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post #1 of 7
12/9/03 at 6:02pm
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I am either going with AMD 64 or the P4 3.2GHz.. which do you guys like more and when is longhorn coming out.. Will i notice a difference between the two processors now and in the future? which is better..
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post #2 of 7
12/9/03 at 6:07pm
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BTW heres what config i was looking at with a link to each part tell me what you think

:Processor - Pentium 4 3.2GHz 800MHz FSB
::Price - $396
:::Link - http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...=BROWSE&depa=1

:Motherboard - LanParty DFI 875P MoBo
::Price - $183.00
:::Link - http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...136-129&depa=1

:Graphics Card - Radeon 9800 XT 256MB
::Price - $489.00
:::Link - http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...alog=48&depa=1

:Hard Drives - Dual 120GB Western Digital 7200RPM Hard Drives
::Price - $220.00
:::Link - http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...alog=14&depa=1

:Ram - Kingston HyperX PC-3200 (2x 512MB - 1024MB)
::Price - $224.00
:::Link - http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...log=147&depa=1

:Media Bay One - Plextor PX-708A Black 8x DVD-RW/+RW
::Price - $220.00
:::Link - http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...131-311&depa=1

:Media Bay Two - Plextor PX-Premium 52x32x52x CD-RW
::Price - $94.00
:::Link - http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...talog=5&depa=1

:Chasis/Case - Thermaltake Xaser III v1420A
::Price - $159.00
:::Link - http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...133-108&depa=1
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post #3 of 7
12/9/03 at 8:12pm
I guess this means you decided to build your own desktop. Good choice . That is one sweet computer.

As far as AMD vs. Intel I would probably go with AMD but either one will kick butt. You could save some money by going with a slower processor and overclocking (2.4-2.8 should overclock better than 3.0-3.2). But thats really up to you.

Good choice on the Ram. I have heard many good things about Kingston HyperX. I use CorsairXMS in my desktop but they are both really good and I believe Kingston is slightly cheaper.

Those Thermaltake towers are really nice looking (though they arent for everyone). I have a Thermaltake Xaser II and I like it a lot (though I did replace the orange case fans with blue LED light fans).
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post #4 of 7
12/9/03 at 8:19pm
When 64-bit apps come out the current AMD will have a tough time. It is good for 32=bit apps that are currently out. Get the AMD if you want and see if you will be able to upgrade it in the future.
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post #5 of 7
12/9/03 at 8:55pm
He is talking about the AMD64 mechanic.
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post #6 of 7
12/9/03 at 9:02pm
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Originally Posted by Dan83
He is talking about the AMD64 mechanic.
I know, exactly. Thats what I'm talking about AMD64 will have a tought ime when 64-bit apps come out.

Sorry for not making that clear the first time.
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post #7 of 7
12/9/03 at 9:09pm
Why would the AMD64 have a tough time when 64-bit apps come out? It was specifically made for 64-bit applications.
Intel is the one that does not have a consumer-level 64bit processor. They are the ones that should be worried about 64bit apps catching on.
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