor wich is better? - Page 2

# 16 09-10-2003 , 07:51 PM

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# 17 10-10-2003 , 05:27 PM

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I wouldnt get a p4 i'd stick with an amd as they are cheaper and better thus when it's out of date in half a year you wont feel bad about buying a new one! user added image

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# 18 11-10-2003 , 12:42 PM

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Two processors make rendering faster. And no you don't have to use the batch renderer to utilize both processors, as long as they are in the same machine. Just tell Maya how many processors you want it to use when rendering, and that's it. Pretty simple. At least that's how it is on my DP unit using Maya for OS X. I don't know how it works on PC's, but I'm sure it's the same.

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WinXP Professional work very well!!
Maya work with multitreading above all during the rendering, but not only... I've an ATI 8500 LE and with a big scene Maya need both CPUs to move into the scene. and many other little thing.
Who do not appriciate a S.O. always ready to do something, during a Batch render too!!

AMD it's Cheaper but noisy ( FAN too fast )
INTEL it's expensive but quiet .

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# 19 13-10-2003 , 01:25 PM

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Ok, lets see now. It is my understanding that second CPU does not run at 100% efficiency. Both processors also need to communicate with each other, which can slow things down slightly. This means that Dual 1Ghz is not as fast as a single 2Ghz processor. Processors are not terribly cheap (and you need to have a mobo that can fit the two), so If I were you I'd buy a single decently rated CPU and spend the money you save on an extra DDR RAM chip or put it towards a new video card.

Computer performance is affected by the sum of all your components. Buying the best-of-the-best processor can only do so much for your speed when you take into account things like your GFX card and RAM. You need to match the quality of your components to each other to get the best value system.

I've got:
single P4 2Ghz
ASUS P4S333c (motherboard)
Leadtek Geforce4 Ti4200 VIVO
1024Mb DDR333 RAM
And I find that this system has been really good for the money I spent on it.

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# 20 13-10-2003 , 07:00 PM

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Dual processors are only great if you are looking at speeds you can't get with a single CPU, in other words if you are getting the best (aka the most expensive).

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