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Spot|DSE wrote on 4/23/2005, 7:00 PM
You'll not see a huge performance difference between the two, but there will be some difference. If you're gaming, it can be huge, or if you're overclocking, it can be significant. On the other hand, some sites actually report long-term use being slower due to the hotter performance. I can't comment on that rumor beyond what I've read, as I've not personally experienced it. I've got 1 MB cache on all but one machine.
I just tried to find the link on the Videoforce site, but it appears to be gone. I think they were reporting a max of 15% better performance in video editing, but I might not be recalling that correctly.
ezway wrote on 4/23/2005, 8:50 PM
Hi
I have run duals x's 2.6 for almost two years (July 2003) and wish I had larger internal cashe. The pre fetch is much better on the larger (more expensive) chip sets. I jhave a 400Mhz front bus with Intel NetBurst (I believe NetBurstt is a device made to disconnect you from the internet at the most critical moment).

OK I have run this system into the ground 24/365 and it have never had a problem. Now I am looking at the new multi-core stuff, much faster as no bus between chips). As you know Intel has said they have hit the wall for speed using current technologies, but the new MC's will givce us more power during this extended research period.
Another example may be my C++ compiler (MS6.0) creates objects three times faster than a single x system with the same specs.

For a 21 minute video it will cut your render time by 7 minutes (1/3) (Vegas 6 only), huge difference in price, huge difference in render.
I would not answer this question this way in another month, so really think about what you are buying, and what is just down the road for less.
Best Wishes,
Marty
xjerx wrote on 4/23/2005, 9:35 PM
Dual XEON DP 3.4GHz, 1MB cache, 800MHz FSB

another question...would there be a huge difference between this one and the 3.6GHz, 1MB

sorry for these kind of questions...just need some advice

thanks
jeremiah
ezway wrote on 4/23/2005, 11:31 PM
Almost identical on the charts, but that does not say no diffs. Over a 24 hour process the time would be less than 8 minutes according to my calcs.
Call Intel Monday and ask them for the VRd uidelines on both. this is a thermal chart that show the chip set values over a long period of time.
The reason this is important is that heat is what gets in the way of faster sets.
IBM had a refered chip set running at 14.x Ghz but the heat exchanger was the size of a VW Beatle.
Also your new system will be much faster than mine, most likly two times faster the fsb and faster chipset. (green with envy, happy for you)
Best wishes,
Marty