AMD Processors...

[Gusty987]

What is the best non-64-bit AMD processor out right now? (Before overclocking). Also, will the best 32-bit processor be able to hold its own in games against the A64 3200+?

 

[Corporate Thug]

Athlon XP 3200+ i guess

the A64 3200+ will blow it away though

 

[sandorski]

Any reason why you don't want the Athlon64? (Have a Socket A mobo?)

 

[Regs]

Originally posted by: sandorski
Any reason why you don't want the Athlon64? (Have a Socket A mobo?)

I'm think that as well. The 3000 64 is the same price as the Barton 3200 and it like shady said, it kills it. Remember that the A64 CPU's are backwards compatible with 32 bit programming. It won't effect anything at all except a huge gain in performance which the A64 3000 provides. Plus when you get a hold of XP 64-bit w/ driver support you'll be on top of the world.

All the new Barton's come top locked, so they're an "iffy" recommendation.

 

[ponyo]

Originally posted by: Regs

Originally posted by: sandorski
Any reason why you don't want the Athlon64? (Have a Socket A mobo?)

All the new Barton's come top locked, so they're an "iffy" recommendation.

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