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TheRapture
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I am building a new rig for a good friend, and although I am currently an AMD X2 user, for this build I went with the P4 805D "Duo" cpu. Dual core is pretty spiffy and since they want to have this pc last a few years AND be cost concious, I went with the incredible steal of a deal on a dual core Intel. The next gen cpu wars looks to be favoring Intel and to be sure, when I build a new rig I will get whatever cpu fits my needs and speeds, no fan-b-o-y here 
The rig is going to do some Folding@Home, minor Photoshop work (hence dual core), and some picture processing/editing. Not to mention some Excel and Word on the side, but still on dialup (eek!) as far as the internet connection will be going. Running XP Pro SP2 along with a nice 19" widescreen LCD, no gaming other than Solitaire and 3-d Pinball
Before I deliver it, I plan on finding an ULTRA-stable overclock on the rig to have in check for "future" upgrades, and I will torture test that baby with some simaltaneous 3D and Prime, etc. Anyways, what are some of your experiences with this cpu? Unless they want it overclocked, it will be delivered at stock speeds. Don't worry, the buyer has given me full permission to see what this bitch can overclock to.
The rig is going to do some Folding@Home, minor Photoshop work (hence dual core), and some picture processing/editing. Not to mention some Excel and Word on the side, but still on dialup (eek!) as far as the internet connection will be going. Running XP Pro SP2 along with a nice 19" widescreen LCD, no gaming other than Solitaire and 3-d Pinball
Before I deliver it, I plan on finding an ULTRA-stable overclock on the rig to have in check for "future" upgrades, and I will torture test that baby with some simaltaneous 3D and Prime, etc. Anyways, what are some of your experiences with this cpu? Unless they want it overclocked, it will be delivered at stock speeds. Don't worry, the buyer has given me full permission to see what this bitch can overclock to.