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RIDER_1K   05-13-2003 at 11:08:37 PM

Ok I just both Gigabyte 8KNXP (Intel 875 chipset) plus Geil 1GB dual channel memory PC3500, ATI Radeon 9700PRO and I have question which CPU to get?
That is my choices below:

Intel Pentium 4 / 2.66 GHz Northwood 512K Socket 478 Processor 533MHz Processor Bus Retail - $195.00

Intel Pentium 4 / 2.8 GHz Northwood 512K Socket 478 Processor 533MHz Processor Bus Retail - $261.00

Intel Pentium 4 / 3.0GHz 512k socket 478 Hyper Threading Technology 800 MHz FSB – RETAIL - $510.00

I do not want to spend $ 510.00 for CPU right now so maybe I better wait for new P4 800 MHz FSB like 2.4, 2.6 or 2.8.
What is the best thing to do right now?
I need good advice.
This system is going to be used mostly for games, music, pictures and internet but still I need good performance machine.

Thanks for replies!

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Prof133   05-14-2003 at 01:38:00 AM
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Put in a <A HREF="http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=120444&Category_Code=IntelCPU" target="_new">2.6C 800MHz FSB/Hyperthreading Enabled Pentium4</A> and you're all set. If completely limited to the above three CPUs and 3.0C cost too much, get the 2.8GHz 533MHz FSB CPU.

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HardWareBoss   05-14-2003 at 05:07:03 AM
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Depends on how much you want to spend. 2.4c will be the cheapest. Also with that Mobo you can upgrade your Cpu next year or so to Prescott. Do you plan to OC your Cpu? I'm going to buy 2.4c next month. Than sometime next June or later pick up Prescott. I'm going to buy same Mobo you have.

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RIDER_1K   05-14-2003 at 11:22:04 PM
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Yes I plan to OC CPU so what is my best choice right now ?
Some websites sell allready 2.6GHz and 2.8GHz 800 FSB CPU's.
I call today Monarch Computers and the guy says it have them in stock I don't know if that is true ???

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Prof133   05-14-2003 at 11:45:47 PM
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Yes I plan to OC CPU so what is my best choice right now ?


2.4C. But 2.6C wouldn't be a bad choice either.

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Some websites sell allready 2.6GHz and 2.8GHz 800 FSB CPU's.
I call today Monarch Computers and the guy says it have them in stock I don't know if that is true ???


I don't know if it's true but I can say that monarch computer is one of the top rated resellers and thus trusted and respected.

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RIDER_1K   05-15-2003 at 12:00:49 AM
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I just call Essential Computer Inc. they have in stock
2.4 Ghz(800 FSB) -$235
2.8 Ghz(800 FSB) -$355
3.0 Ghz(800 FSB) -$488
I don't know any more wich one to get :( :(

Please advice !!!!!!!!
Thanks Prof133 for replies!!!!!

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RIDER_1K   05-15-2003 at 12:03:26 AM
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These prices including shipping by FedEx 2nd Day !!!!

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Prof133   05-15-2003 at 12:26:20 AM
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Get 2.4C. It's been shown to be a very good overclocker.

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RIDER_1K   05-15-2003 at 12:41:31 AM
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Thanks Prof133 !!!!!
I just order 2.4 GHz 800FSB for $235 to my door by FedEx 2nd Day !!!!!!
What speeds I can expect after OC ???????

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Prof133   05-15-2003 at 12:57:00 AM
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I've only seen one 2.4 (800Mhz FSB)/Gigabyte 8KNXP overclock and it achieved 2.88GHz with 960MHz FSB. But, that was with a early engineering sample CPU. I would expect that or better with a *real* 2.4 800MHz FSB processor - depending on how other components in the system react to the overclock of course.

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RIDER_1K   05-15-2003 at 01:00:15 AM
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2.88ghz WOW !!!!!!!!!
Thanks one more time Prof133 !!!!!!

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HardWareBoss   05-15-2003 at 05:25:57 AM
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HardOPC web site last week had an articles where they pushed the 2.4c to 3.6 Ghz But that was liquid Kooled Fsb 1.2 I think. It's been awhile since I read it.

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