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 Dec 24 2004, 02:18 PM
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.: http://www.xgnews.tk :.  Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 29-October 04 Member No.: 2,025  |
Hey there,
I am going to buy a new PC , and have everything sorted out , exept the processor... I want an AMD processor , the question is : which model should I use? Which is the best processor , but still is not too expensive? Thanks |
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Dec 24 2004, 03:47 PM
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Sorry for not being active, Uni :( Group: Members Posts: 933 Joined: 24-August 04 From: South Wales, UK Member No.: 892 |
The AMD Athlon XP 3200+ 400FSB (2200Mhz, can be overclocked to 3200Mhz) is only about £80
That is what I have, I overclocked it to 2600Mhz A GOOD BUY... |
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Dec 25 2004, 12:33 PM
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Member [Level 1] Group: Members Posts: 72 Joined: 24-December 04 Member No.: 2,909 |
Anyone know how the laptop processor types compare. I am looking to buy one a laptop for a relative, it will be transported by car and actually used indoors, so it need not be very portable, but has to be able to keep up with running a lot of programs at once. Similarly battery life is not really an issue as it will almost always be plugged into the wall. It has to be a lptop only because moving a full desktop between buildings takes too long. Any ideas?
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Dec 25 2004, 01:43 PM
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QUOTE(cragllo @ Dec 24 2004, 03:47 PM) The AMD Athlon XP 3200+ 400FSB (2200Mhz, can be overclocked to 3200Mhz) is only about £80 That is what I have, I overclocked it to 2600Mhz A GOOD BUY...  Hmm , sounds good  .I have never actually overclocked a processor , is it hard? |
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Dec 25 2004, 01:46 PM
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QUOTE(Jhearad @ Dec 25 2004, 12:33 PM) Anyone know how the laptop processor types compare. I am looking to buy one a laptop for a relative, it will be transported by car and actually used indoors, so it need not be very portable, but has to be able to keep up with running a lot of programs at once. Similarly battery life is not really an issue as it will almost always be plugged into the wall. It has to be a lptop only because moving a full desktop between buildings takes too long. Any ideas? I have no idea actually  .I don't know where you live , but if you live around holland/belgium , I would wait for an Aldi offer. The best is just to go to your local computer store , and ask for some advise there 
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Dec 25 2004, 01:50 PM
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POWERED BY LINUX! Group: Members Posts: 607 Joined: 11-July 04 From: Toronto, Canada Member No.: 78 |
for a laptop, use Athlon XP-M 2200
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Dec 28 2004, 07:59 PM
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.: http://www.xgnews.tk :. Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 29-October 04 Member No.: 2,025 |
What would you guys advise me besides an AMD Athlon processor?
Would an Intel Celaron be any good? It's mostly for gaming , so i guess AMD is the best... Any ideas? |
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Dec 28 2004, 08:06 PM
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Newbie [Level 2] Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 28-December 04 Member No.: 2,989 |
Hi
As you've mentioned it's for gaming then forget the Celeron, the 3 best CPU's for gaming are - athlon 64 - athlon xp - pentium 4 you can cross pentium 4 off the list as you mention you don't want anything too expensive. oh, and what is your budget? (how much money do you have to spend on it?). if it's a really tight budget then an athlon xp 3200+ (as suggested) would be great. the xp3200+ would cost around £90 ? i dont know what that will be in your currency (if you don't use £££'s). however, if you want your pc to last longer for an extra £30 you could get an athlon 64 3200+ (just make sure your motherboard can take one). that would last you longer for gaming. hope this helps btw, im new here, so id like to say hi.... hi!
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Dec 30 2004, 08:40 AM
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delete me Group: Members Posts: 518 Joined: 18-September 04 From: delete me Member No.: 1,185 |
there are about 20 different processor threads in this very section so browse around and make your choice.
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