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how good is althon?
Name: duva Date: May 23, 2003 at 08:06:41 Pacific OS: windows xp CPU/Ram: ?
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ok, im about to buy a computer and have found one i really like, tha onely problems is im not familirised with althon, so could anyone tell me how good isit and what the equivalent of it in pentium which i do know a bit...thanx its: Althon(p)xp2100+1,73 GHz/266
Name: bmannix Date: May 23, 2003 at 08:10:58 Pacific
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athlons are nice...but thats really a question for the CPU forum...especially because you are running XP...not 2000...
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Response Number 2
Name: David Date: May 23, 2003 at 10:11:03 Pacific
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I would choose a Atholon over Pentium any day of the week.
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Response Number 3
Name: Person51 Date: May 23, 2003 at 15:07:51 Pacific
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if you simply want to surf the internet, or do simple tasks, i'd recommend the Pentium. but, in my computer tech opinion, if you want to do gaming then go AMD. on this note though, if your gonna upgrade soon to AMD, wait it out just a bit longer. AMD is getting ready to release its 64bit processor, which will force technology in that direction. the 800mhz FSB offered by Intel is tempting but more or less you should build your pc around what type of user you are. Gamer? Surfer? my last point : stay with Windows 2000 Pro, i have used almost all OS in the Microsoft library, and the only difference between 2K and XP is the 'fluffiness'. i wasn't at all satisfied with XP so it be gone. XP is also the starting OS where you won't pay for the software, take it home, you will have to pay a MONTHLY fee. like Microsoft doesn't have enough cash. if only they made more compatible software / hardware for Linux or Unix.... we can still hope... all for now. :) P51
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Response Number 4
Name: christo Date: May 25, 2003 at 23:26:04 Pacific
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bmannix
duva didnt say he was running MICROSOFT XP, he said he was looking at an XP 2100+ CPU
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