How is Fractint effected by the P4's less-optimal execution of 16-bit code? I think I'd still prefer running it on an AMD processor. The only point where a P4 outdoes the Athlons is the specialized task of encoding video streams. Of course, I usually run Fractint as a task under OS/2 (used to try with Windows, but W95 can't really multitask DOS apps) and use the system for other things while it's calculating, so the system needs more than just a fast processor. It would be nice to be like Jim Muth and have a machine around just to run fractals on! David gnome@hawaii.rr.com On 19 Feb 2002, at 10:20, Pedro Lopes wrote:
So the bottom line is, if creating fractals is the main factor in buying a new machine, all you really need to look for is a fast CPU.