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Intel/Amd!? (Motherboard-Cpu-Memory)

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Which one would be better for audio/video encoding and gaming ?!

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Motherboard : SOYO P4X400 DRAGON ULTRA S478 DDR 8XAGP 5PCI USB2.0 ATA133 RAID SOUND LAN
Processors (CPU) : INTEL PENTIUM 4 2.0 A GHZ P4 512K 400FSB S478 NORTHWOOD RETAIL BOX
Memory (RAM) : GENERIC 256MB PC3200 DDR400 184PIN
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Motherboard : SOYO SY-KT333 DRAGON ULTRA PLATINUM EDITION SOCKETA RAID 5PCI LAN W/ AUDIO
Processors: AMD ATHLON XP 2100+ 256K 266FSB SOCKET A RETAIL BOX
Memory (RAM) : GENERIC 256MB PC2700 DDR333 184PIN
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Should I take the Intel bundle for $100 more ?!
 
The AMD is faster in gaming then the p4 2.0ghz at configurations shown with the p4 maybe a noise ahead or even in video editing...I know that when it comes to encoding and such the SSE2 in some programs can put it a bit ahead....

My guess is the AMD is the better choice of the 2....

That being said are you interested in ocing any???

If so that p4 will be the better system...Why??? Cause the 2100+ xp can likely not do a whole bunch better...maybe 1.9ghz if you are lucky and have decent cooling. The p4 if newer chip can likely go to 133fsb and above for 2.6-2.8ghz with current stepping. Once you get to about 2.5-2.6ghz it will clearly lead. The rest will be bonus for the extra 100 bucks.

NO OC = AMD
OC = Intel

Also remember that motherboard for the p4 is obviousl;y much more feature rich and the pc3200 is obviously more then the pc2700 so thre is an abundance of the 100 bucks...
 
If you go Intel, I wouldn't go with the Via chipset.

I would get a board based on the new i845PE chipset, such as the Asus P4PE or EPoX EP-4PEA+.

Originally posted by: AnandTech
There are a lot of good things to say about Epox's latest offering. By looking at our performance, overclocking, and stress test results it's clear Epox has really put together one heck of a board.

There are bound to be a good deal of hardware enthusiasts out there that will rejoice over the great overclockability of this motherboard, based off of Intel's latest cutting-edge DDR chipset the 845PE. The chipset itself is really what gives this board its overclocking power, while still being able to perform as well as the rest at stock clock speeds. Those enthusiasts looking to tweak every aspect of their motherboard won't be disappointed at all with the Epox 4PEA+; you're allowed to adjust just about everything imaginable, including Vcore, VDIMM, VAGP, and FSB all up to very high values (e.g. VDIMM is adjustable as high as 3.2V).

If you're not an overclocker or tweaker, don't worry; this motherboard still offers a tremendous feature set in addition to top-notch application performance. Features like RAID, Serial ATA, sound, LAN, FireWire, and USB 2.0 are pretty much the best onboard features you can find on any Socket 478 motherboard available at the moment. It's also very hard to argue the incredible price/performance ratio the Epox 4PEA+ commands; we've been told that the 4PEA+ is supposed to debut for just $140.

All in all, it's clear that Epox has done it again; they have brought a motherboard to market that satisfies the needs of just about everyone except perhaps those looking for a low-end "value" motherboard. Epox has pulled off quite a feat with the 4PEA+, and we commend them on a job well done.
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Definately the AMD rig. I dont even know what Duvie is talking about. The KT333 rig is just as feature rich as the p4 rig. Albeit the agp8x which is worthless and the DDR400 which is really no better. One thing you can do with OC'ing an amd chip is unlock the multiplier one thing you can never ever do with an Intel chip. Yeah the encoding goes to the p4 rig mostly due to SSE2 and 400fsb. The gaming to the AXP for the majority of games. IS the p4 rig worth 100$ more? NO way! I dont like the XP 2100 since the 2200 is far superior and the xp 2400 is even better. I think you can pick the 2400 up for almost the same price as a Northwood 2ghz anyways.
 
Originally posted by: majewski9
I think you can pick the 2400 up for almost the same price as a Northwood 2ghz anyways.
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Just FYI, the 2400+ OEM is listed at $199 on newegg, and the 2.0A is $158

Anyway, I think if you go for a i845PE board and the P4 as Wingz suggested, you can get the system price down to the same level as the AMD system you have listed there, since the SOYO board is ~$160 and the Asus P4PE is ~$130, you'll save some money there. Throw in the OC potential and its a great system. I'm running a 1.6A on an (ancient it seems) Abit TH7-II at 2.2Ghz and its by far the most stable system (and fastest) ive ever worked with, you wont be disappointed.

Kramer
 
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