I did it, I clicked buy. A64 here I come.

Sharkims · Sep 29, 2003, 12:58 AM

GA-K8NNXP + A64 3200+.

I couldn't resist. :-P

Sharkims · Sep 29, 2003, 01:19 AM

I am already bouncing off the wall in anticipation. It won't be here till Tuesday! *grits teeth*

tek · Sep 29, 2003, 01:24 AM

Are you like a billionaire?

Jesus christ you buy everything.

JavaFox · Sep 29, 2003, 01:24 AM

OMG, you guys are quick! Two people --AFAIK-- on DH have already bought A64s. I can't believe it.

Sharkims · Sep 29, 2003, 01:28 AM

Well, I'm not really all that rich, I'm just good at wheeling and dealing. I already found someone to buy my old system for full price.

JavaFox · Sep 29, 2003, 01:50 AM

Awesome.

Well, the P4 probably costed as much as the A64 and motherboard combined.

Sharkims · Sep 29, 2003, 01:52 AM

Yeah, this P4 was like 600$ when I got it.

But to be 100% serious, I CAN'T WAIT!!! I WANT IT NOW!!!!!!!!!

IronChisel · Sep 29, 2003, 01:58 AM

I cannot tell you how jealous that I actually am? I hope that it performs as well I have been hoping, and that I have one soon. Congrats.

WildChild · Sep 29, 2003, 02:54 AM

I got mine up and installed already(G8NNXP&Athlon 3200+ 64) its sweet ....still installing software now...will post picks in awhile ....

Sharkims · Sep 29, 2003, 03:53 AM

You have a 9700PRO right?

DriveEuro · Sep 29, 2003, 05:49 AM

Not to bring you down....... But you won't see a big increase if any over your current rig...... But new hardware is always a thrill though.. Hope you have fun

WildChild · Sep 29, 2003, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sharkims
You have a 9700PRO right?

Me?? Noo 9800 pro 128 baybeeee...oh and sharkims....hope you aint tryin to use 4 dimms...lol...only 3 slots...and only supports up to 3gb ...also there is an xp 64 driver available over on the amd.com site

WildChild · Sep 29, 2003, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DriveEuro
Not to bring you down....... But you won't see a big increase if any over your current rig...... But new hardware is always a thrill though.. Hope you have fun

Actually theres a difference .....

WyreTheWolf · Sep 29, 2003, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DriveEuro
Not to bring you down....... But you won't see a big increase if any over your current rig...... But new hardware is always a thrill though.. Hope you have fun

Depending on application... there could be a MASSIVE increase... but that depends on application... Dont forget that a single A64 did keep up with a Dual P4 XEON (1MB cache each) system in Server duties... and that was just using 32bit... not even breaking ground into 64 bit.

Zardon · Sep 29, 2003, 07:49 AM

if people only play games, then these upgrades are kind of pointless apart from the cool factor. alot of people I know only use pcs for gaming, now thats a scary thought......

then again with Half life 2 around the corner

Bane the ECF · Sep 29, 2003, 08:00 AM

And here I was fantisizing about upgrading to an P4-2.8CGHz/IS7 w/ R9800pro...man I feel poor. :P

Kgentatszu] · Sep 29, 2003, 08:01 AM

64bit wont affect games???

Vampyromaniac · Sep 29, 2003, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zardon
alot of people I know only use pcs for gaming, now thats a scary thought......

but what else is there for the mass public, that stresses the CPU so?

Sharkims · Sep 29, 2003, 08:45 AM

Oh I will see an increase, I can promis that. I had to eat it up when I got this P4 3.0HT chip. I was actualy noticing some lag in Windows when I went from my XP 2000+. :-P

I'm phsyched. This is something for the future. I don't really feel like continuing with a company that has no choice but to use their lead competitors interface.

Sharkims · Sep 29, 2003, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by wildchild
Me?? Noo 9800 pro 128 baybeeee...oh and sharkims....hope you aint tryin to use 4 dimms...lol...only 3 slots...and only supports up to 3gb ...also there is an xp 64 driver available over on the amd.com site

Nope, already planned on decreasing. Maybe even go down to 2gb instead.

