Some processors have 256k and some 512k. This can affect performance for numerically intensive instructions. I guess my question is simply a request for some reassurance. This is a Compaq Internet PC if that helps. I hope I'm not bothering anyone with my newbie questions.
Many people always have problems with hardware.
Ok, here's the deal. AMD and Intel both work fine on Windows. Celerons don't have good L2 cache. Brandname is pretty much the same as the generic ones. The best way is to build your own.