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Marcus_Aurelius · 06-09-2004, 06:49 PM

OK, I am looking up upgrade my board and chip. Ive been looking at the AMD 64 series, and I am very impressed. However, an AMD 64 FX 53 is $733 ( as per pricewatch.com ) Thats a hell of alot of money to spend on a chip. The non FX AMD 64 chips are priced a bit better. So would say an AMD 64 3200 be a decent chip?
I want to have a very fast system that is able to run new games and programs effeciently ( I am also getting an X800 PRO for a vid card )
So what are you opinions? Is there a cost effective solution or am I just gonna have to pay the big $

Dragonlich · 06-09-2004, 11:57 PM

Well, considering that the FX series is aimed at the corporate market, and the normal athlon 64 at the consumer market... and that everyone I know that has an AMD 64 has the non-FX one...

...I'd say they're up to something.

(And yes, the athlon 64 3200+ is a "decent chip", if by decent you mean bloody fast.)

Lasereth · 06-10-2004, 07:41 AM

The FX is simply for those who want to spend massive amounts of money to have the absolute best. It's a waste, yes, but you will have power than no other Athlon 64 can give (except the 3800+, but it's really expensive as well).

The Athlon 64 3200+ is an incredibly fast processor. Combined with an X800 Pro it would be insanely good for gaming. Don't get the step below, however...the Athlon 64 3000+ doesn't have as much L2 cache.

-Lasereth

Peryn · 06-10-2004, 08:40 AM

Well, i have the Athlon64 3000+ and its just scary fast. From my experience with it, it will be more than enough for quite some time to come. At the time i got it, the way things were priced, of the 64 series, it just made the most sense to get.

Marcus_Aurelius · 06-10-2004, 09:33 AM

Ok, that makes me feel a bit better. Ill probably stick with the 3200 and get the Asus board that fits it...( K8V i think. cant remember for sure )
Thanks for the advice

thephuse · 06-10-2004, 08:35 PM

the MSI NEo Platinum on Newegg says for athlon64 3500+ and above.. does that mean a 64 3200+ wont work?.. i dont understand...

Lasereth · 06-11-2004, 10:04 AM

No, it's fine. It's a typo from NewEgg. MSI's site says the MSI board works fine with all socket 754 Athlon 64s.

-Lasereth

06-09-2004, 06:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Marcus_Aurelius Tilted	Need Advice on CPU OK, I am looking up upgrade my board and chip. Ive been looking at the AMD 64 series, and I am very impressed. However, an AMD 64 FX 53 is $733 ( as per pricewatch.com ) Thats a hell of alot of money to spend on a chip. The non FX AMD 64 chips are priced a bit better. So would say an AMD 64 3200 be a decent chip? I want to have a very fast system that is able to run new games and programs effeciently ( I am also getting an X800 PRO for a vid card ) So what are you opinions? Is there a cost effective solution or am I just gonna have to pay the big $

06-10-2004, 07:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	The FX is simply for those who want to spend massive amounts of money to have the absolute best. It's a waste, yes, but you will have power than no other Athlon 64 can give (except the 3800+, but it's really expensive as well). The Athlon 64 3200+ is an incredibly fast processor. Combined with an X800 Pro it would be insanely good for gaming. Don't get the step below, however...the Athlon 64 3000+ doesn't have as much L2 cache. -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

06-10-2004, 08:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Peryn Junkie Location: San Diego, CA.	Well, i have the Athlon64 3000+ and its just scary fast. From my experience with it, it will be more than enough for quite some time to come. At the time i got it, the way things were priced, of the 64 series, it just made the most sense to get. __________________ Dont cry kid, It's not your fault you suck.

06-10-2004, 08:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
thephuse Psycho Location: NY	the MSI NEo Platinum on Newegg says for athlon64 3500+ and above.. does that mean a 64 3200+ wont work?.. i dont understand... __________________ b000yahed up your w000pah!! Joygasm~!!

06-11-2004, 10:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	No, it's fine. It's a typo from NewEgg. MSI's site says the MSI board works fine with all socket 754 Athlon 64s. -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

06-09-2004, 11:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dragonlich 42, baby! Location: The Netherlands	Well, considering that the FX series is aimed at the corporate market, and the normal athlon 64 at the consumer market... and that everyone I know that has an AMD 64 has the non-FX one... ...I'd say they're up to something. (And yes, the athlon 64 3200+ is a "decent chip", if by decent you mean bloody fast.)

06-10-2004, 09:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Marcus_Aurelius Tilted	Ok, that makes me feel a bit better. Ill probably stick with the 3200 and get the Asus board that fits it...( K8V i think. cant remember for sure ) Thanks for the advice