~~HawK~~ · Sep 29, 2003, 09:30 AM

OMG... and here I am, with my old 1600xp & KT266a...
But you know what ? I still can play the games I want, shure it will be on lower framerate so what ?
it just takes me longer to finish them, meaning I get a longer play time for the same money.
See.. there is alway's an excuse if you need it

Sharkims · Sep 29, 2003, 09:34 AM

lol, I actualy need to try and keep up to date. I want to understand things like the 64-bit architecture. I need to, for class and my future carreer.

~~HawK~~ · Sep 29, 2003, 09:49 AM

Yeah. like I said, there is always an excuse

I for one am very curious about the 64bit proccies and PCI express to, but I just have to wait...
report about it (how it feels, how it runs) as much as you can, would be my plea.

Sharkims · Sep 29, 2003, 10:00 AM

First thing when I get it, I'm going to run some benchies and run them up against what my P4 3.0HT can do.

Then, I'm going to stare at it for a little while and put on my Zalman all Cu heatsink and see if she wants to go up a little farther in speed.

Driver 7 · Sep 29, 2003, 10:28 AM

I am going to but one tonight if I can find a board becides the gigabite board. Are there others yet. Perferably NForce3

~~HawK~~ · Sep 29, 2003, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Driver 7
I am going to but one tonight..

really ?

Sharkims · Sep 29, 2003, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Driver 7
I am going to but one tonight if I can find a board becides the gigabite board. Are there others yet. Perferably NForce3

As far as I know, there is an ASUS board and possibly an MSI board. What is wrong with Giga-Byte though, if I may ask?

Driver 7 · Sep 29, 2003, 10:57 AM

Ya I accually just came accross the Asus. I have never ordered online before. Is the shipping safe, As far as damage goes?

Sharkims · Sep 29, 2003, 11:00 AM

I've always gotten everything in very good condition. The only thing I advise is make sure you go through FedEx whenever possible. I assume you live in the US? If so, go through Newegg, they really pack things well.

merry · Sep 29, 2003, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Driver 7
I am going to but one tonight if I can find a board becides the gigabite board. Are there others yet. Perferably NForce3

You might want to wait a little with the nForce3:

Quote:

Nvidia: NForce-3 Bug

The extremely low AGP performance of the NForce3 can be clearly attributed to problems with the HyperTransport channel interface to the Northbridge. That is proven by the benchmark results and the performance differences of up to 33.2 percent. Details about this can be found in the benchmark section of this article.

Originally, Nvidia had planned to also integrate a SATA RAID controller in the Southbridge. Although the controller is included in the current NForce 3, Nvidia deactivated this feature. The reason was that error-free operation was not possible.

(from Tomshardware)

Sep 29, 2003, 12:58 AM	#1
Sharkims Seen my brain? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WA,USA Posts: 760 Rep Power: 0	I did it, I clicked buy. A64 here I come. GA-K8NNXP + A64 3200+. I couldn't resist. :-P __________________ System-1: MSI K8N Neo Platinum \|\| A64 3200+(200x11) - Zalman 7000A-AlCu \|\| 1x1gb OCZ PC3200@400(3-3-3-7) \|\| 9800XT \|\| WD Raptors 2x36 RAID0 System-2: MSI 875P Neo-FIS2R \|\| P4 2.4c(FSB:200) - Intel Cooler \|\| 2x256 GEIL PC3200@400(2-3-3-6) \|\| AIW9000 \|\| WD SE 120x2 RAID0 System-3: DELL Inspiron 9100 \|\| P4 3.0c(mobile) \|\| 2x256mb PC3200(3-3-3-8) \|\| Mobility Radeon 9700 - 128mb \|\| WSXGA+ 15.4" \|\| 60gb 5400RPM 8mb

Sep 29, 2003, 01:19 AM	Thread Starter #2
Sharkims Seen my brain? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WA,USA Posts: 760 Rep Power: 0	I am already bouncing off the wall in anticipation. It won't be here till Tuesday! grits teeth __________________ System-1: MSI K8N Neo Platinum \|\| A64 3200+(200x11) - Zalman 7000A-AlCu \|\| 1x1gb OCZ PC3200@400(3-3-3-7) \|\| 9800XT \|\| WD Raptors 2x36 RAID0 System-2: MSI 875P Neo-FIS2R \|\| P4 2.4c(FSB:200) - Intel Cooler \|\| 2x256 GEIL PC3200@400(2-3-3-6) \|\| AIW9000 \|\| WD SE 120x2 RAID0 System-3: DELL Inspiron 9100 \|\| P4 3.0c(mobile) \|\| 2x256mb PC3200(3-3-3-8) \|\| Mobility Radeon 9700 - 128mb \|\| WSXGA+ 15.4" \|\| 60gb 5400RPM 8mb

