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Article: This is only a test: a little benchmarking can go a long way.(Ripped PC)
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- October 1, 2003
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Benchmarks ... what are they good for? Absolutely nothing, say some people. For others, they provide bragging rights. But for a select few, they're a valuable comparative tool and a useful instrument for performance tweaking.
I like to presume that you're in the latter camp, which is why many of my columns include benchmark results. And it's also why I'm taking the time this month to assist you in interpreting those results and to help you employ the benchmark software tools effectively.
Benchmarks serve two purposes: They enable us to objectively compare various computers and components, and they provide a method for tweaking system performance. Whether ...