building a computer for my mum!

alanuofm · 06-21-2005, 03:35 PM

pentium 4 are known to perform better with video editing, multimedia stuff. any multithreaded application since HT has 2 virtual processors

**dragon2309** · 06-21-2005, 04:28 PM

Yup, as a general rule AMD's are better for gaming. P4's are usually better for working with, like having 4 different Office apps open and editing your holiday [pics in photoshop.

**Praetor** · 06-23-2005, 01:22 AM

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does all this PSU stuff really make much difference? i wasn't aware that it did.

i gave you a link to PSU 101.

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what is your opinion on those OPTI-UPS power protection things?

Incredibly useful

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06-21-2005, 03:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
alanuofm Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,630	pentium 4 are known to perform better with video editing, multimedia stuff. any multithreaded application since HT has 2 virtual processors