I do have both
I do not find any difference at all .
So , maybe , AMD is the answer.
P4 assure -on the other side- virtually no conflict at all with programs and hardware produced having in mind P4
memory is the answer ( i got a gig too) but what I advise you is the following config.
MACHINE A (This machine it is only dedicated to Analysys)
PC P4 2.8, 1 Giga at 333, top HD at least 7200 ( i'm changing mine with the WD RAPTOR advised in the previous post)
2 LCD 21" 1 21" Analogic...
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