I'm building my new system and I have 2 big questions:
1. Are 3 cores worth it? I was considering getting a 4 core system, but a 3 core system has been recommended. Will programs that are dual threaded or quad threaded work on a 3 core system? I have never heard of a tri-threaded program. The processor looks good and has a nice price tag attached. But I am worried that it will not age well in the next generation of quad core computer systems.
2. Is the AM3 socket and DDR3 worth the money and effort at this point in time? My budget for computers is not to terribly tight, but getting an AM3 MB with DDR3 streches my bank account. The system that was recommended to me included an AM3 Processor on a AM2+ MB, and I am worried that this too will cause my computer to age badly, since I will be forced in DDR2.
I am okay with forking out another 200$ for the AM3 MB with DDR3 (at 1333) if it really is worth the money, and will cause my comp to age better and have more upgrade potential. However if it doesn't help the computer all that much, than I would rather save the money.
What are your thoughts on the matter?
1. Are 3 cores worth it? I was considering getting a 4 core system, but a 3 core system has been recommended. Will programs that are dual threaded or quad threaded work on a 3 core system? I have never heard of a tri-threaded program. The processor looks good and has a nice price tag attached. But I am worried that it will not age well in the next generation of quad core computer systems.
2. Is the AM3 socket and DDR3 worth the money and effort at this point in time? My budget for computers is not to terribly tight, but getting an AM3 MB with DDR3 streches my bank account. The system that was recommended to me included an AM3 Processor on a AM2+ MB, and I am worried that this too will cause my computer to age badly, since I will be forced in DDR2.
I am okay with forking out another 200$ for the AM3 MB with DDR3 (at 1333) if it really is worth the money, and will cause my comp to age better and have more upgrade potential. However if it doesn't help the computer all that much, than I would rather save the money.
What are your thoughts on the matter?