Re: Kitchen PC & Processing power

["Simon McCaughey" <simonmcc@xxxxxxxxxx>]

From: "Andy Laurence" <andy@xxxxxxx>

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> > well, what Ive noticed is using winamp to listen to 128kb
internet radio
> > runs the processor at about 60-80%, running some flash sites is
slow
etc....
>
> Interesting.  Are you using a lot of plugins?  I have certainly never
seen
that much processor usage, but then I tend to use lightweight software to
minimise requirements, and faff about trying to improve performance.
>

Im using the "new" skins, which are heavier, but I like them, and
want to
continue using them, so I'd prefer to up performance rather than optimise
software :)


> > I like your PIII suggestion, and I'd prefer to steer towards
intel if
> > possible
>
> yes, at those sort of processor speeds, they were far more efficient,
and
more resilient to heat.  I remember the worries about duff fans blowing
Athlon chips as they overheated.
>

yip, that's another reason for Intel, at least it shouldn't break. I love
your air duct idea - that sounds like fun :)

Simon [off to get my scissors and duct tape]