SDRacer48 Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Hi Everyone, I have one basic question, should I upgrade my Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz HT processor that is only supports up to SSE2 for a Intel Pentium 4 3.0E GHz HT (Prescott) that supports SSE3. My system runs effectively with the SSE2, but only posts and Xbench of about 40. I think my hard drive I have OSx86 installed on is partly to blame, but my processor maybe the main reason. It frustrates me that it takes firefox about 6 or 7 seconds to load, the same for other programs such as thunderbird, gimp, and msn messenger. Is this normal loading time for a hackintosh, because I know it is not for a real mac? What I am basically asking is: Will it be worth it to spend $80 on a new processor of damn near the same specs, except for SSE3 capable and will it increase my performace and xbench significantly? Keeping in mind that I am a college student with limited financial flexibility. Thanks in advance, Cody Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/61901-i-have-an-sse2-processor-and-just-found-out/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
phanguy Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 i feel your pain as i am also a college student with no money. =P though firefox usually takes that long to load on your computers first boot. cause i was thinking it was taking too long to start at first too. then i did some googling and found that it'll start up fine after the initial start from boot. though i also think you're looking for an excuse to upgrade. =P what i suggest though is to NOT upgrade. i think if you're gonna upgrade your cpu, then go bigger. go dual core. well that's if your motherboard supports it. but yeah! that's what i think. good luck on that decision! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/61901-i-have-an-sse2-processor-and-just-found-out/#findComment-438867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mifki Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Just buy a sse3 cpu, or one of the cheaper Core 2 Duo's. You will see a big difference in speed. And considering on a handful of people know how to make a sse2 kernel for leopard, it will give you greater compatibility in the future Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/61901-i-have-an-sse2-processor-and-just-found-out/#findComment-438878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDRacer48 Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 my board can only support a 478 cpu and I don't want to pay a ton upgrading, i just want SSE3 thanks for you suggetions Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/61901-i-have-an-sse2-processor-and-just-found-out/#findComment-438884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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