What processor should I use for my new system?

Clean_Baldy · 08-02-04, 01:37 PM

I'm building a budget system (~$1,000)

I use adobe photoshop, AutoCAD 2005, and some other graphic intense applications. I mostly do solid modelling with my computer.

I plan on using 1GB of Corsair XMS PC-3200 memory (2X512) in dual channel.
I'll have a S-ATA hard drive.
and probably an ATI 9600 XT video card.

I've been doing so much reading on processors and the best choice for the cheapest cost, and my brain hurts.

I could go with an Athlon XP-mobile 2400+ and overclock it cheap, and get 2.2 GHz, I know that much.

As for the other processors, like Athlon64, and most of Intel, I'm lost.

Can you guys give me some good insight as to what my options may be? Help me choose!

Imperial · 08-02-04, 02:30 PM

I'd go with a Athlon 64 3000 or 3200 & a Gig of RAM defintely. The rest is up to you.

Captain Newbie · 08-02-04, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Imperial

I'd go with a Athlon 64 3000 or 3200 & a Gig of RAM defintely. The rest is up to you.

Words cannot express my agreement.

MiNdWaRp · 08-02-04, 05:00 PM

I'm looking into the viability of making a similar purchase, I'm just wondering what version of the 3200+ is recommended?

Looking at Newegg, I see Clawhammer vs. Newcastle, OEM vs. Retail, Mobile vs. Desktop.

Clawhammer > Newcastle
OEM > Retail
mobile?

they have no new OEM Clawhammers in stock save the mobile or refurbished models

Is a refurb too risky, should I just buy a Newcastle? I doubt they will have the desktop clawhammers back in stock, AMD stopped making them, right...?

*head spins*

Captain Newbie · 08-02-04, 05:58 PM

Here is an article contrasting NewCastle and Clawhammer.

08-02-04, 01:37 PM	Thread Starter #1
Clean_Baldy Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	What processor should I use for my new system? I'm building a budget system (~$1,000) I use adobe photoshop, AutoCAD 2005, and some other graphic intense applications. I mostly do solid modelling with my computer. I plan on using 1GB of Corsair XMS PC-3200 memory (2X512) in dual channel. I'll have a S-ATA hard drive. and probably an ATI 9600 XT video card. I've been doing so much reading on processors and the best choice for the cheapest cost, and my brain hurts. I could go with an Athlon XP-mobile 2400+ and overclock it cheap, and get 2.2 GHz, I know that much. As for the other processors, like Athlon64, and most of Intel, I'm lost. Can you guys give me some good insight as to what my options may be? Help me choose! __________________ "If the mouse is frozen on the screen, does that mean my computer is stable? It's not moving, and can't... so, I think that's what they mean by stable."
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08-02-04, 02:30 PM	#2
Imperial Disabled Join Date: Jul 2004	I'd go with a Athlon 64 3000 or 3200 & a Gig of RAM defintely. The rest is up to you.
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08-02-04, 05:00 PM	#4
MiNdWaRp Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Montana	I'm looking into the viability of making a similar purchase, I'm just wondering what version of the 3200+ is recommended? Looking at Newegg, I see Clawhammer vs. Newcastle, OEM vs. Retail, Mobile vs. Desktop. Clawhammer > Newcastle OEM > Retail mobile? they have no new OEM Clawhammers in stock save the mobile or refurbished models Is a refurb too risky, should I just buy a Newcastle? I doubt they will have the desktop clawhammers back in stock, AMD stopped making them, right...? head spins __________________ Processor - AMD 64 3700+ San Diego Memory - OCZ EL Platinum Revision 2 1GB (2 x 512MB) Video Card - EVGA 7800GT PCIe. Motherboard - DFI LanParty nF4 Ultra
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08-02-04, 05:58 PM	#5
Captain Newbie Senior Django-loving Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Right seat with a bored "don't kill me" expression	Here is an article contrasting NewCastle and Clawhammer. __________________ B.S. Computer Science, B.A. Political Science \| Commercial Pilot Airplane Single and Multiengine Land, Instrument Airplane "And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod The high untresspassed sanctity of space Put out my hand, and touched the face of God." Strong * Focused * Safe Apple Mac Pro 4,1, Two Nehalem Xeons 2.26GHzx4 (Hyperthreaded), 12 GB DDR3 FBDRAM \| MacBook Pro 15" (2009)
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