pitbull481 Posted August 28, 2005 CID Share Posted August 28, 2005 Which CPU is best for under $400? I already have a 1: DVD-RW and CD-RW 2: 512MB RAM and 256MB RAM = 768MB of RAM (184 pin pc2700) 3: Linksys 1Gig Ethernet PCI 4: 120Gig HDD and 80Gig HDD http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Category/category_tlc.asp?CatId=31&CMP=ILC-FPM08 Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted August 28, 2005 CID Share Posted August 28, 2005 whatever cpu comes bundled with a board you can use with the ram you have at the price you want. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-74768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
organ_shifter Posted August 28, 2005 CID Share Posted August 28, 2005 If we are choosing from the link you provided, I'd go with the Sempron 2600+ here: KT4A-V Gamer Barebone Kit Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-74770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted August 28, 2005 Author CID Share Posted August 28, 2005 either from TigerDirect (www.tigerdirect.com ) or Fry's Electronics ( www.outpost.com) both stores are about 20 mins away from me. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-74772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted August 28, 2005 Author CID Share Posted August 28, 2005 If we are choosing from the link you provided, I'd go with the Sempron 2600+ here: KT4A-V Gamer Barebone Kit that's one i was looking at to Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-74773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
organ_shifter Posted August 28, 2005 CID Share Posted August 28, 2005 Oh, ok, under $400 now. I'd definitely go with something 64 Bit. You can get a great socket 939 board/processor for that price. Let me look around those sites...brb. EDIT: Hey Pit, are you trying to get a barebone with MB, CPU, HD...etc? Or do you have a case and just want the MB & CPU? Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-74774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted August 28, 2005 CID Share Posted August 28, 2005 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813138247 when bundled with a 3700+ x64 you get the mobo for free.. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-74776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted August 28, 2005 Author CID Share Posted August 28, 2005 Oh, ok, under $400 now. I'd definitely go with something 64 Bit. You can get a great socket 939 board/processor for that price. Let me look around those sites...brb. EDIT: Hey Pit, are you trying to get a barebone with MB, CPU, HD...etc? Or do you have a case and just want the MB & CPU? i got no case Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-74787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted August 30, 2005 Author CID Share Posted August 30, 2005 is this good HP http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_series.do?series_name=a1010y_series&catLevel=2&category=desktops/hp_pavilion&storeName=computer_store I already have a 1: DVD-RW and CD-RW 2: 512MB RAM and 256MB RAM = 768MB of RAM (184 pin pc2700) 3: Linksys 1Gig Ethernet PCI 4: 120Gig HDD and 80Gig HDD 5. external floppy 6.17in flat lcd so i dont need much from them. i do want the pc to be a 1.intel pentium 4 3.0Ghz+ 2.windows xp home edition sp2 i guess thats it is either try to fix my gateway pc (which i have being trying to do) or buy new one Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-75210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kamil234 Posted August 30, 2005 CID Share Posted August 30, 2005 i'd say get a dual core AMD Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-75223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planatoid Posted August 30, 2005 CID Share Posted August 30, 2005 You need to answer some questions before a good reply can be given. Do you need a new video card? If so, do you want it to be PCI-Express? If so, do you plan on running SLI eventually? Also, do you plan on overclocking. Answer these, and I can set you up with a killer rig. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-75235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted August 30, 2005 CID Share Posted August 30, 2005 i'd say get a dual core AMD I would say that is the way to go.. but the prices are still to high on the hardware.. $400 will just get you a cpu at this point.. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-75298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptors892004 Posted August 31, 2005 CID Share Posted August 31, 2005 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1537142&CatId=1914 It costs 400$, but it comes with hdd, 512mb of memory, media card reader and AMD Athlon 64 3400+ (2.4GHz socket 754) and 400W PS.. You could sell the hdd and memory if you don't need them and old motherboard and PS if they don't support this processor and buy a video card with those money EDIT: It costs 599 but the discount expires tomorrow (August 31), but its still a good deal Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-75458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighawk211 Posted August 31, 2005 CID Share Posted August 31, 2005 I have an Intel 915G motherboard with a 3.2GHz with HT 800FSB and it is pretty damn fast Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-75459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted August 31, 2005 Author CID Share Posted August 31, 2005 thanks for helping out. i "might buy my uncle's laptop. Sony Vaio Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-75467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGODl337 Posted August 31, 2005 CID Share Posted August 31, 2005 i would seriously suggest getting an amd x64 and a motherboard with pci-e outside of that its all price and your needs Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-75469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planatoid Posted August 31, 2005 CID Share Posted August 31, 2005 Yup, A64 is the only way to go, s939 of course. Although, that MSI deal isn't too bad. Don't get a Sony Vaio, they're a joke. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-75515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperspace Posted August 31, 2005 CID Share Posted August 31, 2005 Best for OVER $400 and for different specs! Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-75516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay173 Posted August 31, 2005 CID Share Posted August 31, 2005 i would buy anything thats amd such as athlon 64 and mobo for it, asthere faster than intel in most cases www.amd.com Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-75548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted August 31, 2005 CID Share Posted August 31, 2005 You want a fast processor and MB for under $400 hear you go. This combo will smoke almost anything out there. Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813137063 Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116196 Grand Total: $383 Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-75551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted August 31, 2005 Author CID Share Posted August 31, 2005 so i guess amd is better than intel. i never had amd. all were intel. i guess i can try out amd Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-75553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted August 31, 2005 CID Share Posted August 31, 2005 I never had a AMD until now. Wouldn't go back to Intel again. I am running a Sempron 2400+ on a ASRock Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-75559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted August 31, 2005 CID Share Posted August 31, 2005 I have had INTEL and AMD, in both desktops and notebooks. AMD's are good, nice and fast. The intels that i have had are faster and more reliable then the AMD's ive had. Also if you break a intel for what ever reason they will ship you a new one, no questions asked. AMD you have to go through this hole 30 question process. AMD notebook processors suck. If you pare a intel with a good MB like a asus with Nforce4 chipsitel. Your going to have 1 fast machine. My next desktop is going to be a intel pentium 2.12GHz fastest processor on the market. Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-75561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostmaster Posted August 31, 2005 CID Share Posted August 31, 2005 2.12GHZ lol Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-75563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted August 31, 2005 CID Share Posted August 31, 2005 ya ghostmaster Tomshardware.com.com did a benchmark with the intel pentium M 2.12GHz a AMD64 4800+ and the intel P4 EE 3.73GHz and the pentium M won in all test. They played quake 3 at 640x480. The pentium M was faster by 5-12% then both the intel and AMD. I use a pentium M 2GHz at work and that processor renders video very fast. I can't wait for the pentium 5 basted on the pentium M clocked at 3GHz. That will be fast. hears the link: http://www.tomshardware.com/cpu/20050525/pentium4-10.html Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7241-which-cpu-is-best/#findComment-75566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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