AMD processor - best bang for the buck?

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • Jace
    FBOP Class Of 2013
    • Jan 2004
    • 35562

    #1

    AMD processor - best bang for the buck?

    I need some new gear and have a little extra cash this month, SO, i want a new processor/mobo

    what is the best bang for the buck with AMD these days?

    Is the Athlon 64 cool to get? it runs on 64 bit right? does that fuck anything up?

    I found an Athlon 64 3200 with ECS Motherboard for $173/free shipping
  • Screaming
    I can change this!!!!!
    • Feb 2004
    • 18972

    #2
    Yes. By far the best going. I cant stand intell crap, and the fact people are so happy with them is amazing.

    They cost more and are out preformed by amd all day long.

    Comment

    • Jace
      FBOP Class Of 2013
      • Jan 2004
      • 35562

      #3
      oh, and I might add this is for my Audio machine, editing and recording....so it needs some power, but nothing near a video editing machine

      Comment

      • Jace
        FBOP Class Of 2013
        • Jan 2004
        • 35562

        #4
        Originally posted by Screaming
        Yes. By far the best going. I cant stand intell crap, and the fact people are so happy with them is amazing.

        They cost more and are out preformed by amd all day long.
        well, the AMD is already decided, i have not used anything except for AMD since celeron first came out and I got a taste of that evil

        Comment

        • khs
          Confirmed User
          • Feb 2005
          • 1730

          #5
          yes AMD is a way better value then Intel unless your talking laptops
          Make MORE $$$ now! PussyCash

          Comment

          • buddyjuf

            #6
            Amd = Teh Shizzzzeyyyyyy!!!!

            Comment

            • tony299
              lurker
              • Aug 2002
              • 57021

              #7
              Spend alittle more and go with the dual core I got x2 4200 and it rocks

              Comment

              • Jace
                FBOP Class Of 2013
                • Jan 2004
                • 35562

                #8
                READ THE THREAD PEOPLE

                LOL

                i am asking WHICH amd is the best bang for the buck, not IF amd is the best bang for the buck

                fuck, sig whores in full effect

                Comment

                • Jace
                  FBOP Class Of 2013
                  • Jan 2004
                  • 35562

                  #9
                  Originally posted by tony404
                  Spend alittle more and go with the dual core I got x2 4200 and it rocks
                  for an audio machine? don't need all that man

                  Comment

                  • tony299
                    lurker
                    • Aug 2002
                    • 57021

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Jace
                    for an audio machine? don't need all that man
                    You live a couple blocks away from AMD mecca go talk to the monarch guys, they are very cool and have specials and close outs all the time

                    Comment

                    • Baker Rd
                      Confirmed User
                      • Nov 2005
                      • 647

                      #11
                      AMD64 3500+, best bang for the buck. Do not settle for anything less than the 3500.

                      Also, make sure you go with Socket 939. If you want a motherboard... I recommend either ASUS A8V Deluxe or Soltek K8T800-Pro939 (or the popular DFI Lanparty which is pimp but expensive)
                      money talks and bullshit walks.

                      Comment

                      • Jace
                        FBOP Class Of 2013
                        • Jan 2004
                        • 35562

                        #12
                        Originally posted by tony404
                        You live a couple blocks away from AMD mecca go talk to the monarch guys, they are very cool and have specials and close outs all the time
                        went there already, they are about 20% higher than www.pricewatch.com....you can never beat online deals with a local shop, even with their closeouts

                        Comment

                        • Jace
                          FBOP Class Of 2013
                          • Jan 2004
                          • 35562

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Baker Rd
                          AMD64 3500+, best bang for the buck. Do not settle for anything less than the 3500.

                          Also, make sure you go with Socket 939. If you want a motherboard... I recommend either ASUS A8V Deluxe or Soltek K8T800-Pro939 (or the popular DFI Lanparty which is pimp but expensive)
                          any reason for 3500+? i found a 3400 with nice board for $179

                          Comment

                          • Baker Rd
                            Confirmed User
                            • Nov 2005
                            • 647

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Jace
                            any reason for 3500+? i found a 3400 with nice board for $179
                            Core speed. Anything less than the 3500 and you are better off with an Intel chip.
                            money talks and bullshit walks.

                            Comment

                            • Jace
                              FBOP Class Of 2013
                              • Jan 2004
                              • 35562

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Baker Rd
                              Core speed. Anything less than the 3500 and you are better off with an Intel chip.
                              i wondered why their was such a price jump from the 3200 and 3400 to the 3500

                              Comment

                              • Baker Rd
                                Confirmed User
                                • Nov 2005
                                • 647

                                #16
                                Originally posted by Baker Rd
                                Core speed. Anything less than the 3500 and you are better off with an Intel chip.
                                Also, the 3500+ is available in 90nm process which runs much cooler and can overclock easily to 2.6ghz
                                money talks and bullshit walks.

