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November 15th, 2010, 06:39 PM | #1 |
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Dell Precision 670 with both processors installed?
Someone is offering me a Dell Precision 670 with both Xeon processors installed. I can't afford to upgrade my aging dual-core 2.2 GHz AMD system just yet, and was wondering whether the Dell system would provide a noticeable boost in processing power? Also, is it upgradable?
Thanks for any input. J. |
November 15th, 2010, 07:19 PM | #2 |
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Unfortunately, it is not worth the trouble of tracking down drivers for newer operating systems for that system. The Precision 670 is actually based on the now-obsolete Netburst line of Xeons (which were themselves based on the old Pentium 4 single-core and Pentium D dual-core processors). What's more, the 670's Xeons use a core that's very similar to the 90nm Prescott and Smithfield processors, which themselves run at very close to their thermal limit even at idle.
In other words, that system is now at least five years old, and no longer fully supported in current versions of Windows. And most currently available prosumer NLEs won't run at all on that system. |
November 15th, 2010, 10:08 PM | #3 |
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Thanks Randall, I'll just wait and upgrade my processor/motherboard for newer technology.
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For the record, yes, the Dell Precision 670 does outperform your current AMD dual-core in video editing tasks. But why settle for that if that system is likely as old as, if not older than, your current setup? |
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I'm not upgrading to a Bluray burner for at least another year, or until I get a gig that requires it. J. |
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