Advice on CPU Purchase - Please

[jama]

I am looking at buying a new CPU and would like some advice.

Would I be best to buy a Duron 600 and overclock to 800 (maybe 900) or a 700 and overclock to 800 ? Since they are so overclockable I get the impression that it doesn't make much difference.

The other option is a T-Bird 700 (all I can afford in the Country) and overclock this to 800-900.

Thank you

Regards, James

 

[Mikewarrior2]

you're probably best off getting a duron 650/700, and pushign the guy to 850/900. You'll get a very cost effective solution doing this.



Mike

 

[Dark4ng3l]

if you go duron get the 600 the 750 tbird is like 10 bux more than the 700 are you sure you cant aford one?

 

[jama]

Unfortunately,the price difference is not that good here.

Duron 600 $139
Duron 700 $215

T-Bird 700 $296
T-Bird 800 $380

And these are trade prices. There is no T-Bird 750 listed at the moment.

Thank you again

James

 

[Mikewarrior2]

Can you get a duron 650? If so, what price?

Also, what are you aiming for as far as an overlock? You should be able to get a duron 600 to 850.


Mike

 

[jama]

Yes, I can get the Duron 650, its $171.

I am hoping for 900Mhz but aiming for 800Mhz.

Regards, James

 

[paulip88]

I'm pretty sure most Duron 600s will get to at least 800MHz. Some hit the barrier around there, but some can make it up to 1G+. If you'll be satisfied with 800, and cost is a big factor, go with the Duron 600.

 

[Techwhore]

wow, those prices are high... where are you from and where are you ordering from?? my duron 600 cost me $49 (US) and i got it at 1ghz, i'm still trying for 1.1 or at least 1050/1045 but it's not happening... if you're seriously gonna spend that kinda money on a duron i'd suggest you make friends with someone on this board who can get you a US shipping and pay them to ship it international to you (if that's the case). That way you can buy a t-bird 800 and shoot for 1.1, i think they're only like 140 here now.

 

[jblondi]

Yeah, those prices are insane. For a couple bucks ill ship you a chip and im sure I can beat those prices!

 

[atomicbomberman]

are those canadian dollars or USD? LOL

Those prices are insane if it's USD.

 

[jama]

Yes I agree that these prices are insane. The public have to pay retail so it costing them another 20%.

I am in Australia and these prices are in AU$. It sounds good to get one sent over but now our exchange rate has plumeted from US$1=AU$.79 to AU$.55 the price still comes back up. It is still better but there is freight as well.

Maybe I should come and work over there and get paid the same in US$

Anyone know of any good IT jobs going for somone with a years experience in systems admin and several years in hardware.

Thank you for all the replies also, they are much appreciated.

Kind Regards, James