Which processor should I choose? is cache important (ASIO)?

JGSF · Jan 25, 2005, 05:39 PM

Hello everybody! I'm planning to set up a new system for live use, but I was wondering if the processor cache would make any diference in ASIO/audio aplications...

I'm going to get an AMD XP@ at least 2000 mhz, but should I get a 512Kb cache Barton or a 256Kb-cache T-Bed? What do you think?

thanks.

CDsDontBurn · Jan 25, 2005, 05:59 PM

why are you going to get a socket A AMD chip? If you're going to get an AMD chip, get an Athlon 64. It's a much better processor than either of the two XPs you mentioned.

But if you must get an XP chip, get the barton. Runs cooler than the T-breds, and has the extra cache and a larger FSB than the T-breds

JGSF · Jan 25, 2005, 06:31 PM

Because I'm going to get a second-hand athlon XP for about 65€... I would pay at least twice that amount for a new A64, not to mention the motherboard... But still I have no answer for my question

Is the cache important in ASIO aplications (latency), or the FSB (by the way)?

thanks

CDsDontBurn · Jan 25, 2005, 06:37 PM

i'd say get the barton. AthlonXPs love higher FSB. The barton has 512K L2 cache, and a higher FSB than the T-breds, which makes up for the lower clock speeds. I'd say get nothing less than a 2500 barton.

**dj_stick** · Jan 25, 2005, 11:17 PM

2500 barton and clock it up to 3200 speeds on a 400mhz FSB

Jan 25, 2005, 05:39 PM	#1
JGSF HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 452 Rep Power: 0	Which processor should I choose? is cache important (ASIO)? Hello everybody! I'm planning to set up a new system for live use, but I was wondering if the processor cache would make any diference in ASIO/audio aplications... I'm going to get an AMD XP@ at least 2000 mhz, but should I get a 512Kb cache Barton or a 256Kb-cache T-Bed? What do you think? thanks.

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CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,777 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	why are you going to get a socket A AMD chip? If you're going to get an AMD chip, get an Athlon 64. It's a much better processor than either of the two XPs you mentioned. But if you must get an XP chip, get the barton. Runs cooler than the T-breds, and has the extra cache and a larger FSB than the T-breds __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Jan 25, 2005, 06:37 PM	#4
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,777 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	i'd say get the barton. AthlonXPs love higher FSB. The barton has 512K L2 cache, and a higher FSB than the T-breds, which makes up for the lower clock speeds. I'd say get nothing less than a 2500 barton. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Jan 25, 2005, 06:31 PM	Thread Starter #3
JGSF HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 452 Rep Power: 0	Because I'm going to get a second-hand athlon XP for about 65€... I would pay at least twice that amount for a new A64, not to mention the motherboard... But still I have no answer for my question Is the cache important in ASIO aplications (latency), or the FSB (by the way)? thanks