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Hi,
Having moved to a dSLR from a digital P&S, I want to start using the
RAW mode. That means the need for a lot more processing power,
something my PIII-650Mhz with 256MB RAM isn't very well equipped for.
So I am looking for a new PC now. But I haven't been in touch with the
latest processor/pc technologies, so I will appreciate
feedback/comments on:
1. How much difference does the new PCI Express make to PCs over the
older bus technology? I read the theory behind PCI express and it seems
like it will give a major boost to PC performance but I want to know,
practically, how much difference does it make?
2. AMD vs Intel P4 HT - How much difference in performance do you get
with P4-HT over regular P4. Does AMD have an equivalent and how does it
compare to the Pentium?
Ofcourse, all this is wrt to applications like Photoshop. I don't care
how do these systems handle database transactions or video intensive
gaming.
Mac zealots, please excuse ;-)
Thanks,
Siddhartha
Hi,
Having moved to a dSLR from a digital P&S, I want to start using the
RAW mode. That means the need for a lot more processing power,
something my PIII-650Mhz with 256MB RAM isn't very well equipped for.
So I am looking for a new PC now. But I haven't been in touch with the
latest processor/pc technologies, so I will appreciate
feedback/comments on:
1. How much difference does the new PCI Express make to PCs over the
older bus technology? I read the theory behind PCI express and it seems
like it will give a major boost to PC performance but I want to know,
practically, how much difference does it make?
2. AMD vs Intel P4 HT - How much difference in performance do you get
with P4-HT over regular P4. Does AMD have an equivalent and how does it
compare to the Pentium?
Ofcourse, all this is wrt to applications like Photoshop. I don't care
how do these systems handle database transactions or video intensive
gaming.
Mac zealots, please excuse ;-)
Thanks,
Siddhartha