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Should I go Athlon64 or Barton?
Franklin ) wrote...
Hi guys, after several years I have run out of power on my old 700 MHz Duron system and now want something new. I don't play games, I am not a power user, I don't do video or audio editing. I just surf and do some small office activities. So what app is giving you the urge to upgrade? I had thought of upgrading my current system to a T'bred 2400+ but the PSU is not big enough and the case is a bit small, so I will build a new system instead. OK. A Barton 2500+ (with maybe an Asus A78NX mobo) is more than enough power for me but am I buying into obsolescence? Athlon64 is where the growth will be and furture residual values will be higher than for Barton. Whatever you buy, you are buying into obsolescence. It's guaranteed with computers. All you can vary is how long before it is reached. If you keep this machine as long as you have presumably kept your Duron 700, then the difference in used value will be pretty negligible, IMHO. What's the difference between a Duron 700 and Athlon 1200 (say) today? Not a lot.... Are there any other advantages of Athlon64 for a user like me other than that? Umm. It's faster. If you have the urge to try a 64-bit OS then you can. It's good for bragging rights. Your hair will start to grow thicker, and more luxurient. Women will find you strangely attractive. Sorry. I've been reading too much marketing material. Are there particular disadvantages ... e.g. more expensive mobos for athlon64? more expensive memory? The whole system will cost a fair bit more, as you suggest. Mobos and memory will be pricier. My advice is to set some parameters for the upgrade. Either set a performance goal (I want it X times faster than current) and then investigate acheiving that for the minimum outlay, or set a financial limit (no more than UKP 500, say), and buy the fastest you can for that. Without a real idea of what you want you may end up disappointed, broke, or both. Ian -- Ian Riches Bedford, UK |
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