AMD 64 3200+ 512k vs 1mb

[Daxzus]

I'm building a new computer and I saw that MonarchComputers has all the MODs I want with only a slight increase in price and for $18 they will test the system for me.
I went to put in the CPU I wanted which is the amd 64 3200+in box with fan and this pop up box came on saying that they can't gareentee which version of the smd 64 3200+ I will get. As in eaither I will get the 512 or the 1mb, but 90% of there stock is the 1mb. This motherboard is sockit 754.
I was just wanting to know is there a really big deal between the 512 or the 1mb or which on is better?

Here's what I"m putting together:

Pre-Tested and Setup AMD Athlon 64/Sempron (754) Barebones System $18.00 $18.00
Case: 100559 - No PS - Logisys CS888CL Clear Acrylic Cas $69.00 $69.00
Power Supply: 100117 - PS 520W - OCZ OCZ520ADJ PowerStream PS $122.00 $122.00
Motherboard: 110456 - Asus K8N-E Deluxe Audio/GB-LAN/USB/IEEE/S $137.00 $137.00
Processor: 120736 - AMD Athlon 64 3200+ (Retail Box-w-Fan) $214.00 $214.00
Heatsink Fan: None
Thermal Grease: 800018 - Shin-Etsu G675 Thermal Grease (Cools CPU $13.00 $13.00
Memory: 140693 - DDR (400) 3200 - 1 GB (2 pcs 512) OCZ (OC $179.00 $179.00
2nd Memory: None
Warranty: 800037 - Motherboard-CPU Warranty - 6 Month
Case Fan: None
Round Cables: None
Far Cry Promotion: 270846 - FREE Full DVD Version of Far Cry - $39.95
Subtotal for 800075 with your selected options: $752.00
Order Total: $752.00

any advice or sujection are very welcome. I'm really new to this...and I do have a budget...and this isn't even including a video card....I'm really not wanting to go over $700...but let me know what you all think.

 

[mitchafi]

Do a search...this topic has been discussed ad nauseum.

 

[acivick]

Don't know from personaly experience, but I've heard some bad things about the pre-built systems from them, much of it on these forums. Everything from not taking off the plastic cover of the HSF (which subsequntly melts onto the processor when turning on) to not applying proper thermally conductive materials between the processor and HSF. Do thorough research before buying.

 

[Mik3y]

y not go build your own? its not hard to do.

 

[Mik3y]

also, the newcastle core (512K) is faster at stock speeds (unnoticably tho), and the clawhammer (1mb) will be faster if you overclock because of it's performance in clockspeed to cache ratio. the newcastle has an extra 200mhz added to it to make up for the loss of 512k cache.

 

[Daxzus]

thanks for all your helpful post.

 

[socket9851]

i think you should build your own the manufacture info is pretty good at showing how its done here is my .02 cents on a computer

computer case http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=11-124-106&DEPA=1 $58
cpu A64 3000 http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=19-103-486&depa=1 172
motherboard http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=13-180-061&depa=1 $99
hardrive http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=22-152-015&DEPA=1 $96
memory http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=20-145-450&depa=1 $222
video card http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=14-131-279&depa=1 $159
dvd rom http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=27-131-118&depa=1 $28.50
total cost is 835 dollars and this is with a very good video card if this is to much than use this
hardrive http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=22-152-018&DEPA=1 $69
video card http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=14-131-221&depa=1 $119
so with this cheaper card and smaller hardrive it would be 767.00

if thats to much u could use this processor
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=19-103-452&depa=1 142.00
so with a lesser HD and a cheaper vid card and this processor ur total would be $ 737.00
so the best of the 3 is $835.00
the middle $767.00
the bottom $737.00

 

[Tom]

Seems like a nice system you've picked out. The power supply choice you have, seems kind of expensive to me..I'm not an expert at Athlon 64 systems but I don't see why you would need that expensive of a power supply.

And of course the case is a subjective matter; if you like the clear case that's fine, but you could save quite a bit of money going with a different case and power supply.

As far as Monarch computers goes, I consider them one of the more reliable places to get parts, I wouldn't hesitate too much about buying an assembled system from them if I was in the market for that.

 

[Daxzus]

well I've finaly put together what I'm going to build and I'm having shiped on it's way...let me know whay ya all think:

Linkworld Black/Silver ATX Mid Tower Case, Model "3210-04-C2628" -RETAIL
$25.50

Corsair Value Select 184 Pin 2x512MB DDR PC-3200
$154.00

Motherboards - AMD
ASUS "K8N-E Deluxe" NVIDIA nForce3 Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 754 CPU -RETAIL
$135.00

OCZ PowerStream 520W Power Supply With Adjustable Power Rails With LED Indicators, SATA Connector, Model "OCZ520ADJ" -RETAIL
$125.50

AMD Athlon 64 3200+, 512k L2 Cache, The Only 64-bit Windows Compatible Processor
$207.00

POWERCOLOR ATI RADEON 9800 PRO EZ Video Card, 128MB DDR, 128-Bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model "R98-PC3F"
$165.00

with shiping...$851.98

I lookforward to getting it. Thank for all your help!
and it's all from new egg...
thanks guys for all your imput.

 

[CraigRT]

Should have gone for the 256bit 9800 Pro!

other than that, looks fine.

 

[Daxzus]

the only reason I didn't..was becasue I was still tring to keep some cost down..but I havem spending a lot already..but I was trying to save where I can...but I'm still honeslty going to sleep on the deal....I think I might try to make it cheaper yet.