HOT: 1.3ghz CPU & MOBO $5 after MIR!

[fr]

Is this faster than a PII400?

 

[usernamemax20charact]

$5? probably a price mistake, no?

 

[BurnItDwn]

Originally posted by: fr
Is this faster than a PII400?

I'm pretty sure the FPU is weaker than that of a PII 400.
The ALU is probably quicker than that of of a PII though.

 

[Devistater]

Hmm I'll have to think about this one. Its sounding more and more cold now. FPU worse than p2 400? ouch.

 

[lobadobadingdong]

would make a good computer to just run office documents on or a simple computer for the kids. if the mir's pan out this is great find. the reviews I've read on the 1Ghz model show it to vary widely versus a 1.3Ghz celeron, it beat the celeron a few times, but in most instances where l2 cache was needed it was put to shame by a lowly 667 celeron.

 

[brucekatz]

Here are some numbers taken from Sandra, CPU airthmetic benchmark

VIA C3 1GHz 64L2: ALU 1229 MIPS, FPU 352 MFLOPS.
Intel Celeron 600MHz 128L2: ALU 1620 MIPS, FPU 804 MFLOPS.

 

[modedepe]

Originally posted by: usernamemax20charact
$5? probably a price mistake, no?

I don't think so. It was $15 AR before but they dropped the price.

 

[Johnbear007]

Originally posted by: sk3tch
Only problem with an AMD solution is HEAT.

Yeah, thats true, they burst into flames constantly.

 

[ScrapSilicon]

Originally posted by: brucekatz
Here are some numbers taken from Sandra, CPU airthmetic benchmark

VIA C3 1GHz 64L2: ALU 1229 MIPS, FPU 352 MFLOPS.
Intel Celeron 600MHz 128L2: ALU 1620 MIPS, FPU 804 MFLOPS.

lmao ..thanks for that data..

 

[MustangSVT]

Originally posted by: MadCowDisease
Tiger Direct rebates = beware
Tiger Direct = beware

Caveat emptor.

AMEN!

i live by those words!

 

[modedepe]

Originally posted by: brucekatz
Here are some numbers taken from Sandra, CPU airthmetic benchmark

VIA C3 1GHz 64L2: ALU 1229 MIPS, FPU 352 MFLOPS.
Intel Celeron 600MHz 128L2: ALU 1620 MIPS, FPU 804 MFLOPS.

A 1ghz c3 getting b!tchslapped by a 600mhz celly..now that's sad.

 

[PagannagaP]

This is a micro ATX board, the VIA chips are designed for low power consumption and less heat therefore less noise from fans. Perfect for a 'carputer' or for using as a HTPC. If it's only going to be used for playing media it'd be perfect. If I had the money to burn (and with Tiger it's a valid concern) I'd jump on it.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: PagannagaP
This is a micro ATX board, the VIA chips are designed for low power consumption and less heat therefore less noise from fans. Perfect for a 'carputer' or for using as a HTPC. If it's only going to be used for playing media it'd be perfect. If I had the money to burn (and with Tiger it's a valid concern) I'd jump on it.

Except these have fans, which might be cheap, horrbily whiny small fans -- who knows?

Combine that with awful performance and they are probably OK for mp3 and mpeg2/dvd playback, but might not even handle divx playback properly. I doubt they're fast enough for recording video, and mp3 encoding is going to be a bit slow.

Still, if there was more than a 50-50 chance of getting the rebate it would be tempting...

 

[CTho9305]

Originally posted by: sk3tch
Only problem with an AMD solution is HEAT.

1. AMDs are no hotter than Intels. In fact, the Prescott consumes RIDICULOUS amounts of power (100 watts?!?!)
2. Via makes these cpus, not AMD. These things run VERY cool.

 

[Ginta]

These sound like the boards used in the $200 "Internet Ready Multimedia PC" that Fry's advertizes every week. Bundled with a 30gb drive, 128mb ram, generic kb/mouse/case/cdrom/56k modem, and a linux OS, this is about as low end as you can get with NEW components regardless how much discontinued, older and slower cpus out run it in the benchmarks.

The point being here is it's the cheapest new x86 solution by far. However this doesn't serve the DIY market that well since better solutions are generally available if you know what used components to buy.

If this was fan less, had USB 2.0, was ITX form factor, and was made by a more known company I'd get one for a HTPC.

 

[Madcat207]

DO you know what kind of folding farm i could build with this?!?! I could have a full folding computer for ~$50 (with $45 being for a HDD).. who gives a rat's ass if they are slow... for the number you could buy...

 

[fxsts]

They would be good deals if you could get those rebates. But the chance of that doesn't seem to be very good.

Spending money on one of those Fry's Athlon/Duron combos would be safer and give lot more performance and future upgradeability. (Of course, this option does not apply for those who do not have Fry's around)

Good deals for risk takers!!

 

[fumbduck]

Originally posted by: CTho9305

Originally posted by: sk3tch
Only problem with an AMD solution is HEAT.

1. AMDs are no hotter than Intels. In fact, the Prescott consumes RIDICULOUS amounts of power (100 watts?!?!)
2. Via makes these cpus, not AMD. These things run VERY cool.

You evidently did not read the thread. Someone said to get an AMD solution instead of this, then sk3tch responded with "Only problem with an AMD solution is HEAT."

He didn't say they were hotter than intels, nor did he mention intel at all... he was basically just saying the VIA chip doesn;t need the massive loud cooling an AMD does.

 

[Richardito]

Originally posted by: Madcat207
DO you know what kind of folding farm i could build with this?!?! I could have a full folding computer for ~$50 (with $45 being for a HDD).. who gives a rat's ass if they are slow... for the number you could buy...

Being slow is a very important concern if actually plan of using the darn thing and the number that you could buy is just ONE. Any more and you will not get your rebate. If you get your origianl rebate at all... One of my Tiger Direct rebates arrived about 11 months after I bought the item, pretty sad. And I've had numerous fights getting the rest.

 

[Alistar7]

Knowing their reputation I had to take a chance on one of their deals, actually came out OK. I had a credit card I was planned on cancelling anyway, ordered, cancelled the card immediately, paid it off....

 

[M0RPH]

To those touting this as a possible HTPC motherboard, how do you propose we output the video to the TV when these boards do not have any TV-out? If it had TV-out, I'd buy one.

 

[SuperCyrix]

Despite the horrible performance, this is somewhat tempting until you factor in the Sales Tax and
shipping cost.

 

[Technogeek]

I ordered Saturday the 7th, And when I check TD it is backordered...:disgust:

I may just cancel it, not sure if I want to wast my time playin around with this junk!

 

[jpeyton]

Why any logical person would buy from TigerDirect is beyond my comprehension.

They are known scammers.

Good luck with your rebates.

 

[Technogeek]

Originally posted by: jpeyton
Why any logical person would buy from TigerDirect is beyond my comprehension.

They are known scammers.

Good luck with your rebates.

Actually I have never had any problems with them yet. Have gotten back 2 of 2 rebates. Also I use American Xpress one time payment #s and if everything does not go smooth........ AmXp will reverse charges with no problem untill things get cleared up, They have done it 2 times so far.

edit~~> This rebate goes to Syntax not TD.