which amd barton core cpu?

[serialkiller]

Ive had my mind set on the amd 3000xp 333fsb.... but is it worth the extra mula? The 2500(oem) is around $85, 2600(oem) $91, 2800(retail) $139, 3000(oem) $146.... Theres a huge jump in price from the 2600 to the 2800 and 3000. I was wondering if the extra mula is worth it.

Also, ive had a bad experience with OEM cpu's what is everybodys take on OEM and RETAIL?

Any input would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

 

[imported_Computer MAn]

1)If you're going to spend that much on a 3000+ just go with an AMD 64 for the same price.
2) OEM's are good if you are going to replace the heatsink and don't need to warrenty due to OCing

 

[Gothgar]

you can get an AMD 64 proc for 150$ and it will perform a lot better, also, if you are stuck with soc A, then get a sempy 2800+, cheaper than all of those, and performs almost teh same, plus you get warranty cause it is retail

 

[FlameDeer]

You better go platform socket754 with Athlon 64 or Sempron 3100+ (32-bit) and OC.

 

[PingSpike]

Get a mobile and overclock it. Its virtually garenteed that you'll get 3200+ speeds out of those chips.

 

[serialkiller]

Thanks for all the input guys, but heres the catch. Im working off of a SFF barebone, so Im stuck with a mobo that only supports up to amd 3000xp.


its the biostar 200v sff if you guys are wondering. Thanks!

George

 

[KayKay]

mobile 2500+ will oc past 3000+ speeds easily. good choice for the money.

 

[imported_Computer MAn]

Originally posted by: KayKay
mobile 2500+ will oc past 3000+ speeds easily. good choice for the money.