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Old June 8th 04, 01:52 PM
ur_droll
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Default Need advice on box upgrade

Hi there all you tech heads.

I am after advice from "those in the know" about a box upgrade that I'm
considering.

Having being through this once before (and fluffing it with a 733 P3
just after P4 release) and missing any opportunity to make a meaningful
(cpu only) upgrade. I would like to spend as little as possible on my
initial upgrade of Case, m/b, cpu (low budget), 512mb ddr & hdd.

I have a reasonable appreciation of the value of higher fsb, P4 hyper
threading and 64 bit 754 XP's, but don't have much of an idea as to
the comparative value of the 462 XP's 400fsb, particularly as relates
to P4 hyper threading and the likelihood of continuing production of
faster (compatible architecture) cpu's that might be supported by my
new m/b. i.e.... I understand the risk of architecture redundancy if
I get it wrong and am trying to weigh the risk against the savings in
cost for the three different options.

Search and cost comparisons of local supply options for m/bs that
support the potential advances of the three options (together with a
desire to get 'off board graphics') are limiting me to low speed cpu's
around 2000 - 2400 with lower fsb. This will be my most meaningful
upgrade (other than graphics, sound and ram), and I would like to be
in the hunt for a 3300+ + upgrade (if available).

I guess my question is simply..... are 462 XP's with dual channel cpu's
competitive enough (in your collective opinions) with P4 hyperthreading,
.....to minimise the risk of premature redundancy.

Please advise.


Colin


 




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