[wplug] New processor Opinions

[Gentgeen]

I want to say "sorry" to the list.  I just realized I sent this to the
WPLUG list instead od the LTSP list.  Not that I won't appriciate any
info you have for me too :-)

Billings, thanks for the link.


On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:52:15 -0400
Gentgeen <gentgeen at linuxmail.org> wrote:

> 
> Dear List,
> 
> I will be looking at upgrading my current system between now and
> November.  With all the new processors, I was looking for some
> opinions on what is the best "bang for buck".  I am currently running
> on an AMD 1GHz processor that was bought when they were in the $100
> range, so that gives you some idea.
> 
> The current server serves as BOTH my desktop machine, and as a server
> to 4 thin clients.  It is a home environment, with kids, so the usage
> is email, gimp, web, kids web games (lots of flash sites) and some
> kids games (Tux Type, Super Tux, etc), xmms for music, etc. all run on
> the clients. 
> 
> When we need to do "big stuff" (DVD playing, video editing, etc) then
> we do in directly on the server, usually when no one else is on a
> client.
> 
> I have to say that 90% of the time, everything runs fine.  But lately,
> with the kids getting older, and going to more Flash sites, things are
> really starting to bog down.  Or when everyone is running big apps at
> the same time (one client with OO, one with Nickjr.com, another with
> Gimp, etc) things get bogged.
> 
> I am very confused with the whole dual core, dual processor, etc.
> 
> Where is the best "bang for buck" currently?  I would like some "food
> for thought" so I can start to make a decision on all the other needs
> (Motherboard, RAM, new HD, etc)
> 
> Thanks for your time for this somewhat OT, and very personalized (I
> know that the real answer is "depends on what you are doing")
> question.
> 
> -- 
> http://gentgeen.homelinux.org
> 



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