2400 vs. 2500

[cralston]

I have decided to go AMD after a little bit of a debate. I am on the fence between the A7N8X and the A7V8X. I am going to be using DDR 333. And I am really unsure about the 2400 ($134) vs. the 2500 ($172). I know either mobo can run at 166 (333). I don't know if the higher frequency, cache, and synched system (but lower clock speed of the 2500) is worth the extra cash. I have never OCed, and don't intend to. What is the better set up between the two AMDs?

 

[StraightPipe]

I could tell you but I dont follow AMD

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[clicknext]

I suggest you get the 2500 barton. The higher FSB should help performance a noticable bit. I think that, along with the extra cache, is worth the extra cash! (oh pun!) =P

Depends on how much you really want to spend though. If you want to save some money then just stick with 2400. If you get a good cooler it's very likely that you can flip that 2400 up to 166FSB effortlessly. But then, you said you didn't want to overclock...

 

[cralston]

So the 2500 would be worth the extra money now. I am not intending to OC like I said, but if I changed my mind in the future, I would be better of getting the 2500 now?

 

[HiggaJigga]

if you get the a7v8x, make sure you flash the bios with the latest version. 1.1 i think. the bios wont recognize your CPU otherwise. just dl the update, and use the EZ-Flash utility that comes with the board.

 

[chizow]

I'd go with the 2400+ on the A7N8X b/c it has a PCI and AGP lock and fully adjustable multipliers on T-bred B's. This will allow you to change the multiplier and FSB, which effectively makes a 2400+ that runs at 266MHz FSB natively a 333MHz synchronously with a few simple BIOS adjustments. The increased L2 cache is only a benefit in a few applications, but in most instances, an extra 167MHz will provide better overall performance. Get the 2400+, save $40, and change the multiplier to 12 x 166 = 2GHz.

Chiz

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: chizow
I'd go with the 2400+ on the A7N8X b/c it has a PCI and AGP lock and fully adjustable multipliers on T-bred B's. This will allow you to change the multiplier and FSB, which effectively makes a 2400+ that runs at 266MHz FSB natively a 333MHz synchronously with a few simple BIOS adjustments. The increased L2 cache is only a benefit in a few applications, but in most instances, an extra 167MHz will provide better overall performance. Get the 2400+, save $40, and change the multiplier to 12 x 166 = 2GHz.

Chiz

He said he won't OC. I'll get the 2500 in that case.

 

[Bovinicus]

If you plan on upgrading your CPU and keeping the same motherboard, then going with the 2400+ might not be a bad idea. You will be able to upgrade to a 333MHz FSB CPU without having to buy new memory. The higher FSB and cache will only improve performance a slight amount. It will probably be barely noticeable to the human eye.