What XP speed must I buy to beat my P4?

[stultus]

I've got a P4 1.6a@2.33. I think this is faster than an XP2100+ ... but if I got a 2100+ and OC'd it, would the XP system be noticably faster than my P4 system? For example, if I got a 1700+ and OC'd it to 2GHz, would it be faster, or just on par with my current system?

 

[Bartman39]

Uh my little XP1700+ "B" @2250mhz mops the floor on my old 1.6a @2665mhz


nice (NSS) you have...

 

[AtomicDude512]

I think if you got a Xp 2100 TBred-B you could OC it to a XP 2700 speed. My XP 1700 benches as fast an 2GHz Willamette non OC'ed. So a XP 2700 is probably like a 2.9GHz P4 or somewheres about there.

 

[KF]

>would the XP system be noticably faster

I think it would be hard to notice while you are surfing the Internet. Where are you seeing a deficiency in what you do?

 

[stultus]

Well, I think now is a good time to buy a new proc, because I can still sell my current processor for a deccent amount. (Okay, well, I notice I can't play freelancer or splinter cell or ut2k3 at 1280x1024 with all the bells and whistles at 50+ FPS solid, but that may be vid-related too.) It's also a good time to buy because a decently-priced chip when OC'd should hold me a good year. And really, I was just curious if, when OC'd, I would notice a difference between what I have now and an AMD system.

 

[KF]

From what everyone says and the reviews, XPs are terrific at games like UT3, so OCing a 2100+ should be a noticeable boost for not much money.

 

[Duvie]

Get an 2.4 c1 for 160.00 and oc it to 3.24ghz w/ 450mhz ddr like me at 1.58v...or if I want speed I can go 3.33ghz w/ 166v with 370mhz cas2 ddr....

sandra benches higher then a dual pc2700 sis655 mobo.....wonder what xp it takes to match that???

 

[stultus]

I'm not looking for a flame war. I'm also not looking to spend $150+ on a chip Now, $50 for a 1700 or 90 for a 2100 and we're really talking. That's what's making AMD so attractive to me at the moment.

 

[m1ke101]

What kind of budget are you looking at? I bought my 1700+ tbred b for $50 and my 8rda for around $100 and my kingston for $95. I have it clocked faster than a 3000+ right now, and I'm pretty sure that'll mop the floor with a 2.33 p4

 

[Duvie]

I was just joking anyways....trying to start shite!!!!....good luck...

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Originally posted by: stultus
I've got a P4 1.6a@2.33. I think this is faster than an XP2100+ ... but if I got a 2100+ and OC'd it, would the XP system be noticably faster than my P4 system? For example, if I got a 1700+ and OC'd it to 2GHz, would it be faster, or just on par with my current system?

If you crunch DC projects you'll see a nice lil' boost with the 2100+@2700+ speeds

 

[JeremiahTheGreat]

as in the main theme of the replys... faster in what??

Personally i downclock my Athlon Xp to 700 Mhz (50%) when i just surf the web / chat as the extra speed doesn't really help at all. And since my heatsink is a Volcano 9, the fan speed slows and quiet is finally heard in the room...

Anyway, i vote for the Athlon XP 1700+ Tbred B!!

 

[lobadobadingdong]

Originally posted by: stultus
I'm not looking for a flame war. I'm also not looking to spend $150+ on a chip Now, $50 for a 1700 or 90 for a 2100 and we're really talking. That's what's making AMD so attractive to me at the moment.

if you're gonna transition from the dark side, you're also gonna need an new mobo. (amd boards are cheaper than p4 boards too btw)

 

[Jayczar]

Originally posted by: Duvie
Get an 2.4 c1 for 160.00 and oc it to 3.24ghz w/ 450mhz ddr like me at 1.58v...or if I want speed I can go 3.33ghz w/ 166v with 370mhz cas2 ddr....

sandra benches higher then a dual pc2700 sis655 mobo.....wonder what xp it takes to match that???

chances of getting a chip like this is low, I have had 3 and the best I can do is
171 fsb. very nice proc. Duvie!