Re: Upgrade to ...
- From: Johannes <johs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2005 18:14:38 GMT
Odie Ferrous wrote:
>
> m0rk wrote:
> >
> > Ive a spare system thats running in a chieftec atx case I want to
> > upgrade.
> >
> > Ive stayed away from amd before prefering the perceived reliability of
> > intel cpu's although they were higher in price.
> >
> > But right now this upgrade is budget constrained and amd still appears
> > the cheaper way to go and I dont have that much idea where amd chips /
> > mobo chipsets are.
> >
> > Can anyone recommend a cheap cpu/mobo bundle that incorporate generally
> > the latest reliable chipset along with sata, pci express x16, etc ... I
> > already have a 160gb sata drive to use with it.
> >
> > It'll be running xp and the occasional other linux or server os to test
> > but generally doesnt do all that much beyond general office internet
> > type work. Onboard video/sound/network preferred.
>
> I'm the fussiest bugger that's walking this planet.
>
> AMD are *every* bit as reliable and "compatible" as Intel CPUs.
>
> I have absolutely no issues whatsoever in supplying servers based on AMD
> CPUs.
>
> Of course, there are many who will only supply Intel - but I believe
> that sort of snobbery, while valid only a few years ago, is now
> outdated.
>
> When a client asks for a server, I am happy to supply AMD.
>
> On the motherboard side, if you want to overclock, DFI Lanparty boards
> are good - but in the event of problems, you have to return them to the
> continent for repair.
>
> I would suggest something like an ASUS SLi Premium - I would recommend
> the Deluxe, but there are issues with the chipset cooling fan.
>
> As for CPU - go for the dual-core AMD. Even running the most basic of
> applications not even designed for MP use, it is still a lot quicker
> than your average single-core CPU. Get the AMD 4400 or 4800 - they have
> 1MB of cache per CPU as opposed to 512KB in the 4600 and 4200. (Even
> the dual core 3xxx would be better than the 64-bits.)
>
> Overclock.co.uk are an excellent source for the above; not necessarily
> the cheapest, but you get to speak to real people, and their returns
> policies are good.
>
> That said, if all you are really doing is "general office internet type
> work" then get something from itdealers.co.uk!
>
> Odie
Yes I believe that the dust have now settled for the AMD 64 systems. But
it wasn't always the case. I remember from newsgroup discussions that there
were some teething problems with early motherboards for AMD 64 systems.
But now everything is well and good, and there are no reliability reasons
for not building an AMD 64 system. I got a lot of flack more than a year
ago by AMD enthusiasts in another group for building with a P4 Northwood,
but so far there have been no problems. Whatever performance difference
there may or may not be, it doesn't matter one iota. The PC does the job.
.
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