AMD 3200+ vs P4 2,5GHz

[urian]

Would it be worth it to upgrade from a P4 2,5GHz to an AMD 3200+? I use this computer mostly for gaming and, to a much smaller extent, for some image editing.

 

[Spitfire_x86]

No

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[TheRod]

If you mean Athlon XP 3200+ (performs like a P4C 2.8GHz), no it's not worth it. But, if you talk about Athlon 64 3200+ the upgrade would be interesting, but not necessary.

What is your video card? This might be better to get a faster GPU, because your CPU is fast enough for most today's games.

Question : P4 2.5GHz do you mean 2.533GHz (P4B 2.533GHz with FSB @ 133x4=533MHz)?

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[baldurga]

Another vote for: NO!

IMO is a waste of money on new mobo+CPU. And taking unto account how games stress GPU, another vote for: New GPU! (well, depends on what you have right now )


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[endyen]

And now for a contrary vote, with some conditions.
1 Must be to A64 3200+
2 You must have someone to sell your old mobo, ram and chip to.
3 You must already have a 9800pro or better video card.
4 Your current mobo can not support 800 fsb.
If your mobo supports 800 fsb, get a 2.8c and overclock it.
If you have a slower video card, check out the BBA 9800pro at <A HREF="http://shop.ati.com/tradeup.asp" target="_new">http://shop.ati.com/tradeup.asp</A>
If you sell your present setup, you should be able to recover half the cost of the upgrade. That makes it a good deal.
Your chip uses a 133/533 fsb setup. On that fsb, you would need a 3.6 chip to match the a64. That says you are looking at an upgrade equivalent of 1.1 gigs, 11/25ths, or 44%. Seems okay to me.

 

[Cybercraig]

And now for the contrary contrary vote. The A64 is still blazing fast with a 9600XT card. Yea, get a 9800Pro if possible, but a 3200 CPU or better foremost! You can always upgrade your Vid card later!

Abit IS7 - 2.8C @ 3.30 - Mushkin PC4000 (2 X 512) - Sapphire 9800Pro - TT 420 watt Pure Power
Samsung 120gb ATA-100 - Maxtor 40gb ATA - 100
Sony DRU-510A - THAT'S MORE LIKE IT, MSI!

 

[Paul5186]

No need of an XP, go for a 64 2800+ and get a decent graphics card, or get a 3200+ etc...

The 3200xp is overpriced because of its 400Fsb, Its the same speed as a 3000!!!!

I take it u going 2 buy a new motherboard???
Then for future proofing by an Athlon64 Via or nForce board and a Athlon64 CPU.

My advice is to wait a couple months for the nForce4 (added PCI Express etc...) or the Via equilivant and then to but the CPU.

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