amd a64 3500+ venice core

[Rottie]

I feel that a64 3500+ is bit slower with windows xp pro sp2 or is it just me? I am thinking about getting a64 x2 4800+ this week. Will I see a lot difference?

 

[MrUniq]

no..but you'll be able to run more apps smoother, without interuption by having an extra core.

 

[myocardia]

Well, you really don't need an excuse to upgrade processors. But, if you want to find out how it will perform in all of your single-threaded apps, just give your RAM 2.7v, and set your HTT to 218. Though, you'd also want to change your HTT multi to 4.

 

[akshayt]

AFAIK SP2 will run optimally only if you have a minimum of 1GB RAM

 

[Rottie]

I don't know how to oc this mobo and I don't know where to find HTT in the BIOS.

 

[Rottie]

Originally posted by: akshayt
AFAIK SP2 will run optimally only if you have a minimum of 1GB RAM

Yea my system have 1GB memory but I beleive 4 sticks (256MB each) might be the reason slower.

 

[Rottie]

where's everybody?

 

[deadseasquirrel]

Slower at doing what? The X2 will allow you to run CPU-intensive tasks faster, such as video encoding. But if you're talking about things such as file transfers, web surfing, email access, or just Word/Excel usage, then no, the upgrade won't do a thing for you. What kind of applications are you running (or trying to run)? Some people say their machines feel like they run "snappier" with a dual-core chip. I'd be sure you plan to use all that CPU power because $300 is a lot of money for "snappy".

 

[Rottie]

Originally posted by: deadseasquirrel
Slower at doing what? The X2 will allow you to run CPU-intensive tasks faster, such as video encoding. But if you're talking about things such as file transfers, web surfing, email access, or just Word/Excel usage, then no, the upgrade won't do a thing for you. What kind of applications are you running (or trying to run)? Some people say their machines feel like they run "snappier" with a dual-core chip. I'd be sure you plan to use all that CPU power because $300 is a lot of money for "snappy".

Ok lemme see I often run Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Creative Studio 2, and some other graphic applications. I also have 3D Studio MAX (and Maya) I also play some good games.

It seems slow down is Norton AV 2006, Trillian Pro, and Google Desktop and some other processes.