Multi Core Processors

[Long way 'round]

I'm buying a new computer next week and am a little confused about the processors. When they quote the speed of a multi core chip does it relate to the overall speed of the chip or the speed of each core on it's own?

I only surf the net, Photoshop (very large file sizes 35M plus), and edit video occasionally.

Is it worth getting an i5 quad core for £150 more or would a i3 dual core be enough. The i3 is 3.2 Ghz and the i5 is 2.5 Ghz the rest of the spec. is pretty much the same.

Any advice would be appreciated.

[Calos]

If your just want to surf the web, then no you do not need an i5 or i7 for that matter.

peace
cal

[Chris W]

Have a look on the Dell outlet store, I just picked up an i3 Inspiron R15 with a good spec and HD screen for £280 delivered. All that was wrong with it was a couple of bubbles in the lid cover (which is replaceable).

[an1mal_69]

Ebuyer.com

As with everything, get the best you can afford. RAM & processing power are your friend with PS, especially if your editing RAW files.

If you get a lower spec, chances are it'll be bogged down by newer software in 2-3yrs..where as a better spec will get you a yr or two further on before your feeling the need for an upgrade.

[Long way 'round]

So 2-3 years extra life for £150 more. No brainer.

Thanks for that.

[Overland Tonka]

Or cut through the crap and get a Mac....

[an1mal_69]

Or cut through the crap and get a Mac....

[slobodan]

Or put a dress on and get a Mac....

Do they come in pink?

[Long way 'round]

Or cut through the crap and get a Mac....

Oh it'll be a Mac alright. I don't have the patience to nurse a neurotic windows PC through every little operation, 2gig to run just windows is a joke and I've got enough on my hands (Wife, 2 year old twin boys, a Sibe Husky and of course the Surf) without the never ending maintenance of a windows PC.

My current computer is a 6 year old Powerbook G4, in all that time I've only ever had two problems. The poor battery performance, at least it hasn't exploded like they used to and hot chocolate courtesy of the 2 . It's still working but it's not running new software very fast.

So the new one will be an iMac.

[Vultch]

Rumour control states the new MacPros are waiting in the wings for Lion to appear..

[JUDWAK]

they will be multi core apples next