Thoughts on new CPU

Xploit · Apr 7, 2005, 09:30 PM

I was thinking if it is worth it to switch from a p4 3.2 to a A64 2800+, 3000+ or 3200+.

The mobo is cheap, only 75$, but the processors range from 109-189. So, idk if I should make the switch, and if so which one to pick. I guess if I do I can make a guest pc

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TIA

Vikingod · Apr 7, 2005, 09:53 PM

I wouldn't waste your money. Wait till next fall when the dual core chips are out and other tech is out. You are not going to see an improvemnet (maybe even a loss). Why would you want to get rid of p4 3.2ghz? that is pretty top of the line.

Xploit · Apr 7, 2005, 10:01 PM

Thanks for the fast reply. It's just that I heard a A64 with xp64 would be a nice gain over what I have now. I can wait till fall

, for the new chips.

riles9262 · Apr 7, 2005, 10:03 PM

It will be a bit of a gain, but not worth the money since the 3.2 is still a great cpu.

OldBuzzard · Apr 8, 2005, 12:41 AM

The only real 'advantage' in going to the A64 would be the ability to use Windows x64. Other than that, in actual use you probably wouldn't be able to 'see' any real difference between the two.

itchy5 · Apr 8, 2005, 02:02 AM

prescott or northwood 3.2?

Xploit · Apr 8, 2005, 03:57 AM

Prescott

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...116-172&depa=1

the one I got.

itchy5 · Apr 8, 2005, 05:28 AM

waht socket board (939 or 754) are you looking at for A64

The_Neon_Cowboy · Apr 8, 2005, 07:59 AM

AMD is a bit faster in games but intel seem to faster everything else

Your probubly better of selling what you have and buying a Socket 775
and one of the the new 6XX cpu's with 2 MB cache

Or getting a 3500+ or better 939 setup (over clocked or not)

and if your doing that it's time to jump on the pci express bandwagon

Quote:

Originally Posted by itchy5

waht socket board (939 or 754) are you looking at for A64

From the prices he gave socket 754

CDsDontBurn · Apr 8, 2005, 08:48 AM

stick w/your p4. you won't see an improvement over anything if you switch to AMD unless you get at least a 3500 like neon said. Wait at least 6 months before you change anything out.

Apr 7, 2005, 09:30 PM	#1
Xploit HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	Thoughts on new CPU I was thinking if it is worth it to switch from a p4 3.2 to a A64 2800+, 3000+ or 3200+. The mobo is cheap, only 75$, but the processors range from 109-189. So, idk if I should make the switch, and if so which one to pick. I guess if I do I can make a guest pc . TIA

Apr 7, 2005, 10:03 PM	#4
riles9262 Driverheaven brewmaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,842 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	It will be a bit of a gain, but not worth the money since the 3.2 is still a great cpu. __________________ A beer a day keeps the doctor away.

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OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,781 Rep Power: 142 System Specs	The only real 'advantage' in going to the A64 would be the ability to use Windows x64. Other than that, in actual use you probably wouldn't be able to 'see' any real difference between the two. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

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itchy5 DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 383 Rep Power: 0	waht socket board (939 or 754) are you looking at for A64 __________________ [color=blue][/color] [color=#8b0000]- Canadian - and - Proud -[/color] [color=#8b0000]AI7 865 - 3.2E @ 4ghz - 6800GT @ 425/1150[/color] [color=#8b0000]pc3200 XMS - Asetek Watercooling - 43C load[/color] [color=#8b0000]the Presshot master - watered Mid-tower[/color]

Apr 7, 2005, 09:53 PM	#2
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	I wouldn't waste your money. Wait till next fall when the dual core chips are out and other tech is out. You are not going to see an improvemnet (maybe even a loss). Why would you want to get rid of p4 3.2ghz? that is pretty top of the line.

Apr 7, 2005, 10:01 PM	Thread Starter #3
Xploit HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for the fast reply. It's just that I heard a A64 with xp64 would be a nice gain over what I have now. I can wait till fall , for the new chips.

Apr 8, 2005, 03:57 AM	Thread Starter #7
Xploit HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	Prescott http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...116-172&depa=1 the one I got.

Apr 8, 2005, 08:48 AM	#10
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	stick w/your p4. you won't see an improvement over anything if you switch to AMD unless you get at least a 3500 like neon said. Wait at least 6 months before you change anything out. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later