Sep 29, 2003, 01:24 AM	#3
tek DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, US Posts: 2,103 Rep Power: 0	Are you like a billionaire? Jesus christ you buy everything. __________________ [COLOR=White][/COLOR]

Sep 29, 2003, 01:28 AM	Thread Starter #5
Sharkims Seen my brain? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WA,USA Posts: 760 Rep Power: 0	Well, I'm not really all that rich, I'm just good at wheeling and dealing. I already found someone to buy my old system for full price. __________________ System-1: MSI K8N Neo Platinum \|\| A64 3200+(200x11) - Zalman 7000A-AlCu \|\| 1x1gb OCZ PC3200@400(3-3-3-7) \|\| 9800XT \|\| WD Raptors 2x36 RAID0 System-2: MSI 875P Neo-FIS2R \|\| P4 2.4c(FSB:200) - Intel Cooler \|\| 2x256 GEIL PC3200@400(2-3-3-6) \|\| AIW9000 \|\| WD SE 120x2 RAID0 System-3: DELL Inspiron 9100 \|\| P4 3.0c(mobile) \|\| 2x256mb PC3200(3-3-3-8) \|\| Mobility Radeon 9700 - 128mb \|\| WSXGA+ 15.4" \|\| 60gb 5400RPM 8mb

Sep 29, 2003, 01:52 AM	Thread Starter #7
Sharkims Seen my brain? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WA,USA Posts: 760 Rep Power: 0	Yeah, this P4 was like 600$ when I got it. But to be 100% serious, I CAN'T WAIT!!! I WANT IT NOW!!!!!!!!! __________________ System-1: MSI K8N Neo Platinum \|\| A64 3200+(200x11) - Zalman 7000A-AlCu \|\| 1x1gb OCZ PC3200@400(3-3-3-7) \|\| 9800XT \|\| WD Raptors 2x36 RAID0 System-2: MSI 875P Neo-FIS2R \|\| P4 2.4c(FSB:200) - Intel Cooler \|\| 2x256 GEIL PC3200@400(2-3-3-6) \|\| AIW9000 \|\| WD SE 120x2 RAID0 System-3: DELL Inspiron 9100 \|\| P4 3.0c(mobile) \|\| 2x256mb PC3200(3-3-3-8) \|\| Mobility Radeon 9700 - 128mb \|\| WSXGA+ 15.4" \|\| 60gb 5400RPM 8mb

Sep 29, 2003, 01:24 AM	#4
JavaFox E Pluribus Unum Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,203 Rep Power: 0	OMG, you guys are quick! Two people --AFAIK-- on DH have already bought A64s. I can't believe it.

Sep 29, 2003, 01:50 AM	#6
JavaFox E Pluribus Unum Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,203 Rep Power: 0	Awesome. Well, the P4 probably costed as much as the A64 and motherboard combined.

Sep 29, 2003, 01:58 AM	#8
IronChisel DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: With the Winds Posts: 263 Rep Power: 0	I cannot tell you how jealous that I actually am? I hope that it performs as well I have been hoping, and that I have one soon. Congrats. __________________

Sep 29, 2003, 02:54 AM	#9
WildChild I'm Still Watching Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New Jersey,U.S.A. Posts: 1,068 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I got mine up and installed already(G8NNXP&Athlon 3200+ 64) its sweet ....still installing software now...will post picks in awhile .... __________________ Knowledge is SCARY,Stupidity is REALLY frightening Last edited by WildChild; Sep 29, 2003 at 06:55 AM.

