Hello everybody. I just had a quick question, and it's about an upcoming system that I'm getting (may be as early as today if I 'm lucky). First off I'd like to note it is fom either Compaq or HP (don't laugh quite yet.... ok now you can). Choice is either between these two (a little flexibility, as their are "Creation Station" ones).
both have: 512mb ram (PC 2700 for Pentium 4, 2100 for Athlon), 120/80gb hard drive (7200rpm), some cheapo speakers, and an integrated sound card (Sound Blaster Live 5.1 value for an extra 30)...
Pentium 4 2.53 ghz has a GeForce 4 ti4200.
Athlon 2600+ has a Radeon 9700 Pro (or more like you could add it for an extra 300 or so...)
Both end up being almost the same price (Athlon is about 40 more expensive, but also comes with the cool slots on the front to put your digital camera media in).
I know the Athlon would perform better in games because of the gfx card, but how about in everyday things? Much of a difference? And if I did overclock, what could I expect of either?
That's about it for now. Any input is appreciated. Don't know the mobo's of either (will ask when we buy), but hopefully it isn't something like a KT333.
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both have: 512mb ram (PC 2700 for Pentium 4, 2100 for Athlon), 120/80gb hard drive (7200rpm), some cheapo speakers, and an integrated sound card (Sound Blaster Live 5.1 value for an extra 30)...
Pentium 4 2.53 ghz has a GeForce 4 ti4200.
Athlon 2600+ has a Radeon 9700 Pro (or more like you could add it for an extra 300 or so...)
Both end up being almost the same price (Athlon is about 40 more expensive, but also comes with the cool slots on the front to put your digital camera media in).
I know the Athlon would perform better in games because of the gfx card, but how about in everyday things? Much of a difference? And if I did overclock, what could I expect of either?
That's about it for now. Any input is appreciated. Don't know the mobo's of either (will ask when we buy), but hopefully it isn't something like a KT333.
<font color=red>The all new GeForce FX-</font color=red>
<font color=blue>The only factory-overclocked vacuum cleaner, complete with upholstery attachment!!!</font color=blue>