Originally posted by: shady06
Originally posted by: NewBlackDak
Originally posted by: shady06
Originally posted by: DrMrLordX
Originally posted by: Zebo
I'd bet a good chunck of change you could NOT tell performance differences between similarly rated competing processors in a double blind test using whatever apps you choose without relying on benchmarks to make the choice for you.
All you'd have to do is check CPU temperature at full load to tell the difference . . .*P
yup, my A64 is substantially higher than my P4C was
A64 3200+ 51C Idle @ 1.575V
P4 2.8C 38C idle @ 1.575V
Not a good comparison.
You should be comparing the A64 3200 with a 3.2 PIV, or the PIV 2.8 with a 2800+.
Most people on water don't even get >=3.2PIV to idle at 38C.
whats the difference? they both use the same voltage.
maybe you are talking about Presscott cuz most all northwoods i have seen idle below 40C
Originally posted by: shady06
Originally posted by: NewBlackDak
Originally posted by: shady06
Originally posted by: DrMrLordX
Originally posted by: Zebo
I'd bet a good chunck of change you could NOT tell performance differences between similarly rated competing processors in a double blind test using whatever apps you choose without relying on benchmarks to make the choice for you.
All you'd have to do is check CPU temperature at full load to tell the difference . . .*P
yup, my A64 is substantially higher than my P4C was
A64 3200+ 51C Idle @ 1.575V
P4 2.8C 38C idle @ 1.575V
Not a good comparison.
You should be comparing the A64 3200 with a 3.2 PIV, or the PIV 2.8 with a 2800+.
Most people on water don't even get >=3.2PIV to idle at 38C.
whats the difference? they both use the same voltage.
maybe you are talking about Presscott cuz most all northwoods i have seen idle below 40C
Originally posted by: JackHawksmoor
and the prices at NewEgg just plummeted! A 3200+ is only $245!
Originally posted by: Scorponok
Can anyone recommend memory, I want 1Gb but i dont know what type to buy.
Also i hear theres more price drops coming for this chip on monday(tommrow) so I'll sit tight untill then.
Getting ready for Doom III
... Oh yea and i need a case with good cooling and like 400 or higher Power supply, I appreciate any help on recomendations.
Originally posted by: Scorponok
all together the order comes to about $US 566, Now to see if newegg drops any lower on the CPU.
Originally posted by: Markfw900
Originally posted by: shady06
Originally posted by: NewBlackDak
Originally posted by: shady06
Originally posted by: DrMrLordX
Originally posted by: Zebo
I'd bet a good chunck of change you could NOT tell performance differences between similarly rated competing processors in a double blind test using whatever apps you choose without relying on benchmarks to make the choice for you.
All you'd have to do is check CPU temperature at full load to tell the difference . . .*P
yup, my A64 is substantially higher than my P4C was
A64 3200+ 51C Idle @ 1.575V
P4 2.8C 38C idle @ 1.575V
Not a good comparison.
You should be comparing the A64 3200 with a 3.2 PIV, or the PIV 2.8 with a 2800+.
Most people on water don't even get >=3.2PIV to idle at 38C.
whats the difference? they both use the same voltage.
maybe you are talking about Presscott cuz most all northwoods i have seen idle below 40C
Well, my 3000+ @ almost 3400+ speed overclocked runs 32c idle and 42c full load. Maybe you have a wimpy HSF on the Athlon64, and good one one the P4. Regardless, you should at least be comparing a 2800+ to your P4 2.8 MHZ ALSO contributes to heat, not just the voltage !
Originally posted by: Budman
Originally posted by: shady06
Originally posted by: NewBlackDak
Originally posted by: shady06
Originally posted by: DrMrLordX
Originally posted by: Zebo
I'd bet a good chunck of change you could NOT tell performance differences between similarly rated competing processors in a double blind test using whatever apps you choose without relying on benchmarks to make the choice for you.
All you'd have to do is check CPU temperature at full load to tell the difference . . .*P
yup, my A64 is substantially higher than my P4C was
A64 3200+ 51C Idle @ 1.575V
P4 2.8C 38C idle @ 1.575V
Not a good comparison.
You should be comparing the A64 3200 with a 3.2 PIV, or the PIV 2.8 with a 2800+.
Most people on water don't even get >=3.2PIV to idle at 38C.
whats the difference? they both use the same voltage.
maybe you are talking about Presscott cuz most all northwoods i have seen idle below 40C
there can be a huge difference just changing motherboards,unless you used an external probe on both systems your claim can be very unaccurate.
Originally posted by: michaelpatrick33
The FX-53's will not drop in price ever. I would be surprised to see it ever fall below 750.00 until the FX-55 comes out. AMD has stated that is how it is going to be
Originally posted by: CiN
:| got my AMD 64 3000+ for $205@zzf last week, yesterday its $173!!! :| im sooooooooooooooo frustrated, prices were so stable for so many weeks uggggh. zzf site says no price adjustments, called them anyway...didnt work building my 2nd pc after 5yrs, and this drained all the enthusiasm from it..... :roll: gotta look at some doom3 screenshots to motivate me