Sep 29, 2003, 03:53 AM	Thread Starter #10
Sharkims Seen my brain? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WA,USA Posts: 760 Rep Power: 0	You have a 9700PRO right? __________________ System-1: MSI K8N Neo Platinum \|\| A64 3200+(200x11) - Zalman 7000A-AlCu \|\| 1x1gb OCZ PC3200@400(3-3-3-7) \|\| 9800XT \|\| WD Raptors 2x36 RAID0 System-2: MSI 875P Neo-FIS2R \|\| P4 2.4c(FSB:200) - Intel Cooler \|\| 2x256 GEIL PC3200@400(2-3-3-6) \|\| AIW9000 \|\| WD SE 120x2 RAID0 System-3: DELL Inspiron 9100 \|\| P4 3.0c(mobile) \|\| 2x256mb PC3200(3-3-3-8) \|\| Mobility Radeon 9700 - 128mb \|\| WSXGA+ 15.4" \|\| 60gb 5400RPM 8mb

Sep 29, 2003, 05:49 AM	#11
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Sep 29, 2003, 07:49 AM	#15
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	if people only play games, then these upgrades are kind of pointless apart from the cool factor. alot of people I know only use pcs for gaming, now thats a scary thought...... then again with Half life 2 around the corner

Sep 29, 2003, 08:00 AM	#16
Bane the ECF DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 220 Rep Power: 0	And here I was fantisizing about upgrading to an P4-2.8CGHz/IS7 w/ R9800pro...man I feel poor. :P __________________ ASUS K8N-E Motherboard Athlon 64 3200+ 10x200MHz Zalman CNPS7000A-Cu Heatsink & Fan 2x512MB Mushkin Black Level 2 PC-3500 ATi Radeon X800 SE 256MB 100GB Western Digital SE 8MB 7200RPM 320GB Seagate 8MB 7200 RPM Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Sony 19" E400 Trinitron Thermaltake Xaser III V2000A All-Aluminum Logitech Z-5300 5.1 Surround Sound

Sep 29, 2003, 08:01 AM	#17
Kgentatszu] DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,802 Rep Power: 0	64bit wont affect games???

Sep 29, 2003, 08:45 AM	Thread Starter #19
Sharkims Seen my brain? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WA,USA Posts: 760 Rep Power: 0	Oh I will see an increase, I can promis that. I had to eat it up when I got this P4 3.0HT chip. I was actualy noticing some lag in Windows when I went from my XP 2000+. :-P I'm phsyched. This is something for the future. I don't really feel like continuing with a company that has no choice but to use their lead competitors interface. __________________ System-1: MSI K8N Neo Platinum \|\| A64 3200+(200x11) - Zalman 7000A-AlCu \|\| 1x1gb OCZ PC3200@400(3-3-3-7) \|\| 9800XT \|\| WD Raptors 2x36 RAID0 System-2: MSI 875P Neo-FIS2R \|\| P4 2.4c(FSB:200) - Intel Cooler \|\| 2x256 GEIL PC3200@400(2-3-3-6) \|\| AIW9000 \|\| WD SE 120x2 RAID0 System-3: DELL Inspiron 9100 \|\| P4 3.0c(mobile) \|\| 2x256mb PC3200(3-3-3-8) \|\| Mobility Radeon 9700 - 128mb \|\| WSXGA+ 15.4" \|\| 60gb 5400RPM 8mb

Sep 29, 2003, 09:30 AM	#21
~~HawK~~ Banned Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,092 Rep Power: 0	OMG... and here I am, with my old 1600xp & KT266a... But you know what ? I still can play the games I want, shure it will be on lower framerate so what ? it just takes me longer to finish them, meaning I get a longer play time for the same money. See.. there is alway's an excuse if you need it

Sep 29, 2003, 09:34 AM	Thread Starter #22
Sharkims Seen my brain? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WA,USA Posts: 760 Rep Power: 0	lol, I actualy need to try and keep up to date. I want to understand things like the 64-bit architecture. I need to, for class and my future carreer. __________________ System-1: MSI K8N Neo Platinum \|\| A64 3200+(200x11) - Zalman 7000A-AlCu \|\| 1x1gb OCZ PC3200@400(3-3-3-7) \|\| 9800XT \|\| WD Raptors 2x36 RAID0 System-2: MSI 875P Neo-FIS2R \|\| P4 2.4c(FSB:200) - Intel Cooler \|\| 2x256 GEIL PC3200@400(2-3-3-6) \|\| AIW9000 \|\| WD SE 120x2 RAID0 System-3: DELL Inspiron 9100 \|\| P4 3.0c(mobile) \|\| 2x256mb PC3200(3-3-3-8) \|\| Mobility Radeon 9700 - 128mb \|\| WSXGA+ 15.4" \|\| 60gb 5400RPM 8mb

Sep 29, 2003, 09:49 AM	#23
~~HawK~~ Banned Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,092 Rep Power: 0	Yeah. like I said, there is always an excuse I for one am very curious about the 64bit proccies and PCI express to, but I just have to wait... report about it (how it feels, how it runs) as much as you can, would be my plea.

