I was just wondering if anybody has ever benchmarked an AMD processor that claims to run as well as an Intel processor with a higher actual clock speed. Like a 2800+ and a 2.8Ghz? I ask because I'm going to build a new computer and I don't really want to feed the beast that is Intel, but I don't want to sacrifice performance with AMD. If anybody has any info or any personal experiences please let me know.
amd speeds are about 80% of posted otherwords a 2800xp actually runs at about 2240mhz whereas intel speeds are actual speeds. it all depends on money & what you are going to do with computer will determine which way you go, amd or intel
i plan to use linux on the new computer and use it for real work like video transcoding and just for everyday use. i plan to use the one i have now mainly for games and any other of my windows only apps. the one ive got is already good enough to do that. as for money, i dont really know how much so any suggestion is a good one for now. if anyone could recommend some amds from a couple different price categories i could see just how much were talking about.
If your planing on doing video transcoding and you are going to run linux, I would say go with an AMD 64bit proccessor. You will not see any difference with windows but with a linux destro that was written for 64, you will see a speed increase. In Canada these are cheaper than the Intel 2.8 and 3Ghz that I would have recommended until you said linux. I usually am an Intel person until it comes to linux. Linux is done the way windows should be and you have a lot more options.
I live in the US. are the AMD64s cheap on canadian websites? yeah, I'd hate to be stuck with windows and a 64 bit processor until xp 64bit edition comes out, if ever; so im definitely going with linux, finally.
amd athalon 64bit 2800+ $166Can to 3500+ $355Can at www.gogocomputers.com in markham just north of toronto
No idea. I buy stuff in stores Not a bad price on that 3500, nothing to extraordinary about the 2800 though :|
it seems that gogo computers is still under construction and not selling anything from their website. that is a good price though. any other sites you know about?
Hey If you have your heart set on having a CPU mailed to you.......... http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1035203 It's probably safer to search your area for a local walk in computer store first.
Praetor, I noticed you have the same processor I am looking at. I also see that you have overclocked it quite well. Is this processor fairly easy to overclock? Any info on that would be great. Oh, and thanks for the link ianski7
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=property&DEPA=1 Try that link.. I buy all my stuff from Newegg you cant beat there price most of the time. Also I would go with the AMD over Pentium.. Just my opinion
bbmayo, that link didn't work. but i found these two: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=19-103-498&DEPA=0 http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=19-103-463&DEPA=0 i dont know what the difference is between the two, they both say retail. the only noticeable difference is the model number. the first has "BIBOX" at the end, and the second one has "AWBOX" at the end. don't really know what this means. anyway, I also could use a mobo recommendation. thanks
Yeah them are both great CPU's the difference is the more expensive one comes retail with Fan & Heatsink. The other one is Retail White Box No Fan & Heatsink.. If you want a good mother board try this one http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-510&depa=1 Sorry about my last link not sure what happened there Good luck
is the stock cooling enough to keep from overheating? I plan to overclock this processor and I don't want that to happen. oh and that motherboard looks great. it'll be a big step up from what I've got now.
The standard fan that comes with the cpu is ok, but if you plan on ovrclocking you better get a different fan.. Here are a few reccomendations. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-106-045&depa=1 You will need a fan for this heat sink http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-999-136&depa=1 Or you could spend $$ and get this cooling solution http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-124-005&depa=1 Point is if you plan on overclocking get a different fan than the stock one.. Good luck
You can put one on your Video card or Hard Drive or what ever you want to keep cool. Most people have problems installing the other radiators so they just use the one for the CPU. that cooler will lower the temp by 30 deg C... Very coooool
