Should I go socket 754?

[platinumike]

Right now im dekstop pc-less. Im typing this on a laptop and I got my xp2500 mobile in the mail, just need the mobo now. Now im thinking that if I was to sell my ram,2 processors and a mobo I can get roughly $260. With that 260 I could add an extra 125 or so and get a socket 754,mobo and some ram.

 

[Quino]

Having used plenty of Skt 754 setups and currently having a skt 939 i would definetly say go for it. i have found no advantage over the skt 754 with this setup. I never get a cpu alone I always upgrade mobo and cpu so the upgrade path was not a decision for me just wanted to try the new skt 939 Not really impressed over he skt 754. however if you can get a good deal on skt 939 go for it. i did and that is why i jumped on it

 

[platinumike]

think I will notice the difference between and oc'd mobile 2500 near 2.4 ghz, and a athlon64 at 3200?

 

[ts3433]

For quick comparison, an A64 2800+ kills an AXP 3200 in most everything, so I think you'd notice some difference with an A64 3200 (for a Barton to equal this, it would probably have to be clocked around 2.8 to 3 GHz).

 

[platinumike]

really? I thought it wouldnt make much difference since both have roughly the same cache and fsb. Are there any benchmarks out there?

 

[imported_Computer MAn]

Here you go

 

[ts3433]

Originally posted by: platinumike
really? I thought it wouldnt make much difference since both have roughly the same cache and fsb.

Keep in mind the vast differences between the K7 and K8 architecture--you're looking at a 1.8 GHz Newcastle performing better than a 2.2 GHz Barton. The biggest jump comes from the on-die memory controller, which connects the CPU directly to the RAM--there's no northbridge to mess with. I'd imagine the IPC is improved as well.

 

[Megatomic]

I upgraded from a mobile XP @ 2.4GHz on an NF7-S R2 to a Clawhammer 3400+ on a Soltek NF3-250Gb. All other components are identical. The 3400+ completely demolishes my old mobile XP, even at stock speed. It's not even fair to compare the two.

I say go for it (s754). The bang for the buck rating on s754 rigs is huge.

 

[platinumike]

Im Going for the 754!! Now, I just need to sell my processors mobo and ram.

 

[platinumike]

btw, is there a big difference between the clawhammer and newcastle core. Maybe they dont exist, but I cant find any 3000 claw coreshnh

 

[drpootums]

newcastle is faster than clawhammer by a bit, and also overclocks better (unless u get the C0 stepping, then they are about even).