Can someone explain the significance of bus speed when comparing computers?
For example, on consumer machines from Apple and Dell.
Apple iMac/new eMac
Processor: 1.25 GHz G4
Bus speed: 167 MHz
Dell Dimension 2400
Processor: 2.4 GHz Celeron
Bus speed: 400 MHz
We've all been told by Apple not to pay attention to megahertz because of other factors. OK, what else besides megahertz and bus speed is there to consider?
For example, on consumer machines from Apple and Dell.
Apple iMac/new eMac
Processor: 1.25 GHz G4
Bus speed: 167 MHz
Dell Dimension 2400
Processor: 2.4 GHz Celeron
Bus speed: 400 MHz
We've all been told by Apple not to pay attention to megahertz because of other factors. OK, what else besides megahertz and bus speed is there to consider?