Join the dark side now or wait for DDR?

[Khabel]

My cpu is in serious need of a upgrade(300a@450) As I see it I have 2 options.

1/ Get a 700e and hope for 933 using my current bx board
or
2/ Get a 600 duron and hope for lots and get a new mb

What do you guys think, is it worth waiting for ddr before I go the amd way or should I join the dark side as soon as possible

Any input, help would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[BW]

I say upggrade now with the Duron. You can slip a t-bird in it down the road.DDR will be faster but the Duron\T-bird are already fast.

 

[sandorski]

Being an AMD fan myself, I agree BW on the reasons for a Duron upgrade. However, if you are on a budget and your mobo will take a 700E, I think that would be your best bet right now.

[obligatory AMD fan status comment] Ahem, AMD=darkside? No, Intel=darkside! [/obligatory AMD fan status comment]

 

[Dexion]

Sandorski: Although you might be right recommending a 700E, the price difference is VERY slight.
You can pick up a 700E for $151(pricewatch), Duron 700 Mobo combo for $145, or a Tbird 700 mobo combo for $173. Of course you get a mediocre mobo, however considering its future that old BX board isn't much better.

 

[delray]

Khabel,
Maybe this is what you may want to purchase a CPU fo you BX MB.

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=45&threadid=283119

Delray

 

[sandorski]

Dexion: Ouch, I'm slipping, I used to know prices on everything. Yea, if it's that close may as well go full bore, you'll get some nice features as well.

 

[beat mania]

always upgrade your current machine until its maxed out before moving on, that's my advice.