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Actually I'm always happy, even if someone uses Intel :DQuote:
Originally Posted by phishhead
I've used the 2400, 2500, 2600 Mobiles and they're all close, with the price difference being so close now a days the 2600 is the one to get.
If the price is about the same its always better to get the CPU that defaults at a higher multiplier (providing its unlocked), gives you more to play with incase the ram doesn't want to play ;)
Hey Fastgame,thanks for the info on the RAM.I have yet another question lol.
Thanks to everyones suggestions i am gonna grab a AMD64 3000+ processor.I am gonna order from newegg.then i aw something kinda odd to me.They have the AMD64 3000+ retail ($146) and OEM($149),Is there any difference besides the fact that the retail comes with a stock HSF?I would hate to order the retail and find out its locked or something if you know what i mean.I will more then likely order the OEM with This HSF ,since it supports up to AMD 64 5000+ it should eliminate having to buy another HSF for future processor upgrades.What do you think.
The Retail has a HSF & 3 year warranty and the OEM doesn't.Quote:
They have the AMD64 3000+ retail ($146) and OEM($149),Is there any difference besides the fact that the retail comes with a stock HSF?I
Hmm so technically shouldnt the retail version cost more then the OEM?but in this case its kinda backwards lol thats why i ask :)
Maybe Newegg was selling a bunch of OEM's and they wanted to move out the retails, I'd get the retail.
I'm in the market for the A64 3000+ 939 version and I noticed that the price at Monarch Computers drops to $135 every Sunday night for the last 3 weeks.Then on Monday it goes back up to $146.They are a hot item,no doubt because of their overclocking potential.Even reseller venders are getting $131.80 and a bit lower the more you order. :D I'll wait a bit longer,no hurry I will buy a new SATA drive and Venus 12 heatsink to go with it.So far I have The Abit AV8 mobo,Crucial Ballistic 1GB(2 512 sticks)PC3200,ATI 9700 Radeon.I will be swapping out my Lian Li P60 case. :D
this was my same question today when i was looking at the amd athlon xp 2800+ for a friend who's upgrading. the retail is going for $101 and the oem is $104. then i looked at the comparison and saw that besides the retail box having the hs and fan, it used 1.65 volts and the oem used 1.5. does this mean the oem version runs on lower power? ~sQuote:
Originally Posted by bhxtyrant
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I would need to see the CPU's or link, you can't always believe all the spec's in the ads.
The 1.5 v sounds like a Mobile chip.
Mobile chip? :cool:
well, here's the link to the specs page, for both oem and retail box:Quote:
Originally Posted by FastGame
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...roperty&DEPA=1
and here's a review submitted by some guy named tyler, after some other guy posted a review also saying it was a mobile chip:
Great processor. After two weeks of rock solid stability and mid 30-mid 40 temps, I overclocked to 3200+ (200x11). Even after overclock it still runs solid on my AN35N-Ultra 400, and temps don't go over 45C under load. I'm running the processor on air with a Speeze 80mm HSF with a dab of Arctic Silver 5 for flavor ;-).
It is NOT an XP-Mobile, as previously stated. Although the mobo and Win XP recognizes it as "Unknown CPU Typ", the reason is different. Because this is a "low-power" desktop cpu, the board is confused and recognizes it as unknown, just like a mobile. If you notice the v-core voltage on this processor is 1.5, whereas on the retail 2800+ the voltage is 1.65. The unknown name is kind of lame, but it's clearly just cosmetic. I flashed the most recent BIOS, and that didn't help, but I don't mind the name. The speed is what counts!!
I like it a lot, installation was a breeze, and it's a great deal snappier than my 1800+. Plus, after OCing the FSB I can run my PC3200 mem at speed, and everything on my board is synchronized!!
you can read all nine reviews here:
http://secure.newegg.com/app/Custrat...tem=19-103-509
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What ever the OEM is multiplier is unlocked and the Retail isn't according to the reviews.....
OEM=I don't know why your looking at those CPU's, The Mobile Bartons cost less, unlocked, less voltage and OC the best. Even if your not going to OC the Mobiles run cooler.Quote:
Low Power Barton 2800+ (mobile/desktop hybrid cpu) 1.5
runs ~45C under full load.
also the chip i received is in fact UNlocked!
Wait! where is everyone? I can now join the "OC2+Ghz" club? Thanks to Fastgame we're at 10.5x208. Hello? Anyone here? :confused:
Been here the whole time waiting for the next victim, Oh wait a minuite you can't join....your a security freak and there ain't no room on an OC HD for 20 security programs ! Only Benchmark programs need to apply...MuuuuuWaaaaaHaaaHaaaQuote:
Wait! where is everyone?
OC'ers got no time to be on the net catching bugs & germs, so move along scared-D-cat, when you can look the Blue Screen of Death in the face without flinching then you can join....hehe
Hi LK, what do you need to know :)
I, I'm here to join the c-club. I-I'll be g-good. I will not lynch, I mean flinch. :eek: With high speed, faster than virus - like star trek invisibility powder.
Once again Im listening and taking it all in, understanding so so but if I keep at.....
What's up with the dates showing on each peeps post...?????...sup lk..long time no see....:D