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I can get a 3500+ for $40 more than a 3200+, worth the $40 difference?, or
more head room in the 3200+....

 

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On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 17:16:19 -0300, news_reader wrote:

> I can get a 3500+ for $40 more than a 3200+, worth the $40 difference?, or
> more head room in the 3200+....

That would depend on which core you were buying. In reality, the model
numbers really don't mean much. Usually, if you plan on overclocking, the
cheaper the better.

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meant to mention they were both Venice core....

"Wes Newell" <w.newell@TAKEOUTverizon.net> wrote in message
newsan.2005.09.12.22.02.29.117111@TAKEOUTverizon.net...
> On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 17:16:19 -0300, news_reader wrote:
>
>> I can get a 3500+ for $40 more than a 3200+, worth the $40 difference?,
>> or
>> more head room in the 3200+....
>
> That would depend on which core you were buying. In reality, the model
> numbers really don't mean much. Usually, if you plan on overclocking, the
> cheaper the better.
>
> --
> KT133 MB, CPU @2400MHz (24x100): SIS755 MB CPU @2330MHz (10x233)
> Need good help? Provide all system info with question.
> My server http://wesnewell.no-ip.com/cpu.php
> Verizon server http://mysite.verizon.net/res0exft/cpu.htm
>

 

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"news_reader" <news_reader@rogers.com> wrote in message
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>I can get a 3500+ for $40 more than a 3200+, worth the $40 difference?, or
>more head room in the 3200+....

Newegg has the 3200+ for $190 and the 3500+ for $219.

Yes, spend the $29. As far as head room, you'll gain more with the 3200+,
but ultimately your ceiling will likely be the same with either chip (and
just as random).

Or try to find a 3700+. This is a San Diego core (1 MB L2 cache), and goes
for less than $300.

Personally, I'd save up a little more and buy a 3800+ X2 for $375.


Bill G