Time for another system

[tdenton]

Hey all.

I'm once again looking for a new system and haven't kept up on all the newest mobo/cpu combinations for about 6 months. 1st choice: Intel/AMD? Next choice: chipset for cpu followed by actual mobo.

I'm looking for at least a 2.5ish system but might go lower if the bank for the buck was really different. Check my sig for my current systems.

Thanks ahead of time!

Tad

 

[Chrisdafu]

AMD.

For cpu I would get a 2100+ tbred b and for mobo an epox 8rda+ (nforce2 chipset). Pair these with some twinmos or corsair ddr and it will fly. The tbred's are hitting around 2.3 almost garenteed with cooling cooling. An slk-800 and tornado should do the trick.

 

[Farleytron]

Since AMD is synonymous with "BANG for the buck", go with them.

As far as 2.5GHz, are you talking clock speed or performance compared to a P4 rig?

If you want an exact hardware quote from us, then you need to give us a dollar amount. THEN we'll be able to fit the system to your needs.....

 

[sirtoby]

I'd agree with Chrisdafu.. excellent combination.. 8RDA+, Corsair 3500 and a 2100+ Tbred B AIUHB..

With these you should be able to get to ~200 MHz FSB (at least) and probably >2.3 GHz..

 

[Chrisdafu]

Also if you got cash to spend you might look into the bartons. Most people are getting around 2.2 - 2.3ghz with high end air cooling.

 

[Burnt_Ram]

im just curious as to why people even bother with 2100/2200+ xp's ? i have a xp 1700 plus and i can easily hit 2100 mhz. and it only cost me 80.00 cdn. so i bet state side there really cheap ! "no flame" just curious

 

[Chrisdafu]

Well He said he wanted around 2.5 and with the 2100+ he has a much better chance of getting it (or closer to it).

 

[Socket eh?]

All the 1700's are jui*b chips, which don't go as far as the aui*b chips. The 2100 aren't that expensive up here in igloo country either. Like $150cdn.

 

[tdenton]

Thanks for the info thus far... I was checking on the 2100+ prices with the AIUHB stepping. I have found the following:

stepping code.......date code........price (shipped)
AIUHB...................0306................$89
AIUHB...................0304................$101
AIUHB...................0247................$103

Is there any difference based on the date code?

 

[jonspd]

Not really although some date codes do overclock better but I haven't noticed that big of a difference.

 

[TimeCop]

Look at sig for my results of the xp2100...
(As soon as my Abit NF7 v1.2 MB is delivered my MHz will go up even more.)

BTW I paid $95 for my CPU 2 weeks ago.