I should have posted something when I split the thread...
In any event we need a good Intel vs AMD thread every 2-3 months or so. (Intel Sucks! )
If I have money to burn, I'd build a Intel system with an Epox 4PCA3+ mobo and a P4 2.6C. An HPT374 and SATA Raid! I wish the Epox NF2 board had those features!
I just remembered one of my reasons for choosing Intel again. As meaningless as it truly is I'm a big fan of results. I like to see a pretty decent overclock. At the time of my purchase of the 2.4 the only big time AMD overclockers were the 1700+'s and the 2100+'s (I believe). The 2500 Barton's weren't getting huge results at the time. The P4 2.4C's on the other hand were getting overclocking of 1 gig or more in really good results. Hyper Threading also sounded appealing even though I know not many programs can't put it to it's full use. Never the less I'm happy with my purchase and what I got out of it.
meh. As most of you know, I use both. I overclock both. Both are fast. Intel cost a little more, if it's important than truly AMD delivers more bang for buck. AMD has been fastest *overall* for the desktop on multiple occasions (twice? thinking Thunderbird and FX), including currently - as has Intel, more times.
IC-7 looks like a great mobo but I am very happy with P4C800-E Deluxe, it's my best Intel mobo since (insert laughter but true) my Asus P3V133. Haven't owned an Epox, nobody around here will carry them due to horrendous RMA ratio (this from several vendors) - they're reasonably difficult to find in Canada. They have very rarely been the 'enthusiast's choice' over the past few years, tho they do have their fans (hi, Omega).
Having played with the IC7-Max3 motherboard it is definitely a flagship product. As far as the top 3 GHz Intel processor against the 3200+...that horserace is pretty darn close.
In Canadian funny money the 3200+ goes for $449 and the 3.0C 512k 800 FSB Intel product goes for $359. Eek. But the 3.2C GHz 512K 800FSB retails for $529. (ATHLON64 3200+ (2Ghz) 754PIN 1mb Cache Retail $579).
As soon as you start dropping down the GHz scale AMD does manage to pull ahead in the bang for buck department.
MediaMan had this to say Having played with the IC7-Max3 motherboard it is definitely a flagship product. As far as the top 3 GHz Intel processor against the 3200+...that horserace is pretty darn close.
In Canadian funny money the 3200+ goes for $449 and the 3.0C 512k 800 FSB Intel product goes for $359. Eek. But the 3.2C GHz 512K 800FSB retails for $529. (ATHLON64 3200+ (2Ghz) 754PIN 1mb Cache Retail $579).
As soon as you start dropping down the GHz scale AMD does manage to pull ahead in the bang for buck department.
Where the hell are you buying things up here in the Great White North! I've love those prices on CPU's!
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Thanks very much. I'm a big fan of this place so far, very welcoming.
In any event we need a good Intel vs AMD thread every 2-3 months or so. (Intel Sucks!
If I have money to burn, I'd build a Intel system with an Epox 4PCA3+ mobo and a P4 2.6C. An HPT374 and SATA Raid! I wish the Epox NF2 board had those features!
IC-7 looks like a great mobo but I am very happy with P4C800-E Deluxe, it's my best Intel mobo since (insert laughter but true) my Asus P3V133. Haven't owned an Epox, nobody around here will carry them due to horrendous RMA ratio (this from several vendors) - they're reasonably difficult to find in Canada. They have very rarely been the 'enthusiast's choice' over the past few years, tho they do have their fans (hi, Omega).
In Canadian funny money the 3200+ goes for $449 and the 3.0C 512k 800 FSB Intel product goes for $359. Eek. But the 3.2C GHz 512K 800FSB retails for $529. (ATHLON64 3200+ (2Ghz) 754PIN 1mb Cache Retail $579).
As soon as you start dropping down the GHz scale AMD does manage to pull ahead in the bang for buck department.
Where the hell are you buying things up here in the Great White North! I've love those prices on CPU's!
Locals Prices, CDN Dollars, All Retail Packages
Intel P4C 3000 -> $425
Intel P4C 3200 -> $629
Athlon XP 3200 -> $479
Athlon 64 3200 -> $618
Second: www.eglobalci.com/index.asp
Get to use www.pricenetwork.ca too
Athlon XP 3200+ (2.2ghz 400) OEM: $315
Athlon XP 3200+ (2.2ghz 400)Retail $323
Athlon XP 3000+ (2.17ghz 333) OEM: $197
Athlon XP 3000+ (2.17ghz 333) Retail: $205
Athlon XP 3000+ (2.10ghz 400) OEM: $207
Intel P4 3.2C (800) Retail: $396
Intel P4 3.0C (800) OEM: $265
Intel P4 3.0C (800) Retail $269
Intel P4 3.06 (533) Retail $265
The best Value here is an Unlocked AXP 3000+ 333 & a NF2 mobo