Advice needed

kinetic · Mar 20, 2004, 12:59 PM

I'm currently looking to getting a new CPU but my question is should I get the maximum my current mobo will support (Barton XP3000) or should I go the 64 bit route?

Bearing in mind that I can get an XP 3000 for around £85 will it be worth the extra money for the new mobo and CPU if I went down the 64 bit route? BTW my current mobo is a MSI K7 NF2L I think!

Zardon · Mar 20, 2004, 01:16 PM

If I were you id order a gig of registered ram, an FX51 and an asus Via mobo for yourself, only about a grand in total, then either vapochill or watercooling depending on what you have left over.

kinetic · Mar 20, 2004, 01:18 PM

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Originally posted by Zardon
If I were you id order a gig of registered ram, an FX51 and an asus Via mobo for yourself, only about a grand in total, then either vapochill or watercooling depending on what you have left over.

Lol! You know full well I'm careful with the pennies!

Zardon · Mar 20, 2004, 01:21 PM

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Originally posted by kinetic
Lol! You know full well I'm careful with the pennies!

yes I guess my sarcasm was missed

Depends on your funds, hit me with a figure you are willing to spend, then ill give an answer.

kinetic · Mar 20, 2004, 01:31 PM

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Originally posted by Zardon
yes I guess my sarcasm was missed

Depends on your funds, hit me with a figure you are willing to spend, then ill give an answer.

Nope, it hit me in the face like a train!

Money is not really the issue, its just that with the XP3000 being so inexpensive I think ATM it would be a good upgrade from my XP2200. However, I could be tempted to go the 64bit route if someone could persuade me to fork out the extra cash!

Zardon · Mar 20, 2004, 02:00 PM

well im not the one to persuade you to go AMD 64 right now, ive been pretty outspoken about my views on that. I suppose the cheapest option for you is to sell the 2200, and get the 3000+, if you sold the Xp2200 for what £30? cheap upgrade and you dont have to change anything else. should notice a bit of difference even at stock 2.2ghz on the 3000+. I certainly wouldnt atm go 64 bit or change your mobo to another nforce2.

kinetic · Mar 20, 2004, 02:04 PM

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Originally posted by Zardon
well im not the one to persuade you to go AMD 64 right now, ive been pretty outspoken about my views on that. I suppose the cheapest option for you is to sell the 2200, and get the 3000+, if you sold the Xp2200 for what £30? cheap upgrade and you dont have to change anything else. should notice a bit of difference even at stock 2.2ghz on the 3000+. I certainly wouldnt atm go 64 bit or change your mobo to another nforce2.

Ok, thanks for that! You've never been wrong so far, my comp is full of your recommendations!

Zardon · Mar 20, 2004, 02:05 PM

A64 is good, its just overpriced atm and constantly changing. wait until it "settles" get the 3000+ for now, it will tide you over for months, cheap too.

dipstick · Mar 20, 2004, 02:08 PM

The A64 3000+ would be a very good choice IMO. It will allow you at least a 200-250MHz OC it will murder any AXP upwards of 2.5GHz

Zardon · Mar 20, 2004, 02:09 PM

nah A64 3000+ is pretty poor only 512k cache as well, he would have to buy a new mobo as well, then find out in 6 months he needs another cpu upgrade anyway. I dont see how paying for a 64 bit low end cpu with the same cache as a barton (which would overclock to 2.4-2.5ghz easy with a decent cooler) and having to outlay a new mobo when the new slot is coming would be classed as a good move.

dipstick · Mar 20, 2004, 02:20 PM

Yeah thats is true, but in reviews it does very well against the other A64s and it is pretty cheap; I think it would be worth it if you're into heavy gaming

But yeah, the cheapest and probably best thing to do is to just get a faster AXP and pocket the cash for now.

Judas · Mar 20, 2004, 05:08 PM

i myself wouldn't go for the 3000+... i'd get a 2500+ and simply up the multiplier on it to 3000+ (or simply select 3000+ ).... you'll get a very healthy boost over your 2200+

WildChild · Mar 22, 2004, 09:35 PM

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Originally posted by Judas
i myself wouldn't go for the 3000+... i'd get a 2500+ and simply up the multiplier on it to 3000+ (or simply select 3000+ ).... you'll get a very healthy boost over your 2200+

Only problem with that is the newer one are locked.

DarkFoss · Mar 22, 2004, 10:46 PM

True the regular Bartons are but these aren't and people are raving about them all over oc'ing forums hitting 2.7g on air

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...103-401&DEPA=0

WildChild · Mar 26, 2004, 04:22 PM

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Originally posted by DarkFoss
True the regular Bartons are but these aren't and people are raving about them all over oc'ing forums hitting 2.7g on air
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...103-401&DEPA=0

I was referring to the new 2500's

Mar 20, 2004, 12:59 PM	#1
kinetic DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester England Posts: 2,559 Rep Power: 0	Advice needed I'm currently looking to getting a new CPU but my question is should I get the maximum my current mobo will support (Barton XP3000) or should I go the 64 bit route? Bearing in mind that I can get an XP 3000 for around £85 will it be worth the extra money for the new mobo and CPU if I went down the 64 bit route? BTW my current mobo is a MSI K7 NF2L I think!

Mar 22, 2004, 10:46 PM	#14
DarkFoss HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Downers Grove IL Posts: 688 Rep Power: 0	True the regular Bartons are but these aren't and people are raving about them all over oc'ing forums hitting 2.7g on air http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...103-401&DEPA=0 __________________ Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety,deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. Ben Franklin, 1755

Mar 20, 2004, 01:16 PM	#2
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	If I were you id order a gig of registered ram, an FX51 and an asus Via mobo for yourself, only about a grand in total, then either vapochill or watercooling depending on what you have left over.

Mar 20, 2004, 02:00 PM	#6
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	well im not the one to persuade you to go AMD 64 right now, ive been pretty outspoken about my views on that. I suppose the cheapest option for you is to sell the 2200, and get the 3000+, if you sold the Xp2200 for what £30? cheap upgrade and you dont have to change anything else. should notice a bit of difference even at stock 2.2ghz on the 3000+. I certainly wouldnt atm go 64 bit or change your mobo to another nforce2.

Mar 20, 2004, 02:05 PM	#8
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	A64 is good, its just overpriced atm and constantly changing. wait until it "settles" get the 3000+ for now, it will tide you over for months, cheap too.

Mar 20, 2004, 02:08 PM	#9
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	The A64 3000+ would be a very good choice IMO. It will allow you at least a 200-250MHz OC it will murder any AXP upwards of 2.5GHz

Mar 20, 2004, 02:09 PM	#10
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	nah A64 3000+ is pretty poor only 512k cache as well, he would have to buy a new mobo as well, then find out in 6 months he needs another cpu upgrade anyway. I dont see how paying for a 64 bit low end cpu with the same cache as a barton (which would overclock to 2.4-2.5ghz easy with a decent cooler) and having to outlay a new mobo when the new slot is coming would be classed as a good move.

Mar 20, 2004, 02:20 PM	#11
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	Yeah thats is true, but in reviews it does very well against the other A64s and it is pretty cheap; I think it would be worth it if you're into heavy gaming But yeah, the cheapest and probably best thing to do is to just get a faster AXP and pocket the cash for now.