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decisions between CPUs

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Xero, 31 May 2004.

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  1. Xero

    Xero What's a Dremel?

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  2. Carbon

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    Am i missing something :confused:
     
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  3. Guest-16

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    The A64, although 939 versions are round the corner. Saying that, i use a P4 and its perfectly fine for games, tis probably a pinch of salt either way.
     
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  4. Xero

    Xero What's a Dremel?

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    yeah i fixed it bro. there it is *points up*

    FIXEDNESS
     
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  5. Tim S

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    quite literally ;)
     
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  6. Mister_Tad

    Mister_Tad Will work for nuts Super Moderator

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    i think someone was a bit hasty with the submit button :duh:

    the 3400+ will be better for pure gaming and the P4 would be better for general running of things other than games

    but they would both toast :)

    tbh you woundt notice a difference between these processors and the 3.2 or 3200+ which are half the price

    and keep in mind that upgrade path for either will be *very* limited
     
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  7. Xero

    Xero What's a Dremel?

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    around the corner like a year or so around the corner or a month or so around the corner?


    (XERO)
     
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  8. Guest-16

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    Couple of weeks tops.
     
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  9. Mister_Tad

    Mister_Tad Will work for nuts Super Moderator

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    like a matter of days really

    EDIT: im just going to stop posting now since everyone is beating me to it :hehe:
     
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  10. Xero

    Xero What's a Dremel?

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    i havet really seen anything on the new AMDs i mean are they pricy, and are they worth it?
    :confused:
     
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  11. mpcamer

    mpcamer What's a Dremel?

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    dude, youve waited this long it wont make much of a difference to wait longer ;) but the a64 does have twice the l2...
     
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  12. mpcamer

    mpcamer What's a Dremel?

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    if you got cash and are willing to pay for it yeah.
     
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  13. Xero

    Xero What's a Dremel?

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    does anyone know about price ranges for the new AMDs?
     
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  14. Guest-16

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    Wait for the reviews then decide for yourself.
     
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  15. RotoSequence

    RotoSequence Lazy Lurker

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    Are they pricey? Yes. ($500-$780 for the 3800+) Is the price worth it and are they good performers? Well, until Bit is allowed to show us their results, we must wait and find out. Oh PLEASE expire soon you stupid NDA! :D
     
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  16. 8-BALL

    8-BALL Theory would dictate.....

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    they are expensive.

    $550 for the cheapest socket 939 chip, the athlon 64 3500+, though I'd imagine they'll follow up with some cheaper ones fairly soon.

    Performance will be very good though, and you could upgrade to a high clock FX chip a while later for a real speed boost.

    8-ball
     
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  17. RotoSequence

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    If you know the performance is very good because you have seen it, wouldnt that technically be a violation of the NDA? ;)
     
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  18. Tim S

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    *cough* hours *cough* ;)
     
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  19. Tim S

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    no because he's not a member of the press and didn't sign an NDA. It's classed as a rumour rather than a breach of NDA - there's been a review out in french for about a week and a half now, but I can't discuss that because I'm under NDA
     
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  20. 8-BALL

    8-BALL Theory would dictate.....

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    The review was on x86-secret.

    The site is now down with cover letter explaining the situation (in french).

    I think this bit says it all.

    "Seul petit désagrément, de telles relations de confiances nous forcerons désormais à respecter nos engagements en matière de NDA et autres embargos. L'indépendance est à ce prix !"

    Don't really need to be able to understand french.

    8-ball
     
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