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RE: Getting a new box
I still think you should get an Intel Core 2 Duo , like I said it's about the same price as the 5000+ but is a lot better.
On the other hand I also read that motherboards for the conroe are more expensive than AM2 motherboards, but that was some time ago, don't know how it is today.
Found this interesting chart tho.
EDIT: I also think it might be better to take 4x 512 to get to 2 GB memory, use that with Dual Channel and you'll get better speeds than 2 x 1 GB and it might be even cheeper.
This post was edited on 09-09-2006 at 04:13 PM by Ezra.
quote:Originally posted by Ezra
I still think you should get an Intel Core 2 Duo , like I said it's about the same price as the 5000+ but is a lot better.
On the other hand I also read that motherboards for the conroe are more expensive than AM2 motherboards, but that was some time ago, don't know how it is today.
Found this interesting chart tho.
EDIT: I also think it might be better to take 4x 512 to get to 2 GB memory, use that with Dual Channel and you'll get better speeds than 2 x 1 GB and it might be even cheeper.
Intel is not what i want, it's just... ucky. For some reason i dislike it, and there is the price diffirence (small, but it is there). And no, atleast over here, a 4x 512 is more expensive then a 2x 1024 and the diffirence in performance couldn't be tht big.
Edit: Looks like this is turning into a AMD vs. Intel/nVidea vs. ATi discussion
This post was edited on 09-09-2006 at 04:29 PM by crank.
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RE: Getting a new box
quote:Originally posted by crank
Logitech Laser MX3000 Mouse and Keyboard (wireless)
I have that one too, it's great
A bit expensive too, but worth it nonetheless.
quote:Originally posted by crank
Intel is not what i want, it's just... ucky. For some reason i dislike it, and there is the price diffirence (small, but it is there).
Well, sure if that's what you want i'm not stopping you , You asked for opinions. Nevertheless the 5000+ is also a very good processor.
quote:Originally posted by crank
And no, atleast over here, a 4x 512 is more expensive then a 2x 1024 and the diffirence in performance couldn't be tht big.
I looked up some prices and indeed 2 1GB is about €20 cheaper than 4x 512 MB.
This post was edited on 09-09-2006 at 04:54 PM by Ezra.
quote:Originally posted by rav0
4 x 512 MB of RAM will perform much better than 2 x 1024 MB .
Yes, but i actually can't afford €20 more unless if i wait a month, and by then i'd have to change even more.
quote:Originally posted by rav0
PS an Nvidia card is definately better if you want TV out options.
Indeed, and since i've got a tv in my room and soon we will get digital tv using our phone line (which means no more cable in my room cuz that would be paying twice) i'd like to be able to still use my tv without cable so the tv out will most likely be used a lot.
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, like I said it's about the same price as the 5000+ but is a lot better.![[Image: priceper.png]](http://www.xbitlabs.com/images/cpu/core2duo-shootout/priceper.png)
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Nevertheless the 5000+ is also a very good processor.
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