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Great Scott · 01-07-2006, 05:50 AM

Hey all,

I decided to take that final step and build a new PC from start to finish. I've done most of the work before, but I think I'm ready for the big one. Thing is I don't quite understand EVERYTHING that goes into it. My question here is about motherboards. When you choose them I notice they come in several different socket sizes (Socket A, socket 478, socket 775, socket 754, socket 939/940) my question is what does this represent? Is this the type of processor that can fit in the motherboard, or something else. What is the current standard, and what is most cutting-edge?

My second question is about dual-core processors. Not sure I get the whole idea here. Are we talkeg double the computing power because you double the processing power? Do you have to get 2 indentical processors like dual-channel RAM? I want this PC to be cutting-edge but I am trying to stay away from 64bit processors just because of the lack of current compatible programs.

Thanks for anyone who reads and responds.

01-07-2006, 05:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Great Scott Insane Location: In a huge maze just trying to find my cheese	Motherboards and dual core processors Hey all, I decided to take that final step and build a new PC from start to finish. I've done most of the work before, but I think I'm ready for the big one. Thing is I don't quite understand EVERYTHING that goes into it. My question here is about motherboards. When you choose them I notice they come in several different socket sizes (Socket A, socket 478, socket 775, socket 754, socket 939/940) my question is what does this represent? Is this the type of processor that can fit in the motherboard, or something else. What is the current standard, and what is most cutting-edge? My second question is about dual-core processors. Not sure I get the whole idea here. Are we talkeg double the computing power because you double the processing power? Do you have to get 2 indentical processors like dual-channel RAM? I want this PC to be cutting-edge but I am trying to stay away from 64bit processors just because of the lack of current compatible programs. Thanks for anyone who reads and responds.