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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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