What CPU Do You Use?

JavaFox · Jun 8, 2003, 05:41 AM

We had a poll like this a while back, and the results came back overwhelmingly in favor of AMD. I am interested to see if the tides have changed at all, with the P4 having struck back in such a powerful way.

So... what CPU do you use in your MAIN rig?

eyeguy616 · Jun 8, 2003, 06:35 AM

I use AMD mostly becuase of the high bang/buck. I got my 2500+ w/hsf for $96 !!

Although, the more I read about VIA's new C3 Nehemia processor, the more it makes me want to get one and make file server / PVR / DVD / Audio player out of it. Here is a great site that features "projects" involving VIA's tiny C3 mobos. Super-sweeeet....

~eyeguy616

MikeDaMan · Jun 8, 2003, 07:02 AM

I agree with eyeguy. I'm still using AMD mainly because its a lot cheaper than Intel and just as fast, if not faster.

BWX · Jun 8, 2003, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MikeDaMan
I agree with eyeguy. I'm still using AMD mainly because its a lot cheaper than Intel and just as fast, if not faster.

AMD- much better price/performance ratio.

I have a trusty 1800xp palaminonow- showing it's age. My "upgrade" will be a lower rated 1700xp, funny kinda- But with a new N force 2 the 1700xp (tbredB- JIUHB) OC'd will give me all I need for a year if not more.

JavaFox · Jun 8, 2003, 07:38 AM

Yeah. My 1700+ is humming along at a toasty 2900+ (2.33GHz) right now. Sweet.

BWX · Jun 8, 2003, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JavaFox
Yeah. My 1700+ is humming along at a toasty 2900+ (2.33GHz) right now. Sweet.

I know man, that is SO awsome- Just think, what will you get for 60 bucks in an Intel chip? An old pentiumIII maybe? No one can argue with the amazing value and performance of many of AMD's chips.

I'm sold on them.

JavaFox · Jun 8, 2003, 07:51 AM

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Originally posted by BWX232
I know man, that is SO awsome- Just think, what will you get for 60 bucks in an Intel chip? An old pentiumIII maybe? No one can argue with the amazing value and performance of many of AMD's chips. I'm sold on them.

You could get a used P4 1.6A for $60, I suppose. But while those are pretty decent overclockers, I can't say I remember them hitting 2900+ to 3200+ speeds as easily as the new 1700+s.

Well, at any rate, as far as new products go, AMD's value cannot be understated. I mean, come on, P4 1.8As are still well over $100 -- you can get 2500+ Bartons for $90

fornicatarachnid · Jun 8, 2003, 11:52 AM

AMD Athlon XP2400 @ 2.05 Ghz

JLP · Jun 8, 2003, 12:06 PM

All of my systems use AMD Athlons (1200MHz - 2100+). And they are all working great and give you the most for the money you spend.

Zardon · Jun 8, 2003, 01:03 PM

I used to be primarily an Intel man, ive still fond memories of my Pentium 120 and playing mechwarrior.

Since the thunderbirds ive been sold on AMD, mainly as everyone says, price to performance ratio.

currently im running a barton 3000+ @ 2500mhz (around 3500+ on current AMD figures).

They make awesome processors, hopefully they can continue to keep making them.

Jun 8, 2003, 01:33 PM

I've always used amd and still do, my main rig has 2500+ barton, I got amd in all 5 of my other machines too, all the way down to a slot A athlon (code name argon

)

***Veridian3*** · Jun 8, 2003, 01:58 PM

I have one of each... XP2000+ and a P4 2.53...but the 2.53 is in a machine running 2k3 server for some coursework i'm doing so my main rig is the AMD. Now i have a 2600+ arriving sometime this week....can't wait.

Stu

nForcer · Jun 8, 2003, 01:59 PM

Diehard Intel fan. Built systems using both - had best luck with Intel systems. You get what you pay for.

Veeoh · Jun 8, 2003, 02:04 PM

AMD Athlon XP 2400+ running at 2.076ghz

Y2Stu · Jun 8, 2003, 02:09 PM

i am a built by Intel Man

tek · Jun 8, 2003, 02:20 PM

Right now AMD Athlon XP2100+ at stock (Palomino)
Soon - AMD Athlon XP1700+ Tbred-B JIUHB 1.5V

Btw: INTEL BLOWS DONKEY BALLS

choppy9er · Jun 8, 2003, 02:24 PM

I have four systems now(addicted!!),1 2400+,2 2100+,1 1700+.I really like the Thoroughbred AMD chips because of their speed and value.I have them all running 2.2 gig and over.Choppy

Jamboguy · Jun 8, 2003, 02:32 PM

Imo Intel CPU's are far superior and are a lot more stable. Cost is becoming a lot closer too.

