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| Thread ID: 56622 | 2005-04-10 20:40:00 | Difference between CPU's | shomenno (7767) | Press F1 |
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| 343483 | 2005-04-10 20:40:00 | I am currently upgrading my computer and have an Intel P4 2.53 processor (not a HT model). If I upgrade to an AMD 64 3500 processor how much difference in speed and power will I notice? Basically given any power difference is it best to stick with the current CPU and upgrade graphics and memory if any power increase is marginal. Obviously this will also mean a motherboard upgrade, this is not a major concern. Thanks, Shomenno |
shomenno (7767) | ||
| 343484 | 2005-04-10 21:17:00 | Have a look at Toms Hardware (www20.tomshardware.com) Also this site: CPU Scorecard (http://www.cpuscorecard.com/) And of course, do a Google using the names of the CPUs you want to compare, with words such as 'comparison'. What is your graphics card and RAM? |
Strommer (42) | ||
| 343485 | 2005-04-11 02:28:00 | What do you use your computer for? Your Intel processor is not a slow one and there would be little difference in speed noticed doing everyday things such as word processing, browsing the internet, etc so you would be wasting your money upgrading . If you are wanting to upgrade for the 64 bit architecture then be aware that Windows does not yet support it . As Steve says, tell us what your current video card and amount of RAM is . |
FoxyMX (5) | ||
| 343486 | 2005-04-11 02:55:00 | While there is not a lot of software supporting the 64bit chip yet, the AMD 64 has the ability to function as a 32 bit processor for 32bit programmes. Leaving that alone I'd always recomend going AMD for their better performance over Intel and the price difference can make you scratch your head wondering what exactly you're shelling out all that money for for an intel. Another thing to look for is the chipsets, RAM support and AGP support of the motherboards that support the AMD64 Once you look at 64bit a number of things change, like the amount of accessible RAM etc |
apparition (3207) | ||
| 343487 | 2005-04-11 03:34:00 | .. is it best to stick with the current CPU and upgrade graphics and memory if any power increase is marginal. I did some research sometime back and looking at performance upgrades bang for buck. A new Graphics Card and More Memory (if less than 512MB) is the best option. |
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| 343488 | 2005-04-11 03:51:00 | and of course a new processor need a new motherboard too | drcspy (146) | ||
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