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  Jan 13 2005, 08:28 PM
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Jan 13 2005, 08:40 PM
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 Voted most likely Group: Members Posts: 3,675 Joined: 19-September 04 From: Collingwood, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 2,883 |
Which CPU's are you looking at?
The important thing to know is if its compatable with your motherboard or you'll be buying one of those too. -------------------- **** We use our powers for good, not evil **** When the only tool you own is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail. Abraham Maslo |
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Jan 13 2005, 09:06 PM
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Im looking to get Intel P4 Socket 775 (520 - 550) or AMD Athlon 64 with 939 socket
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Jan 13 2005, 09:09 PM
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Voted most likely Group: Members Posts: 3,675 Joined: 19-September 04 From: Collingwood, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 2,883 |
Are you putting it in a motherboard that you already have, or one you are going to buy?
-------------------- **** We use our powers for good, not evil **** When the only tool you own is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail. Abraham Maslo |
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Jan 13 2005, 11:01 PM
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 Learning Daily Group: Members Posts: 4,543 Joined: 9-July 04 From: Washington State, USA Member No.: 1,322 |
Hi, gregoropl
QUOTE Im looking to get Intel P4 Socket 775 (520 - 550) or AMD Athlon 64 with 939 socket It's been my (limited) experience that one can not compare these two manufacturer's products based solely on the published figures. While it's not as obvious as trying to compare apples to oranges, some inconsistancies seem to creep into the picture when trying to equate the mathematics involved. I think partly because each require a different type of mainboard. Partly because they each perform somewhat differently, so that one's published figure used to compare with the other's published figure without considering additional technical stats might lead to some misunderstandings. Misunderstandings that I wouldn't be able to clarify, but none the less I think they may exist. Just mentioning it in the hope someone else might debunk it or shed some light on my dimly perceived "hunch". -------------------- patiently patrolling, plenty of persisant pests n' problems ...
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Jan 14 2005, 12:37 AM
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 Forum Addict Group: Global Moderator Posts: 20,642 Joined: 11-April 04 From: Chicago, Il. Member No.: 113 |
Phawgg's point is well taken. Even published and "professional" comparisons between the two have to be taken with a grain of salt. Frankly, unless you are into extreme gaming (and in that case, it is the video card etc. that is important) the difference between the two, measured scientifically in nano seconds, probably does not exist in the lived world of people actually using a computer.
Cheers, John -------------------- Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one should be silent.
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Jan 14 2005, 08:25 AM
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Voted most likely Group: Members Posts: 3,675 Joined: 19-September 04 From: Collingwood, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 2,883 |
I agree with jgweed and phawgg. The performance difference would be so small that you would need another computer to measure it. The larger question is, is the computing world ready for 64 bit computers? Are the peripherals in place yet? Will this become the standard for the home user? Time will tell.
DVD format standards are just now being decided. Did you buy a Beta VCR or VHS? Hmmm, eight track or cassette? I had a really nice 8 track from Germany (a Muntz) in my car that cost an arm and a leg.  We know who won that battle.
-------------------- **** We use our powers for good, not evil **** When the only tool you own is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail. Abraham Maslo |
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