Stafford · Jun 8, 2003, 02:33 PM

I won't even really consider Intel now.

Still using an Athlon 900@1Ghz though

I'm considering the Athlon XP 2500+ (Barton) w/ 512K L2 cache on an Abit NF7-S.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jun 8, 2003, 02:36 PM

barton 2500+ ... amd rules

Chaos · Jun 8, 2003, 02:39 PM

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Originally posted by The_Neon_Cowboy
barton 2500+ ... amd rules

I second that :-P

Guess it's time to update my sig

tek · Jun 8, 2003, 02:45 PM

I suggest to anyone, either the 2500+ Barton or the 1700+ Tbred-B @ www.newegg.com / http://www.heatsinkstore.com/

Jamboguy · Jun 8, 2003, 02:52 PM

I suggest an 800 FSB board with a nice HT Intel CPU

Kgentatszu] · Jun 8, 2003, 02:55 PM

[SIZE=xx-large]I WANT AMD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/SIZE]

trilobyte · Jun 8, 2003, 02:58 PM

Currently running on an Athlon XP 1900+ (1.61GHz)

Y2Stu · Jun 8, 2003, 03:00 PM

[SIZE=xx-large]Get an Intel Chip There better

[/SIZE]

IronChisel · Jun 8, 2003, 03:03 PM

I am on my 6th computer with an AMD and my next one will make 7. (If the clawhammer lives up to expectations that is)

Vehicon · Jun 8, 2003, 03:13 PM

Intel for me all the way baby!

Kgentatszu] · Jun 8, 2003, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Y2Stu
[SIZE=xx-large]Get an Intel Chip There better [/SIZE]

after looking at tons and tons of reviews..........[SIZE=x-large]no, they're NOT[/SIZE]

Falstaff · Jun 8, 2003, 03:27 PM

gonna build the next with AMD...more economical I think, but the newest intels all use the same cores, so they are all equally overclockable...just need a front side bus that can really pull the potential out of them.......and I have a 1.26 intel overclocked to 1.3 or so (stable) works just fine..

Jun 8, 2003, 05:41 AM	#1
JavaFox E Pluribus Unum Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,203 Rep Power: 0	What CPU Do You Use? We had a poll like this a while back, and the results came back overwhelmingly in favor of AMD. I am interested to see if the tides have changed at all, with the P4 having struck back in such a powerful way. So... what CPU do you use in your MAIN rig?

Jun 8, 2003, 06:35 AM	#2
eyeguy616 ZZzzzzzzzzzz........... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 324 Rep Power: 0	AMD = bangbangbang I use AMD mostly becuase of the high bang/buck. I got my 2500+ w/hsf for $96 !! Although, the more I read about VIA's new C3 Nehemia processor, the more it makes me want to get one and make file server / PVR / DVD / Audio player out of it. Here is a great site that features "projects" involving VIA's tiny C3 mobos. Super-sweeeet.... ~eyeguy616

Jun 8, 2003, 07:02 AM	#3
MikeDaMan DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 874 Rep Power: 0	I agree with eyeguy. I'm still using AMD mainly because its a lot cheaper than Intel and just as fast, if not faster. __________________ DFI Lanpart UT 250GB motherboard. 1GB 2X512 Crucial Ballistix PC 3200. AMD Athlon 64 3400+. Retail ATI Radeon X850XT PE AGP

Jun 8, 2003, 12:06 PM	#9
JLP DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Slovenia Posts: 249 Rep Power: 0	AMD All of my systems use AMD Athlons (1200MHz - 2100+). And they are all working great and give you the most for the money you spend.

Jun 8, 2003, 01:33 PM	#11
kernel Guest Posts: n/a	Always AMD I've always used amd and still do, my main rig has 2500+ barton, I got amd in all 5 of my other machines too, all the way down to a slot A athlon (code name argon )

Jun 8, 2003, 07:38 AM	Thread Starter #5
JavaFox E Pluribus Unum Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,203 Rep Power: 0	Yeah. My 1700+ is humming along at a toasty 2900+ (2.33GHz) right now. Sweet.

