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Originally posted by elevatedone
reply to post by popsmayhem
The AMD I'm looking at is a 6 core
From what I can tell Windows 7 Home Starter and Home Premium are limited to 2 physical CPUs, but can use any number of cores available to those processors. Microsoft distinguish between Physical processors and number cores available on a processor, so while there is little difference between a single 8 core processor and 4 dual-core processors from a user perspective Microsoft will treat them differently.
Taken from the EULA on the Microsoft site:
Licensed Computer. You may use the software on up to two processors on the licensed computer at one time. Unless otherwise provided in these license terms, you may not use the software on any other computer.
I've been looking at the number of cores that are permitted in Windows and all I can find is anecdotal evidence that Windows 7 is limited only by number of physical processors, not by number of cores available on each of the processors.
Originally posted by elevatedone
reply to post by Ashertron
I care a little about graphics.... we don't play WOW or Starcraft or any of the other "intense" graphics games.
Definitly want to save $$$$
Do NOT go for ANYTHING AMD unless you don't care about graphics and are just trying to save money.
Originally posted by elevatedone
reply to post by popsmayhem
The monitor I currently have is a 17" - Dell, not sure of the model, it's also
7 years old, it came with the XPS 410 when I bought it.
I can get a Dell 20" hd for $160. Probably going with that one.
I hope to get about 5 years use out of the next machine I buy.
I don't plan on any hardware upgrades after purchasing a new pc.
Whatever comes with is what I'll use and live with.
I can't build my own... wouldn't know where to start...
Thanks for the info guys, I do appreciate it.
Originally posted by elevatedone
reply to post by Ashertron
I care a little about graphics.... we don't play WOW or Starcraft or any of the other "intense" graphics games.
Definitly want to save $$$$