klisis
11-01-2001, 07:11 PM
Hey,
I am trying to decide which CPU I choose.
I currently have PIII 660 CPU.
How good is AMD Thunderbird 1Ghz compared to PIII 660? (I know I will need a new motherboard for AMD processors.)
Or anyone can recommend better one with reasonable prices?
Thanks.
dherman76
11-01-2001, 07:12 PM
It shouldn't make too much of a noticeable difference with those two. If you can upgrade the RAM on the machine, it will be more worth your while.
klisis
11-01-2001, 07:21 PM
Well, I think I have enough RAM for a personal computer. I have 448mb of RAM.
I want to notice a little speed difference. (that's why I want to upgrade hehe.)
dherman76
11-01-2001, 07:24 PM
Sorry, I didn't realize it was for a personal CPU
ReflexHost_M
11-02-2001, 03:42 AM
I presume you mean the P3 650 as the P3 660 doesn't exist...?
Anyway, in regards to upgrading, you should notice a considerable difference. I upgraded from a P3 550 to an Athlon 1Ghz, and the speed increase certainly has been noticeable.
And prices of AMD chips currently are very low, you won't find a quicker or better value processor for your money.
Regards
Matt
klisis
11-02-2001, 04:07 AM
It's PIII 664 MHZ.
and thanks for the info.
Originally posted by ReflexHost_M
I presume you mean the P3 650 as the P3 660 doesn't exist...?
Anyway, in regards to upgrading, you should notice a considerable difference. I upgraded from a P3 550 to an Athlon 1Ghz, and the speed increase certainly has been noticeable.
And prices of AMD chips currently are very low, you won't find a quicker or better value processor for your money.
Regards
Matt
Walter
11-02-2001, 06:09 AM
Why not a AMD 1,3 Ghz, they are very cheap now. This way the difference is even bigger.
klisis
11-02-2001, 09:22 AM
Ok, could you look at http://www.knowledgemicro.com/detail.php3?name=MB-A7V133C&price=108.90&fullname=Asus+A7V133C+Socket+A/VIA/ATA100/ATX+Motherboard ? I want to see if I can use my PC133 ram on the new motherboard.
Originally posted by Walter
Why not a AMD 1,3 Ghz, they are very cheap now. This way the difference is even bigger.
joe52
11-02-2001, 11:21 AM
Originally posted by ReflexHost_M
I presume you mean the P3 650 as the P3 660 doesn't exist...?
There is a P3 667, whis might be what he has.
-Joe
klisis
11-02-2001, 11:36 AM
It is P3 664. It was P3 660 with win98 SE installed. When I upgraded to winxp, it says P3 664. You don't believe me, do you. heh
ReflexHost_M
11-02-2001, 12:33 PM
Probably a p3 667Mhz then that is slightly underperforming by a few mhz, as Intel did not release a 660 or 664.
<att