Jun 8, 2003, 11:52 AM	#8
fornicatarachnid Clanless Join Date: May 2002 Location: On the web, England UK Posts: 714 Rep Power: 0	AMD Athlon XP2400 @ 2.05 Ghz

Jun 8, 2003, 01:03 PM	#10
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	I used to be primarily an Intel man, ive still fond memories of my Pentium 120 and playing mechwarrior. Since the thunderbirds ive been sold on AMD, mainly as everyone says, price to performance ratio. currently im running a barton 3000+ @ 2500mhz (around 3500+ on current AMD figures). They make awesome processors, hopefully they can continue to keep making them.

Jun 8, 2003, 01:58 PM	#12
*Veridian3* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cloaked Posts: 5,027 Rep Power: 181	I have one of each... XP2000+ and a P4 2.53...but the 2.53 is in a machine running 2k3 server for some coursework i'm doing so my main rig is the AMD. Now i have a 2600+ arriving sometime this week....can't wait. Stu

Jun 8, 2003, 01:59 PM	#13
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	Diehard Intel fan. Built systems using both - had best luck with Intel systems. You get what you pay for.

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Veeoh DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South UK Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0	AMD Athlon XP 2400+ running at 2.076ghz

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Y2Stu HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Blackpool, UK Posts: 56 Rep Power: 0	i am a built by Intel Man __________________

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tek DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, US Posts: 2,103 Rep Power: 0	Right now AMD Athlon XP2100+ at stock (Palomino) Soon - AMD Athlon XP1700+ Tbred-B JIUHB 1.5V Btw: INTEL BLOWS DONKEY BALLS __________________ [COLOR=White][/COLOR]

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choppy9er DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Weatherford,Texas Posts: 42 Rep Power: 0	What CPU Do You Use I have four systems now(addicted!!),1 2400+,2 2100+,1 1700+.I really like the Thoroughbred AMD chips because of their speed and value.I have them all running 2.2 gig and over.Choppy __________________ Gigabyte K8NS Ultra-939 AMD 3000+Winchester 512 Patriot XBL(2x512) Thermaltake Venus 12 (2) Maxtor D740X 40gig Highpoint Rocket Raid PCI Striped Sapphire Radeon 9500 Softmodded Soundblaster Audigy Antec Truepower 480 Liteon 16X DVD Liteon 52/24/52 CDRW Chieftech Server Case

Jun 8, 2003, 02:32 PM	#18
Jamboguy DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 67 Rep Power: 0	Imo Intel CPU's are far superior and are a lot more stable. Cost is becoming a lot closer too.

Jun 8, 2003, 02:33 PM	#19
Stafford DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0	I won't even really consider Intel now. Still using an Athlon 900@1Ghz though I'm considering the Athlon XP 2500+ (Barton) w/ 512K L2 cache on an Abit NF7-S.

Jun 8, 2003, 02:36 PM	#20
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	barton 2500+ ... amd rules __________________

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tek DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, US Posts: 2,103 Rep Power: 0	I suggest to anyone, either the 2500+ Barton or the 1700+ Tbred-B @ www.newegg.com / http://www.heatsinkstore.com/ __________________ [COLOR=White][/COLOR]

Jun 8, 2003, 02:52 PM	#23
Jamboguy DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 67 Rep Power: 0	I suggest an 800 FSB board with a nice HT Intel CPU

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Kgentatszu] DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,802 Rep Power: 0	[SIZE=xx-large]I WANT AMD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/SIZE]

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trilobyte DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Malaysia Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	Currently running on an Athlon XP 1900+ (1.61GHz)

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Y2Stu HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Blackpool, UK Posts: 56 Rep Power: 0	[SIZE=xx-large]Get an Intel Chip There better [/SIZE] __________________

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IronChisel DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: With the Winds Posts: 263 Rep Power: 0	I am on my 6th computer with an AMD and my next one will make 7. (If the clawhammer lives up to expectations that is)

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Vehicon The Cable Guy Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA IL. Posts: 466 Rep Power: 62 System Specs	Intel for me all the way baby! __________________

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Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	Had 6 intel machines gonna build the next with AMD...more economical I think, but the newest intels all use the same cores, so they are all equally overclockable...just need a front side bus that can really pull the potential out of them.......and I have a 1.26 intel overclocked to 1.3 or so (stable) works just fine.. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."