Quad core processors - the future is here!

You've always been fairly on top of things in the way of technology.You were one of the first people to buy and use a cell phone on a consistent basis.You've always been eager to experiment with new technology as soon as it arrives.Everything from digital cameras to black berries, to laptop computers and plasma screen TVs-you've tried it all!

And when you heard about dual core processors, you were one of the first to jump on it.As a serious gamer, it seemed like the natural thing to do, and all your friends and co-workers were in awe of your super fast and efficient computer.After all, a dual core processor is pretty sweet.Who wouldn't want the benefits it offers?

Having a dual core processor is like having twice as much power and processing ability!Your computer programs will speed up and therefore so will the amount of work you can accomplish.Your computer will be able to multi-task even better (even if you can't) than ever before. You can run your computer system 24 hours a day without it getting mad at you and randomly shutting off.You can continuously download files, run back-ups, scan for viruses and operate web servers.You can even do more entertainment designing and run more advanced photography programs.And with only a few minor glitches (such as not getting along very well with Windows-but let's be honest-not everyone does get along well with Windows), who could ask for more?

At least that's what you thought..until now.

You didn't think things could get better.But things did get better.And they'll probably continue to get better as time goes on.And then you heard about a wonder of all wonders:Quad Core Processors!

Just when the hype about dual core processors was dying down, AMD and Intel released its first quad core processor in early 2007.These quad core processors are made for dual core processing servers-meaning that each servers will basically be eight core processor servers (two processors times four cores each).Just think of the power!

And not only did Intel release this super-powered processor, but they project that by the end of the decade, chips with tens of cores will be possible; in 10 years, maybe hundreds of cores will be possible!

So just in case you're not excited by now, let me tell you some of the advantages to having a quad core processor, or multiple cores in general.First, it decreases the overall energy consumption while maintaining equivalent or superior levels of performance.Second, by integrating processor cores into the same silicon chip, you increase performance by reducing the pathways on which the data must travel.

One potential disadvantages to quad core processors is that they have been rumored to use more power than dual core processors.Quad core processors may be only the type of thing you want if you're looking for high-performance technology or you are over enthusiastic about new technological advances.This is not to say that quad cores are not power efficient-they are still quite energy efficient.But if you're very concerned about power, you may want to stick with the dual core processors.Low power quad cores will become available as the design of quad core processors is perfected.Another disadvantage is that at least for the first while, quad core processors can be quite pricey, ranging around two thousand dollars.That's a far cry from the much more affordable dual core processors.

Start looking for your quad core processor today.The future is in quad core processors.And don't you want to be a part of it?