how much of a diff between a64 3000/3200?

hrhrhrFOOT · Mar 6, 2004

How much of a difference does it make? Is that extra 512 kb of cache really worth the extra 80 dollars? Also, what speed of an a64 would be equal to an axp-m 2.7?

Maxvla · Mar 6, 2004

3000 and 3200 are virtually identical. i wouldn't and didn't pay the extra for the cache.

stock 2ghz 3000+ is comparable to a 2.6-2.8ghz amd xp depending on memory speed, timings, etc.

hrhrhrFOOT · Mar 6, 2004

Ah, maxvla! Just the person i was looking for. That 1337 300 fsb= :drool:

In fact, thats why i was leaning towards a 3000+ - cause you had it. Guess i will go with it.

And, ouch stock 3000=2.6 gigs? Wow... i wonder what a oced 2.5 gig one would do.

Also, what mobo to get? Shuttle an50r is OOS on newegg >_<
I was thinking about getting a refurbed gigabyte k8npro--- is that a good idea?

Maxvla · Mar 6, 2004

hrhrhrFOOT said:
Ah, maxvla! Just the person i was looking for. That 1337 300 fsb=

In fact, thats why i was leaning towards a 3000+ - cause you had it. Guess i will go with it.

And, ouch stock 3000=2.6 gigs? Wow... i wonder what a oced 2.5 gig one would do.

Also, what mobo to get? Shuttle an50r is OOS on newegg >_<
I was thinking about getting a refurbed gigabyte k8npro--- is that a good idea?

i would wait for the shuttle.. or wait for the nf3 250 boards due out the end of this month. much better boards and more manufacturers.

termin@tor · Mar 7, 2004

There really isn't a big difference. Just that the 3000 has 512KB less $... but it's also a lot cheaper than the 3200+, so I guess that's the best bang for the buck. And as for the mobo, wait for the nf3 250 boards. They will be much much better... I just hope prices are reasonable.

sandman001 · Mar 7, 2004

The gigabyte is a really good board as well.

I'd get it, then upgrade once the Nforce 3 250 boards come out.

hrhrhrFOOT · Mar 7, 2004

Only thing is, i'm on a really tight budget. I mean under 100 dollars for a mobo. Should i get the asrock k8s8x mobo? It uses the sis 755 chipset, which has pci/agp locks. Its also got a nice pricetag.

mrneed · Mar 7, 2004

sis has no pci locks just agp .maybe a new chipset will,but as of right now it doesnt.via and n3 are coming with new chipsets that are saying that they will have locks but we see.

hrhrhrFOOT · Mar 8, 2004

Hmm, thats wierd--everyone says the 755 is the best chipset right now.

sandman001 · Mar 8, 2004

It is, but it has very few overclocking options.

I would check out the leadtek K8N motherboard, it is very good for the money, I have one, and my only complaint is I can't find Vmods for it.

hrhrhrFOOT · Mar 8, 2004

Nvm i wont be able to scrape together enough money anyways...

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