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[3en]

Saying they are on similar set-up and the same price.
What one is the better one? And what chip would you choose and why?

[Joshua]

Are you referring to a P4 2.8 Ghz 533Mhz FSB or 800Mhz FSB?

-Josh

[3en]

The P4 is a 2.8 Ghz 533Mhz FSB. Hope this helps.

[JHServers]

Originally posted by 3en
The P4 is a 2.8 Ghz 533Mhz FSB. Hope this helps.

I'd say the P4 is better. If the AMD is in a mid-tower it may change the results. But if the price is the same, i'd go with the P4 2.8...

[Mdot]

I would go with AMD in this case.

regards,
M.

[Defcon|Rich]

Originally posted by RaineTech
I'd say the P4 is better. If the AMD is in a mid-tower it may change the results. But if the price is the same, i'd go with the P4 2.8...

Not sure what the casing has to do with it.. But with all things being equal the P4 should be stronger.

[3en]

Does any one else want to shed some light? The sales person said that they would go with the AMD. I still can't decided.

[z280 Hosting]

I think the reason the casing has anything to do with it is that AMD Athelon's run much warmer then P4's The number one problem with rackmounts is keeping them cool, if the processer gets too hot it will chip, which will cause problems. If the AMD was in a tower as opposed to a rack the problem with overheating would be less of a problem and then the AMD might be better.

[JHServers]

Originally posted by z280 Hosting
I think the reason the casing has anything to do with it is that AMD Athelon's run much warmer then P4's The number one problem with rackmounts is keeping them cool, if the processer gets too hot it will chip, which will cause problems. If the AMD was in a tower as opposed to a rack the problem with overheating would be less of a problem and then the AMD might be better.

You hit the nail on the head.

[3en]

So the AMD Athelon's works better than the p4?

[JHServers]

I'd go with whatever is cheaper. If price is the same, go with the p4.

Also, as to the sales guy saying to go with the AMD. That is obvious because AMD's cost much less for the company so they can make a larger profit. But like I said, if price is same, go with P4.

[Shoey]

I would prefer P4.

[Defcon|Rich]

Originally posted by z280 Hosting
I think the reason the casing has anything to do with it is that AMD Athelon's run much warmer then P4's The number one problem with rackmounts is keeping them cool, if the processer gets too hot it will chip, which will cause problems. If the AMD was in a tower as opposed to a rack the problem with overheating would be less of a problem and then the AMD might be better.

The heat issue is not quite as severe as you imply. A properly buiilt AMD system will run cool. True they are harder to keep cool and need more attention but there is no reason to put them in a tower. Towers are for the desktop not the DC

[edwardw]

SM use towers

[Defcon|Rich]

Originally posted by edwardw
SM use towers

They are a budget provider.

towers=budget


You get what you pay for.