3000+ or 3200+

[clarnibass]

I'm going to buy an Athlon 64 socket 939 3000+ or 3200+
I'll use the computer for audio, which means recording live instruments to the computer and also making electronic music with virtual instruments.
Another important thing is, I'm not going to overclock!
Will I notice much difference between the 3000+ and the 3200+?
Does it matter if I get the Newcastle, Winchester, or Venice?

 

[Zebo]

Always buy lowest rated chip in iteration... exponential price for linear gains going up in a series..:thumbsdown:

 

[CheesePoofs]

200mhz. 3000 is 1.8ghz, 3200 is 2.0ghz. If you can, get a venice core, they have the most features and run cool. If you can't get that, get a winchester; it doesn't have the extra features venice has but it runs just as cool.

 

[clarnibass]

OK thanks.
I'll try to get the Venice, and if I can't I'll get the Winchester.
About the difference between the 3000 and the 3200, I know the difference 200mhz, the question is if I'll notice any difference worth the $70 more for the 3200?

 

[eLux]

No it isn't IMHO. You'll easily make 3200+ by overlocking 3000+ and the overlocking potential should be almost same (about winnie), but You should get venice

 

[clarnibass]

Thanks.
like I said, I'm not going to overclock at all, but I guess the 3000+ is good enough anyway.

 

[chirodoc459]

I am very happy with my 3000 venice. Great chip and lots of headroom to play with whenever you decide you want to.