Shopping for a new CPU

Keiichi · 2nd Oct 2000, 12:00 AM

I'm looking to buy a new CPU, but I've run into a problem. My cash is limited. The less I spend, the better off I'll be. So, that being said, I can either dish out $260 for a Pentium-III 800E SLOT-1 256K 100BUS, or I can go with a Pentium-III 700E SLOT-1 256K 100BUS for a meager $200. Do you think the extra 100mHz is worth it, or should I go for the cheaper alternative? I can afford either but, like I said, the less I spend, the better. So, which one do you think I should go with?

-Keiichi

P.S. I could also go with a Pentium-III 600E SLOT-1 256K 100BUS fo $165, but 600mHz seems a little slow for my tastes.

http://www.geocities.com/morisato_81/

Catalyst · 2nd Oct 2000, 12:27 AM

Do you have a motherboard that supports those speeds? If you are going to have to buy a new motherboard anyways, I'd go with an Athlon 800 Thunderbird for only $154 (www.pricewatch.com).

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Keiichi · 2nd Oct 2000, 12:53 AM

Yeah, I've got a motherboard that supports it. All I should need to buy is a fan.

-Keiichi

http://www.geocities.com/morisato_81/

Keiichi · 2nd Oct 2000, 04:41 PM

Well, the matter is settled. I found a company with a special on CPUs. I'm going to get an Intel Coppermine Pentium-III 700mHz w/ fan for the low low price of $195. It's the exact same proccessor as the Pentium-III 700E SLOT-1 256K 100BUS, but I get it for $5 less and the fan is included. So, it looks like I can say goodbye to my old Pentium-II 350mHz. Now all I need is a GeForce 2 Ultra to replace my TNT2...

-Keiichi

http://www.geocities.com/morisato_81/

[This message was edited by Keiichi on Oct 03, 2000 at 02:18.]

Catalyst · 3rd Oct 2000, 12:50 AM

Got another $250? [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

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Keiichi · 3rd Oct 2000, 01:15 AM

$250? For a Geforce 2 Ultra? Last I checked, they were upwards of $500. I suppose I could get a GeForce 2 MX. They're only about $130 but, like the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. The MX is only slightly better than a GeForce 256 (although, even a 256 is better than my 2-year-old TNT2).

-Keiichi

http://www.geocities.com/morisato_81/

Casull · 4th Oct 2000, 04:55 PM

There's a grammatical problem going on here; don't you mean which CPUs?

Symmetrical MultiProcessing is where it's at.

Linux with an SMP kernel and a nice dual motherboard would be my gameplan.

Keiichi · 4th Oct 2000, 04:59 PM

Yeah, but if I go with an AMD processor, I have to buy a compatible motherboard. Since I don't have an extra $130+, I'll just have to settle with Intel.

-Keiichi

http://www.geocities.com/morisato_81/

Goat Fucker · 5th Oct 2000, 03:46 PM

Keiichi, if u dont need that 350mhz´er any more, could u send it to me.
I could realy use it.

.......Ohh please consider it.....please.

My damn 200mhz´er is driving me mad.

Keiichi · 5th Oct 2000, 04:17 PM

Sorry, I'm gonna' use the old processor in another computer and have that one set up as a server.

-Keiichi

http://www.geocities.com/morisato_81/

2nd Oct 2000, 12:00 AM	#1
Keiichi Old Timer Join Date: Mar. 13th, 2000 Posts: 3,331	Shopping for a new CPU I'm looking to buy a new CPU, but I've run into a problem. My cash is limited. The less I spend, the better off I'll be. So, that being said, I can either dish out $260 for a Pentium-III 800E SLOT-1 256K 100BUS, or I can go with a Pentium-III 700E SLOT-1 256K 100BUS for a meager $200. Do you think the extra 100mHz is worth it, or should I go for the cheaper alternative? I can afford either but, like I said, the less I spend, the better. So, which one do you think I should go with? -Keiichi P.S. I could also go with a Pentium-III 600E SLOT-1 256K 100BUS fo $165, but 600mHz seems a little slow for my tastes. http://www.geocities.com/morisato_81/

2nd Oct 2000, 12:27 AM	#2
Catalyst science begets death Join Date: Jul. 18th, 1999 Location: CA, USA Posts: 1,385	Do you have a motherboard that supports those speeds? If you are going to have to buy a new motherboard anyways, I'd go with an Athlon 800 Thunderbird for only $154 (www.pricewatch.com). <FONT SIZE=2 color="#A5AA56">Catalyst</FONT><FONT SIZE=1 color="#A5AA56"> Infiltration Public Correspondent</FONT>

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Catalyst science begets death Join Date: Jul. 18th, 1999 Location: CA, USA Posts: 1,385	Got another $250? [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] <FONT SIZE=2 color="#A5AA56">Catalyst</FONT><FONT SIZE=1 color="#A5AA56"> Infiltration Public Correspondent</FONT>

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2nd Oct 2000, 12:53 AM	#3
Keiichi Old Timer Join Date: Mar. 13th, 2000 Posts: 3,331	Yeah, I've got a motherboard that supports it. All I should need to buy is a fan. -Keiichi http://www.geocities.com/morisato_81/

2nd Oct 2000, 04:41 PM	#4
Keiichi Old Timer Join Date: Mar. 13th, 2000 Posts: 3,331	Well, the matter is settled. I found a company with a special on CPUs. I'm going to get an Intel Coppermine Pentium-III 700mHz w/ fan for the low low price of $195. It's the exact same proccessor as the Pentium-III 700E SLOT-1 256K 100BUS, but I get it for $5 less and the fan is included. So, it looks like I can say goodbye to my old Pentium-II 350mHz. Now all I need is a GeForce 2 Ultra to replace my TNT2... -Keiichi http://www.geocities.com/morisato_81/ [This message was edited by Keiichi on Oct 03, 2000 at 02:18.]

3rd Oct 2000, 01:15 AM	#6
Keiichi Old Timer Join Date: Mar. 13th, 2000 Posts: 3,331	$250? For a Geforce 2 Ultra? Last I checked, they were upwards of $500. I suppose I could get a GeForce 2 MX. They're only about $130 but, like the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. The MX is only slightly better than a GeForce 256 (although, even a 256 is better than my 2-year-old TNT2). -Keiichi http://www.geocities.com/morisato_81/

4th Oct 2000, 04:55 PM	#7
Casull Registered User Join Date: Sep. 4th, 2000 Posts: 215	There's a grammatical problem going on here; don't you mean which CPUs? Symmetrical MultiProcessing is where it's at. Linux with an SMP kernel and a nice dual motherboard would be my gameplan.

4th Oct 2000, 04:59 PM	#8
Keiichi Old Timer Join Date: Mar. 13th, 2000 Posts: 3,331	Yeah, but if I go with an AMD processor, I have to buy a compatible motherboard. Since I don't have an extra $130+, I'll just have to settle with Intel. -Keiichi http://www.geocities.com/morisato_81/

5th Oct 2000, 03:46 PM	#9
Goat Fucker No Future! Join Date: Aug. 18th, 2000 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,625	Keiichi, if u dont need that 350mhz´er any more, could u send it to me. I could realy use it. .......Ohh please consider it.....please. My damn 200mhz´er is driving me mad.

5th Oct 2000, 04:17 PM	#10
Keiichi Old Timer Join Date: Mar. 13th, 2000 Posts: 3,331	Sorry, I'm gonna' use the old processor in another computer and have that one set up as a server. -Keiichi http://www.geocities.com/morisato_81/