Dual vs Quad

This is sort of an extension of my earlier post, but I am now trying to
decide between the two processors.

I have read that the Dual will outperform a Quad becase most software is not
set up for the quad configuration (I realize that this is probably a laymans
explanation), so the quad, at this point is an overkill or a waste.

My question is...Does anyone know if Design Studio CS3.3 is set up for the
Quad processors? And is this a valid question?

Thanks

Gary

No it will not take advantage of. At this point I don't believe even graphics
programs like Maya or other 3D programs can utilize Quad-Core processors. Even
utilizing Dual-Core is beyond many programs because you still have many Pentium
4's on the market, as well as Pentium M's in laptops. If I had to choose
between the dual-core chips at the moment though I would stick with Intel Core
2 Duo. They typically outperform the AMD 64's, although I have not seen tests
between the Quads of both companies so I won't comment there.

So save your money and go dual-core.

As always...much appriciate your input...Do you have any idea of how long in
the future the dual will be the better option...is adobe planning on
utilizing the quad capablities, otr is it heating up the steak knife to
slice warm butter?


"SnakEyez02" <webforumsuser (AT) macromedia (DOT) com> wrote

No it will not take advantage of. At this point I don't believe even
graphics
programs like Maya or other 3D programs can utilize Quad-Core processors.
Even
utilizing Dual-Core is beyond many programs because you still have many
Pentium
4's on the market, as well as Pentium M's in laptops. If I had to choose
between the dual-core chips at the moment though I would stick with Intel
Core
2 Duo. They typically outperform the AMD 64's, although I have not seen
tests
between the Quads of both companies so I won't comment there.

So save your money and go dual-core.

My question is...Does anyone know if Design Studio CS3.3 is set up for the
Quad processors? And is this a valid question?

Quad's are really for systems that are going to be multi-tasking. Such as a
server running multiple virtual machines.

The benefit of Quad core is that you are really getting two sets of
processors in one machine, so your machine can run two processor intensive
tasks side-by-side.

Few people on workstations are going to be doing that. The one exception
might be high-end 3-D or CAD rendering. The idea is that you could start
rendering, and then jump into another application using the other dual core
while the rendering happens in the background on on of the other dual core.

-Darrel

So it sounds like if I get a machine that is running a dual core, 3 megs of
ram with xp, I will have all the power I need for the Design Studio... I do
however tend to have alot of different applications open at the same time
(DW, Flash. Fireworks...6 IE Windows, 6 FF windows)..

Again, thank you all for your input.

gary
"darrel" <notreal (AT) nowhere (DOT) com> wrote

My question is...Does anyone know if Design Studio CS3.3 is set up for
the Quad processors? And is this a valid question?

Quad's are really for systems that are going to be multi-tasking. Such as
a server running multiple virtual machines.

The benefit of Quad core is that you are really getting two sets of
processors in one machine, so your machine can run two processor intensive
tasks side-by-side.

Few people on workstations are going to be doing that. The one exception
might be high-end 3-D or CAD rendering. The idea is that you could start
rendering, and then jump into another application using the other dual
core while the rendering happens in the background on on of the other dual
core.

-Darrel

"3 megs of ram with xp"

I hope you mean 3 GIGs of RAM!


--
Alec
Adobe Community Expert

Gigs...megs...whats a couple of letters off between friends...


"Alec" <jacalartREMOVE (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote

"3 megs of ram with xp"

I hope you mean 3 GIGs of RAM!


--
Alec
Adobe Community Expert

So it sounds like if I get a machine that is running a dual core, 3 megs
of ram with xp, I will have all the power I need for the Design Studio...
I do however tend to have alot of different applications open at the same
time (DW, Flash. Fireworks...6 IE Windows, 6 FF windows)..

Having an application 'open' doesn't tax the processor.

Of those apps, none of them are really processor hogs even when running.

The only one that might tax a processor would be Photoshop if you're edding
100+mb images running complex filters on them.

-Darrel

I ended up buying a Powerspec, Quad 2.66, 4 gig of ram, XP, 2 500 gig hd
(raid) for 1000. Has an upgraded vid card...seems nice and zippy....

Thanks to everyone that offered there advice...
Gary
"darrel" <notreal (AT) nowhere (DOT) com> wrote

So it sounds like if I get a machine that is running a dual core, 3 megs
of ram with xp, I will have all the power I need for the Design Studio...
I do however tend to have alot of different applications open at the same
time (DW, Flash. Fireworks...6 IE Windows, 6 FF windows)..

Having an application 'open' doesn't tax the processor.

Of those apps, none of them are really processor hogs even when running.

The only one that might tax a processor would be Photoshop if you're
edding 100+mb images running complex filters on them.

-Darrel