Sep 29, 2003, 10:00 AM	Thread Starter #24
Sharkims Seen my brain? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WA,USA Posts: 760 Rep Power: 0	First thing when I get it, I'm going to run some benchies and run them up against what my P4 3.0HT can do. Then, I'm going to stare at it for a little while and put on my Zalman all Cu heatsink and see if she wants to go up a little farther in speed. __________________ System-1: MSI K8N Neo Platinum \|\| A64 3200+(200x11) - Zalman 7000A-AlCu \|\| 1x1gb OCZ PC3200@400(3-3-3-7) \|\| 9800XT \|\| WD Raptors 2x36 RAID0 System-2: MSI 875P Neo-FIS2R \|\| P4 2.4c(FSB:200) - Intel Cooler \|\| 2x256 GEIL PC3200@400(2-3-3-6) \|\| AIW9000 \|\| WD SE 120x2 RAID0 System-3: DELL Inspiron 9100 \|\| P4 3.0c(mobile) \|\| 2x256mb PC3200(3-3-3-8) \|\| Mobility Radeon 9700 - 128mb \|\| WSXGA+ 15.4" \|\| 60gb 5400RPM 8mb

Sep 29, 2003, 10:28 AM	#25
Driver 7 Discombobulated NVidiot Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC - CANADA Posts: 1,015 Rep Power: 0	I am going to but one tonight if I can find a board becides the gigabite board. Are there others yet. Perferably NForce3 __________________ [COLOR=Black]Asus A8N Deluxe SLI, AMD64 4200 X2 Dual Core, 2x 6800's, Corsair TwinX PC4000 DDR500, Yamaha F1 cdrw, Soundblaster Audigy 2, 2 SATA 120 gig Maxtor HD's, Raid 0 array, Altec Lancing 5.1 Surround Speakers, Thermaltake Xaser III Case, Stealth 470w Power supply, 21.3" Samsung widescreen, MX1000 Lazer mouse.[/COLOR]

Sep 29, 2003, 10:57 AM	#28
Driver 7 Discombobulated NVidiot Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC - CANADA Posts: 1,015 Rep Power: 0	Ya I accually just came accross the Asus. I have never ordered online before. Is the shipping safe, As far as damage goes? __________________ [COLOR=Black]Asus A8N Deluxe SLI, AMD64 4200 X2 Dual Core, 2x 6800's, Corsair TwinX PC4000 DDR500, Yamaha F1 cdrw, Soundblaster Audigy 2, 2 SATA 120 gig Maxtor HD's, Raid 0 array, Altec Lancing 5.1 Surround Speakers, Thermaltake Xaser III Case, Stealth 470w Power supply, 21.3" Samsung widescreen, MX1000 Lazer mouse.[/COLOR]

Sep 29, 2003, 11:00 AM	Thread Starter #29
Sharkims Seen my brain? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WA,USA Posts: 760 Rep Power: 0	I've always gotten everything in very good condition. The only thing I advise is make sure you go through FedEx whenever possible. I assume you live in the US? If so, go through Newegg, they really pack things well. __________________ System-1: MSI K8N Neo Platinum \|\| A64 3200+(200x11) - Zalman 7000A-AlCu \|\| 1x1gb OCZ PC3200@400(3-3-3-7) \|\| 9800XT \|\| WD Raptors 2x36 RAID0 System-2: MSI 875P Neo-FIS2R \|\| P4 2.4c(FSB:200) - Intel Cooler \|\| 2x256 GEIL PC3200@400(2-3-3-6) \|\| AIW9000 \|\| WD SE 120x2 RAID0 System-3: DELL Inspiron 9100 \|\| P4 3.0c(mobile) \|\| 2x256mb PC3200(3-3-3-8) \|\| Mobility Radeon 9700 - 128mb \|\| WSXGA+ 15.4" \|\| 60gb 5400RPM 8mb