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Nov 5, 2004, 06:32 AM
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Upgrade help
I'm looking at a cpu/mobo upgrade. Can anyone give me a clearer picture on what I should get. I have about $500 to spend. Intel vs Amd?? and what about longevity, I want something that won't be outdated right away!
Thanks, doob My system CPU: Intel p4e 2.4 800fsB ht Mobo:Gigabyte 8IG1000MK RAM:2x512 Kingston pc3200 dual channel 2x256 Apacer pc3200 HDD:maxtor 160G hitachi 120G Video: Sapphire x800 xt VIVO Audio: creative Audigy 2ZS Last edited by doob; Nov 5, 2004 at 06:40 AM. |
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Nov 6, 2004, 05:27 AM
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AMD AMD AMD AMD AMD AMD AMD AMD AMD AMD
64 is a good option. Run Win2003 64 on that =) You get the picture? I heard DFI mobos are good. Get one with a really good nForce chip =) Honestly though, ur old mobo/cpu look good as they are. well, if you're gonna throw them out, give them to me =) |
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Nov 7, 2004, 06:11 AM
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Thanks,
Amd seems to be the reccommended cpu. just a question...Intell rates thier cpu on mhz right? AMD proccesors seem to have much lower frequencies, so what benchmark do i use for the two brands? (is there a simple answer..) doob |
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Nov 8, 2004, 02:54 AM
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AMD processors have what's called a performance rating. The performance rating is an approximation of the clock speed of an Intel processor at the same power.
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Nov 8, 2004, 04:31 AM
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Thanks freak,
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