I am going to buy a new laptop for computer chess.
Quad-core and the usual memory. Does Windows 8 seem to work okay with the usual GUIs and engines or should I try to get Windows 7?
Thanks,
Gerald
A new laptop for computer chess
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Amstaff
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Re: A new laptop for computer chess
W8 works Ok with CB, Arena, etc.
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Re: A new laptop for computer chess
Confirmed............fern wrote:W8 works Ok with CB, Arena, etc.
Fern
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Re: A new laptop for computer chess
Who are you, sir, to confirm anything?
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Re: A new laptop for computer chess
What is a good buy (laptop/quad-core) for computerchess?Amstaff wrote:I am going to buy a new laptop for computer chess.
Quad-core and the usual memory. Does Windows 8 seem to work okay with the usual GUIs and engines or should I try to get Windows 7?
Thanks,
Gerald
Are there any problems with heat/noise when it runs at full power for a longer time?
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Re: A new laptop for computer chess
A humble user of Windows 8......fern wrote:Who are you, sir, to confirm anything?
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