I currently run simulations on an IBM x31 Thinkpad (laptop), with an Intel 
Pentium M, 1.3GHz processor.  I am planning to buy a desktop to help speed 
up my work, but I am wondering if R is compatible with some of the newer 
technology that has come to market (i.e., Intel Core 2 Duo, Quad Core 
processors, 64-bit operating systems). 

Does anyone know the threshold or limit on R's capabilities, where buying 
"more computer" ceases to impact the speed at which R executes its task at 
hand?   I need to know what type of processor, how much memory, cache, 
etc., I should be looking for in a desktop.

Regards, 
 
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