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James D. Andrews wrote:
> When looking at processors, what is the Manufacturing Tech (measured in
> nanometers) and how does this factor into selecting a processor and
> motherboard?

Put simply, it is how densely the manufacturer is able to pack the
transistors on a chip.

As an example, see:

http://www.intel.com/technology/arch...as_lhn+silicon

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Oldus Fartus

On Nov 10, 12:37*pm, Oldus Fartus <denis...@westozNOSPAMcomputers.com>
wrote:
> James D. Andrews wrote:
> > When looking at processors, what is the Manufacturing Tech (measured in
> > nanometers) and how does this factor into selecting a processor and
> > motherboard?
>
> Put simply, it is how densely the manufacturer is able to pack the
> transistors on a chip.
>
> As an example, see:
>
> http://www.intel.com/technology/arch...licon.htm?iid=....
>
> --
> Cheers
> Oldus Fartus

Ye know, OF, I have built a few pcs and not once have I "factored in"
"the Manufacturing Tech (measured in nanometers or any other code of
measurement)" when buying a motherboard & CPU. All I factor in ...is
how much can I afford!
Maybe that's where we all go wrong, eh?

sandy58 wrote:
> On Nov 10, 12:37 pm, Oldus Fartus <denis...@westozNOSPAMcomputers.com>
> wrote:
>> James D. Andrews wrote:
>>> When looking at processors, what is the Manufacturing Tech (measured in
>>> nanometers) and how does this factor into selecting a processor and
>>> motherboard?
>> Put simply, it is how densely the manufacturer is able to pack the
>> transistors on a chip.
>>
>> As an example, see:
>>
>> http://www.intel.com/technology/arch...licon.htm?iid=...
>>
>> --
>> Cheers
>> Oldus Fartus
>
> Ye know, OF, I have built a few pcs and not once have I "factored in"
> "the Manufacturing Tech (measured in nanometers or any other code of
> measurement)" when buying a motherboard & CPU. All I factor in ...is
> how much can I afford!
> Maybe that's where we all go wrong, eh?

You have been reading my mail.

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Oldus Fartus