                                Comment

                                • Jace
                                  FBOP Class Of 2013
                                  • Jan 2004
                                  • 35562

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by Baker Rd
                                  Also, the 3500+ is available in 90nm process which runs much cooler and can overclock easily to 2.6ghz
                                  nice, thanks for the info dude

                                  checking out the 3500's now

                                  Comment

                                  • Baker Rd
                                    Confirmed User
                                    • Nov 2005
                                    • 647

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by Jace
                                    nice, thanks for the info dude

                                    checking out the 3500's now
                                    Actually, you would be safe with a 3200+ 2.0ghz if you want to save a few bucks. The 3500+ is about $50 bucks more and it's more than worth it. I wouldn't go any lower than 3200

                                    Here is a 3200+ for $152
                                    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103535

                                    Just make sure it's a 90nm process and not the 0.13
                                    Last edited by Baker Rd; 11-09-2005, 02:22 PM.
                                    money talks and bullshit walks.

                                    Comment

                                    • Jace
                                      FBOP Class Of 2013
                                      • Jan 2004
                                      • 35562

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by Baker Rd
                                      Actually, you would be safe with a 3200+ 2.0ghz if you want to save a few bucks. The 3500+ is about $50 bucks more and it's more than worth it. I wouldn't go any lower than 3200

                                      Here is a 3200+ for $152
                                      http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103535

                                      Just make sure it's a 90nm process and not the 0.13
                                      cool, found that with a gigabyte board on pricewatch for $200 total with shipping

                                      Comment

                                      • Jace
                                        FBOP Class Of 2013
                                        • Jan 2004
                                        • 35562

                                        #20
                                        just got this

                                        http://www.smksuperstore.com/catalog...m.asp?ID=13872

                                        Motherboard & CPU Combo w/ Athlon 64 3200 939-pin
                                        Gigabyte K8U-939 (4DDR - 5PCI - AGP 8X - LAN - 8 USB 2.0)

                                        Comment

                                        • american pervert
                                          Confirmed User
                                          • Sep 2002
                                          • 6840

                                          #21
                                          I got the acer ferrari with the amd in it and I'm really happy with it
                                          I can resist everything except temptation

                                          Comment

                                          • HorseShit
                                            Too lazy to set a custom title
                                            • Dec 2004
                                            • 17513

                                            #22
                                            that's an ok combo .. much better than your initial ECS thought

                                            Comment

                                            • JohnnyT
                                              Registered User
                                              • Oct 2005
                                              • 51

                                              #23
                                              yeah... run the same gear myself with XP64, it's great!
                                              ___________________
                                              in the Poker game of Life...
                                              Women are the Rake!

                                              Comment

                                              • xxxice
                                                Confirmed User
                                                • Feb 2002
                                                • 5042

                                                #24
                                                I like mine better than the pentium i had before

                                                Comment

                                                • Jace
                                                  FBOP Class Of 2013
                                                  • Jan 2004
                                                  • 35562

                                                  #25
                                                  Originally posted by jdavis
                                                  that's an ok combo .. much better than your initial ECS thought
                                                  yeah, i have had one other gigabyte and I LOVED IT...right now I have an ecs, and it started doing wierd shit

                                                  i figure i will be better going with a company that has a solid rep for quality over the cheaper shit...LOL

                                                  Comment

                                                  • ADL Colin
                                                    Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                    • Feb 2001
                                                    • 11929

                                                    #26
                                                    I have the AMD 64 x2 3800+. It flies. Haven't tried Windows 64 bit though. Maybe after Office comes out with a 64 bit version.


                                                    Adult Date Link - $50 PPS starting NOW! -- good and JUICY!

                                                    skype = "adultdatelink"

                                                    Comment

                                                    • tony299
                                                      lurker
                                                      • Aug 2002
                                                      • 57021

                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by Almighty Colin
                                                      I have the AMD 64 x2 3800+. It flies. Haven't tried Windows 64 bit though. Maybe after Office comes out with a 64 bit version.
                                                      Why would you need speed in office?

                                                      Comment

                                                      • Jace
                                                        FBOP Class Of 2013
                                                        • Jan 2004
                                                        • 35562

                                                        #28
                                                        wow, nice, i just got the new processer in, and it looks really cool....much better design than those old flat fucks

                                                        Comment

                                                        Working...