SpellSword
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I'm trying to build/purchase a new PC and it's been a long time since I looked into parts.
Unfortunately, I know almost nothing about processors, specifically the differences between single, dual, and quad core processors.
I've heard that most programs only use one of the cores in a multi-core CPU unless the program is specifically designed to take advantage of the multiple cores. So, if I have a dual or quad core, I may only be getting the processing power out of a single core, and thus would be better off with a strong single core since the mutli-core CPU's I've seen individual core speeds seems to be slower.
Example:
Single Core (3.3 GHz)
Quad Core (2.2 GHz on 4 cores)
Thus, the single core is faster if only one core is being used?
I've also heard multi-core CPU's can cause instability/errors/weirdness in some older programs/games. If I get a dual/quad core processor, will I encounter this kind of problem, or is it just an unfounded rumor?
I'm not experienced enough to do any modding yet, so please keep any recommendations limited to base settings on the hardware. (No over clocking.)
Unfortunately, I know almost nothing about processors, specifically the differences between single, dual, and quad core processors.
I've heard that most programs only use one of the cores in a multi-core CPU unless the program is specifically designed to take advantage of the multiple cores. So, if I have a dual or quad core, I may only be getting the processing power out of a single core, and thus would be better off with a strong single core since the mutli-core CPU's I've seen individual core speeds seems to be slower.
Example:
Single Core (3.3 GHz)
Quad Core (2.2 GHz on 4 cores)
Thus, the single core is faster if only one core is being used?
I've also heard multi-core CPU's can cause instability/errors/weirdness in some older programs/games. If I get a dual/quad core processor, will I encounter this kind of problem, or is it just an unfounded rumor?
I'm not experienced enough to do any modding yet, so please keep any recommendations limited to base settings on the hardware. (No over clocking.)