Fast Computer On The Cheap? The Sempron 3100+ On Overdrive

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Main Memory: XMS DImms From Corsair

The TWINX DIMM pair we used from prominent manufacturer Corsair does not support ideal timings, but is approved for up to DDR550. This is a good foundational basis for increasing the HyperTransport clock speed, as memory clock speed naturally goes up along with it.

Graphics Card : GeForce 6800GT AGP

We also remembered to use a modern graphics card for making a meaningful comparison between Intel’s Pentium 4 and Athlon 64 systems based on Socket 939, especially for gaming purposes.

Patrick Schmid
Patrick Schmid
Editor-in-Chief (2005-2006)

Patrick Schmid was the editor-in-chief for Tom's Hardware from 2005 to 2006. He wrote numerous articles on a wide range of hardware topics, including storage, CPUs, and system builds.