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Core Duo vs. Core 2 Duo?
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<blockquote data-quote="Gav" data-source="post: 439387" data-attributes="member: 24221"><p>If you can spring for Core 2 Duo, you will get the following benefits:</p><p></p><p>- 64-Bit Processor, will run Leopard/XP 64Bit (And 32Bit) perfectly.</p><p>- A more powerful chip, not only do they have higher clock speeds, but due to the architecture and whatnot, also a better performer in general.</p><p></p><p>However the only downside to Core 2 Duo would be that because it is 64-Bit, it will not run 16-Bit Applications. Not a problem if your using Mac OS X, but if you boot into Windows, you'll find that quite a few programs still use 16-Bit installers.</p><p></p><p>Overall though, Core 2 Duo would be better if you can afford it, if not Core Duo is fine. My Core Duo 1.83Ghz iMac can handle 1080p HD playback with considerable ease, and 720p beautifully (heck, I can even use expose with live 720p footage <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />). (Again, can I point out - I am selling this iMac - see sig <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gav, post: 439387, member: 24221"] If you can spring for Core 2 Duo, you will get the following benefits: - 64-Bit Processor, will run Leopard/XP 64Bit (And 32Bit) perfectly. - A more powerful chip, not only do they have higher clock speeds, but due to the architecture and whatnot, also a better performer in general. However the only downside to Core 2 Duo would be that because it is 64-Bit, it will not run 16-Bit Applications. Not a problem if your using Mac OS X, but if you boot into Windows, you'll find that quite a few programs still use 16-Bit installers. Overall though, Core 2 Duo would be better if you can afford it, if not Core Duo is fine. My Core Duo 1.83Ghz iMac can handle 1080p HD playback with considerable ease, and 720p beautifully (heck, I can even use expose with live 720p footage :D). (Again, can I point out - I am selling this iMac - see sig :)) [/QUOTE]
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