ComputerGeek101

Distinguished
Apr 2, 2002
79
0
18,630
I am building a VERY highly suped up computer. I was ust wandering if this is the Best CPU out there right now and if there are any better ones. Thanks for all your help. Oh yes, and also is this CPU compatible w/ most ATX mobos? Thanks again,
Tedro

<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by ComputerGeek101 on 04/05/02 04:32 PM.</EM></FONT></P>
 

eden

Champion
First of all, it's Athlon not Anthon, please never say that name again, guhhh!
Second of all, please give us your budget limit, so we can help you find the best bang for the buck max performance. AthlonXPs are excellent, Pentium 4s are excellent when above 2.2GHZ and with RDRAM. But again we need your money input to help.

--
For the first time, Hookers are hooked on Phonics!!
 

ComputerGeek101

Distinguished
Apr 2, 2002
79
0
18,630
My bad I know it's Athlon. Ha. Anyways I want this computer to be the best of the best and really super! My price limit for this component would be no more then 250$. Thanks. I want something that had a 2. Ghz or higher processor. Can you still help please. I currently Have in my VAIO a Pentium 4 1.30 GHz. I want more about 2x as much. Thanks!
Tedro
 

Rob423

Distinguished
Feb 5, 2002
2,809
0
20,810
are you on Drugs, you want to build a Suped up computer, the best of the best with a 250$ limit ???

Are you talking about your limit on price just for the CPU ??

Measure Twice, Cut Once!!
 

ComputerGeek101

Distinguished
Apr 2, 2002
79
0
18,630
Yes! Just for the CPU is this bad? Give me guidence I need it. As you can see. Just tell me the best CPU out there and I wil buy the thing if I can afford it. Under about 250$. Thanks
 

Quetzacoatl

Distinguished
Jan 30, 2002
1,790
0
19,780
Heh, if they did make the names a little different...the possibilites.

New!!!
AMD Anthon XP PIV+++ "The pentium crusher!"
Pantium IVb "It's an intel!"
Nvidia Getforce4 "Power at a price!"
Ati Re-adeon "Radeon with avengence!"

Ho, the names that could exist :O

"When there's a will, there's a way."
 

Raystonn

Distinguished
Apr 12, 2001
2,273
0
19,780
You want to spend no more than $250 on the processor, yet want a 2GHz or faster processor... First off, there are no 2GHz (or faster) AMD processors. Their fastest processor is currently the 1.73GHz Athlon (XP 2100+). Are you willing to overclock if the result is completely stable? You can get a Pentium 4 1.6A and run it at 2.4GHz fairly easily.

-Raystonn


= The views stated herein are my personal views, and not necessarily the views of my employer. =
 

Quetzacoatl

Distinguished
Jan 30, 2002
1,790
0
19,780
Uhm...two things...there is no such thing as a pentium4 1.3, it doesn't exist that crappy (I hope =/). Next, you want 2x as much what? Mhz??? There is no such thing as a 2.6Ghz processor...it would be disgustingly expensive.

You want my two cents...Here it is then

AMD Athlon XP 2100+
Asus A7V-333, Via Kt333 chipset
1 Stick of 512MB PC-333 DDR-SDRAM
Leadtek Winfast Geforce4 Ti4600
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum
Klipsch Promedia 5.1 speakers
Windows 2000 Professional (don't respond to this if you don't like it)
Full Tower Antec Case
400Watt PSU, preferably Antec as well
1 52x CD-ROM Drive
1 32x24x48 CD-RW Drive
1 16x40 PCI hardware DVD Drive
(if you have extra money) 1 DVD-ROM/RW/R, not sure of brand
Viewsonic 21 inch monitor

Sickly powerful, but oh so expensive

"When there's a will, there's a way."
 

ComputerGeek101

Distinguished
Apr 2, 2002
79
0
18,630
Hey Quetzacoatl Thanks so much this helps me out a bunch! I know it will be expensive but it will last me for year to come. Um one thing tho, I know it said not to respond if you don't like win2000 but would I be able to put Windows XP on that? (Sorry) But again thank you so much for all your help. I apreciate it alot!
Tedro
 

Quetzacoatl

Distinguished
Jan 30, 2002
1,790
0
19,780
That's beyond scary...AMD and Intel working together...oh my god they would be a force to reckon with. Pentathalon eh? Ever think of Athlo-entium? Hehe, j/k :)

"When there's a will, there's a way."
 

FatBurger

Illustrious
There was a short-lived P4 1.3, but it was only made in socket 423.

ComputerGeek101, three questions for you.

What are you upgrading? Just the CPU, building a new computer, etc.

What's your total budget for the upgrade?

Are you up for overclocking?

<font color=blue>If you don't buy Windows, then the terrorists have already won!</font color=blue> - Microsoft
 

Quetzacoatl

Distinguished
Jan 30, 2002
1,790
0
19,780
Oh yuck...a P4 socket 423 only 1.3Ghz??? My gods, I bet my Athlon T-bird 1.0Ghz could beat it...well, i'd have to underclock it, it's currently at 1.46Ghz :)

"When there's a will, there's a way."
 

ComputerGeek101

Distinguished
Apr 2, 2002
79
0
18,630
In response to FatBurger.
3 Questions to answer.
1. I am building a whole new computer.
2. Budget hmm all's I can say is I have the money to spend. It's just do I really wanna spend it.
3. Possibly (wait what does this mean?)
Thanks,
Tedro

<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by ComputerGeek101 on 04/05/02 04:29 PM.</EM></FONT></P>
 

eden

Champion
Alright, you can get the following TOP OF THE LINE:

-Abit TH7 II Motherboard
-Pentium 4 2.4GHZ
-1.024GB RDRAM PC800
-Asus V8460 Ultra Geforce 4 Ti4600 (or any GF4 Ti4600 brand, since this one isn't out yet AFAIK)
-Sound Blaster Audigy Ex Platinum MP3 5.1
-10/100 Network Card
-Antex 400W Power Supply (not sure if P4s still need the extra connector?)
-40*12*40 Plextor CDRW (Yes, 40X Write, Read em and write em!)
-16X DVD, any brand. (you want fast read times with gaming)
-5.1 Surround System, from any brand you deem. I personally suggest my own, the Labtec Arena 530, but it's 4.1.
-Windows XP Home (Pro if you want server)

With this basic configuration which you can switch later on, you are guaranteed full power in any game you got, and will last you for 2 years for sure. You may later on get Geforce 5, or ClawHammer, but for now this one is your Black belt.


--
For the first time, Hookers are hooked on Phonics!!