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06-26-2003, 05:25 PM
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WHAT DO I WANT IN A NEW AMD CPU
 I am thinking of upgrading my cpu. first I am an AMD fan, second I have a socket A mob, my mob is fairly new, within the last two months. Any suggestions on wich model of amd cpus to look at. I intend on video editing, and photo editing, as well as 3d gaming. My budget is small right now, about 90 bucs.
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06-26-2003, 05:45 PM
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06-26-2003, 05:53 PM
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Well, if you don't already have a fan, just get the fastest retail processor available for 90$.
If you do, then get the fastest OEM for 90$
Looks like a Barton 2500+ for retail and OEM both at Newegg.com...
Or if your board isis an overclocking board, just pick up one of those Newegg 1700+'s, since they seem to be really good overclockers (I've been hearing about 2200 actual mhz from a 1470 mhz chip) and cost only 48$ for the OEM.
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06-26-2003, 07:20 PM
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what is the motherboard you have . without it we can't really say what chip to get .
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06-26-2003, 07:35 PM
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Ya... whats the max FBS you can handle
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06-26-2003, 08:21 PM
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I currently have a "SY-KT400 Dragon Lite", with a max FBS of 266. 512MB pc2100 RAM, running an athlon xp +1800 (wich is dying)
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06-27-2003, 10:44 AM
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I thought the kt400 was a 333fsb???
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06-27-2003, 12:59 PM
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You can get a good heatsink (if you don't already have one) at nexfan for $10 plus shipping (flat rate of $7/order). I'd then do a cost/benefit analysis of the various CPUs and analyze what you really need in the line of speed. I opted for the $44 1700+ at NewEgg, as I'm upgrading from a K6-2 350 and don't really need the latest chip. (The way it is, what I'm getting is so much faster than what I'm leaving, it'll be good.  ) If you want faster, look up what your mobo can support and then select the chip from NewEgg's list that best meets your budget for the speed you want.
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06-27-2003, 01:06 PM
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you want my opinion then i'd wait for Athlon64 or the PowerMac G5. Yeah i know the G5 is IBM but come on...look at the case! it's sexy!
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06-27-2003, 04:40 PM
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the KT400 CUP FSB suports 200/266, the DDR RAM supports 200/266/333
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