AMD processor - best bang for the buck? - GoFuckYourself.com

Jace · 11-09-2005, 03:46 PM

I need some new gear and have a little extra cash this month, SO, i want a new processor/mobo

what is the best bang for the buck with AMD these days?

Is the Athlon 64 cool to get? it runs on 64 bit right? does that fuck anything up?

I found an Athlon 64 3200 with ECS Motherboard for $173/free shipping

Screaming · 11-09-2005, 03:47 PM

Yes. By far the best going. I cant stand intell crap, and the fact people are so happy with them is amazing.

They cost more and are out preformed by amd all day long.

Jace · 11-09-2005, 03:47 PM

oh, and I might add this is for my Audio machine, editing and recording....so it needs some power, but nothing near a video editing machine

Jace · 11-09-2005, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Screaming

Yes. By far the best going. I cant stand intell crap, and the fact people are so happy with them is amazing.

They cost more and are out preformed by amd all day long.

well, the AMD is already decided, i have not used anything except for AMD since celeron first came out and I got a taste of that evil

khs · 11-09-2005, 03:49 PM

yes AMD is a way better value then Intel unless your talking laptops

11-09-2005, 03:50 PM

Amd = Teh Shizzzzeyyyyyy!!!!

tony286 · 11-09-2005, 03:51 PM

Spend alittle more and go with the dual core I got x2 4200 and it rocks

Jace · 11-09-2005, 03:52 PM

READ THE THREAD PEOPLE

LOL

i am asking WHICH amd is the best bang for the buck, not IF amd is the best bang for the buck

fuck, sig whores in full effect

Jace · 11-09-2005, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tony404

Spend alittle more and go with the dual core I got x2 4200 and it rocks

for an audio machine? don't need all that man

tony286 · 11-09-2005, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jace

for an audio machine? don't need all that man

You live a couple blocks away from AMD mecca go talk to the monarch guys, they are very cool and have specials and close outs all the time

Baker Rd · 11-09-2005, 04:01 PM

AMD64 3500+, best bang for the buck. Do not settle for anything less than the 3500.

Also, make sure you go with Socket 939. If you want a motherboard... I recommend either ASUS A8V Deluxe or Soltek K8T800-Pro939 (or the popular DFI Lanparty which is pimp but expensive)

Jace · 11-09-2005, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tony404

You live a couple blocks away from AMD mecca go talk to the monarch guys, they are very cool and have specials and close outs all the time

went there already, they are about 20% higher than www.pricewatch.com....you can never beat online deals with a local shop, even with their closeouts

Jace · 11-09-2005, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Baker Rd

AMD64 3500+, best bang for the buck. Do not settle for anything less than the 3500.

Also, make sure you go with Socket 939. If you want a motherboard... I recommend either ASUS A8V Deluxe or Soltek K8T800-Pro939 (or the popular DFI Lanparty which is pimp but expensive)

any reason for 3500+? i found a 3400 with nice board for $179

Baker Rd · 11-09-2005, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jace

any reason for 3500+? i found a 3400 with nice board for $179

Core speed. Anything less than the 3500 and you are better off with an Intel chip.

Jace · 11-09-2005, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Baker Rd

Core speed. Anything less than the 3500 and you are better off with an Intel chip.

i wondered why their was such a price jump from the 3200 and 3400 to the 3500

Baker Rd · 11-09-2005, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Baker Rd

Core speed. Anything less than the 3500 and you are better off with an Intel chip.

Also, the 3500+ is available in 90nm process which runs much cooler and can overclock easily to 2.6ghz

Jace · 11-09-2005, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Baker Rd

Also, the 3500+ is available in 90nm process which runs much cooler and can overclock easily to 2.6ghz

nice, thanks for the info dude

checking out the 3500's now

Baker Rd · 11-09-2005, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jace

nice, thanks for the info dude

checking out the 3500's now

Actually, you would be safe with a 3200+ 2.0ghz if you want to save a few bucks. The 3500+ is about $50 bucks more and it's more than worth it. I wouldn't go any lower than 3200

Here is a 3200+ for $152
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103535

Just make sure it's a 90nm process and not the 0.13

Jace · 11-09-2005, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Baker Rd

Actually, you would be safe with a 3200+ 2.0ghz if you want to save a few bucks. The 3500+ is about $50 bucks more and it's more than worth it. I wouldn't go any lower than 3200

Here is a 3200+ for $152
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103535

Just make sure it's a 90nm process and not the 0.13

cool, found that with a gigabyte board on pricewatch for $200 total with shipping

Jace · 11-09-2005, 04:28 PM

just got this

http://www.smksuperstore.com/catalog...m.asp?ID=13872

Motherboard & CPU Combo w/ Athlon 64 3200 939-pin
Gigabyte K8U-939 (4DDR - 5PCI - AGP 8X - LAN - 8 USB 2.0)

american pervert · 11-09-2005, 04:35 PM

I got the acer ferrari with the amd in it and I'm really happy with it

HorseShit · 11-09-2005, 04:44 PM

that's an ok combo

.. much better than your initial ECS thought

JohnnyT · 11-09-2005, 05:13 PM

yeah... run the same gear myself with XP64, it's great!

xxxice · 11-09-2005, 05:15 PM

I like mine better than the pentium i had before

Jace · 11-09-2005, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jdavis

that's an ok combo

.. much better than your initial ECS thought

yeah, i have had one other gigabyte and I LOVED IT...right now I have an ecs, and it started doing wierd shit

i figure i will be better going with a company that has a solid rep for quality over the cheaper shit...LOL

ADL Colin · 11-10-2005, 07:13 AM

I have the AMD 64 x2 3800+. It flies. Haven't tried Windows 64 bit though. Maybe after Office comes out with a 64 bit version.

tony286 · 11-10-2005, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Almighty Colin

I have the AMD 64 x2 3800+. It flies. Haven't tried Windows 64 bit though. Maybe after Office comes out with a 64 bit version.

Why would you need speed in office?

Jace · 11-17-2005, 05:45 PM

wow, nice, i just got the new processer in, and it looks really cool....much better design than those old flat fucks

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tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	Spend alittle more and go with the dual core I got x2 4200 and it rocks

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Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	READ THE THREAD PEOPLE LOL i am asking WHICH amd is the best bang for the buck, not IF amd is the best bang for the buck fuck, sig whores in full effect

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Baker Rd Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 647	AMD64 3500+, best bang for the buck. Do not settle for anything less than the 3500. Also, make sure you go with Socket 939. If you want a motherboard... I recommend either ASUS A8V Deluxe or Soltek K8T800-Pro939 (or the popular DFI Lanparty which is pimp but expensive)

11-09-2005, 04:28 PM	#20
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	just got this http://www.smksuperstore.com/catalog...m.asp?ID=13872 Motherboard & CPU Combo w/ Athlon 64 3200 939-pin Gigabyte K8U-939 (4DDR - 5PCI - AGP 8X - LAN - 8 USB 2.0)

11-09-2005, 04:44 PM	#22
HorseShit Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,513	that's an ok combo .. much better than your initial ECS thought

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JohnnyT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 51	yeah... run the same gear myself with XP64, it's great!

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xxxice Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,042	I like mine better than the pentium i had before

11-17-2005, 05:45 PM	#28
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	wow, nice, i just got the new processer in, and it looks really cool....much better design than those old flat fucks