Which one is best--AMD 64 3000+ or Intel 3.0E H/T

rajun · Nov 11, 2004, 02:11 PM

Which one is best--AMD 64 3000+ or Intel 3.0E H/T and Why?

I might go for AMD 64 3000+. Is it would be a right decision?

CaptinSxb · Nov 11, 2004, 02:20 PM

What are you gonna be using the comp for and are you planning on overclocking?

rajun · Nov 11, 2004, 02:26 PM

Gaming, watching DVDs, listening Musics. Overclocking is not so important for me.

markus82 · Nov 11, 2004, 02:30 PM

Then you should take the Athlon 64. Faster in gaming and cheaper!

rajun · Nov 11, 2004, 02:34 PM

There r different types of AMD 64 3000+ such as newcastle,............ Which one is better among them?

Vampyromaniac · Nov 11, 2004, 02:55 PM

I'd recommend the Newcastle. It is 2000 MHz, unlike the Winchester which is 1800 MHz.
But, the Newcastle is a socket-754 chip, while the Winchester is a socket-939 chip.
Socket 939 has the advantage of having dual-channel memory support, but the extra clockspeed on the Newcastle would be of more benefit.
Also, Socket 939 will be around longer. If you are the type of person who goes through multiple processor upgrades on the same motherboard, you would probably want to have a socket-939 chip and motherboard, so get the Winchester. But, if you are the type of person who upgrades less often, and usually buys a new motherboard with a CPU upgrade anyway, you can get the socket-754 chip (Newcastle) without apprehension.
Hope that helps.

rajun · Nov 11, 2004, 03:07 PM

which one is less expensive?

Vampyromaniac · Nov 11, 2004, 03:15 PM

On Newegg, the Newcastle is a few bucks cheaper.
They should be more or less the same price wherever you shop.

***Zardon*** · Nov 11, 2004, 03:18 PM

Go with the AMD chip, I dont rate the prescotts, too hot and they underperform unless you overclock, which you wont be doing.

rajun · Nov 11, 2004, 04:05 PM

thanks

Sandok · Nov 11, 2004, 04:12 PM

Well can't he get a northwood with a 478 MOBO? I mean, they aren't OUT of the running yet... Soon but worse come worse, just get a 3.4EE when the price drops!

MiDKnYtE · Nov 11, 2004, 05:42 PM

The 939 is the more futureproof solution. socket 478 is basically dead. socket 775 would require pci express, ddr2, etc. Go for the AMD 939.

rajun · Nov 12, 2004, 03:09 PM

But the price of 939 MOBO may be higher than 754

MiDKnYtE · Nov 12, 2004, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rajun

But the price of 939 MOBO may be higher than 754

the 754 is going to be discontinued earlier than the 939. spending a little more now will give you more longevity. penny wise, pound foolish.

***Zardon*** · Nov 12, 2004, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sandok

just get a 3.4EE when the price drops!

I doubt the price will ever drop to a reasonable level, those processors cost too much to make.

Sandok · Nov 12, 2004, 05:08 PM

well I'm stuck with my 478 mobo for at least 1/2 years so I'm just gonna have to really go nuts and overkill this platform

rajun · Nov 13, 2004, 02:30 PM

So its wise to choose MOBO 939?

Vampyromaniac · Nov 13, 2004, 02:38 PM

As I said: "Socket 939 has the advantage of having dual-channel memory support, but the extra clockspeed on the Newcastle would be of more benefit.
Also, Socket 939 will be around longer. If you are the type of person who goes through multiple processor upgrades on the same motherboard, you would probably want to have a socket-939 chip and motherboard, so get the Winchester [and a 939 mobo]. But, if you are the type of person who upgrades less often, and usually buys a new motherboard with a CPU upgrade anyway, you can get the socket-754 chip (Newcastle) without apprehension."

Only you can decide what is right for you.

germanjulian · Nov 13, 2004, 02:55 PM

939 with pci x for next gen graphics card.
best is to wait till after xmas... price drops

enjoy

rajun · Nov 14, 2004, 01:02 PM

Is it possible to use more than one 64bit processor in 939 MOBO?

Which create more speed--dual channel memory support or the extra clockspeed--that means which one is more speedy--Winchester or Newcastle?

markus82 · Nov 14, 2004, 01:09 PM

Both socket 939 cpu`s, winchester and newcastle have dual channel. single channel and more clockspeed is the newcastle on socket 754

Vampyromaniac · Nov 14, 2004, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajun

Is it possible to use more than one 64bit processor in 939 MOBO?

Which create more speed--dual channel memory support or the extra clockspeed--that means which one is more speedy--Winchester or Newcastle?

1. No, you can use only one CPU.

2. Post #6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vampyromaniac

Socket 939 has the advantage of having dual-channel memory support, but the extra clockspeed on the Newcastle would be of more benefit.