CPUs?

[scm007]

I'm building a computer for someone, and I'm wondering what CPU to get, in particular about the Athlon 64 series.

Should I get like an Athlon 64 3200+, P4 3.4 ghz (not extreme edition way too much $$$), or a standard 3400+. Also how much better is the FX-51 than say the 64 3200+?

So basically which CPU should I get excluding the FX-53 and the Extreme Edition P4's. Possibly excluding the FX-51 as it is pretty expensive as well.

[DiscoDave]

The FX-51 is not much better than the 64bit 3200+ at all. 10% faster, 2x as expensive. (Numbers pulled out of my ass, but they shouldn't be TOO far off).

I haven't looked at prices, but in general $200 seems to be the sweet spot for cpus. Note that you'll need registered memory if you get the 64bit AMD.

[scm007]

So your recommendation is the Athlon 64 3200??

[Excessive]

I have been trying to get in on this deal. But the site they say to go to is very slow and goes down a lot.

Athlon 64 3200+, ASUS K8V SE Deluxe, Far Cry and T-Shirt for $179 (http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=311107)

[PyroInsane]

Originally posted by Excessive
I have been trying to get in on this deal. But the site they say to go to is very slow and goes down a lot.

Athlon 64 3200+, ASUS K8V SE Deluxe, Far Cry and T-Shirt for $179 (http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=311107)

Thats what I'm buying :hump:

either that or this Mwave package:

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/DeepSearch.hmx?scriteria=MSI%20K8T%20NEO-FSR%20&Dname=MB%20BUNDLE%20w/%20CPU&Pname=MSI%20BUNDLES&DID=BUNDLE&PID=MOTHERBOARDBUNDLE-MSI

[DiscoDave]

Originally posted by scm007
So your recommendation is the Athlon 64 3200??
That would be a good buy, yes.