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fidojoe · 11-29-2003, 08:10 PM

I would consider looking at an AMD Athlon XP processor, they are cheaper, and can out perform a P4, granted, the actual operating speed is rated less. And whatever you do, don't buy a smelleron (celeron) processor, they STINK. The P4's and the celerons are the same chip, the only difference in the two, is that the celerons have half the amt. of cache memory cutting down a lot on the performance. Also, there is nothing wrong with the integrated video and sound, the only reason not to is if you are a hardcore gamer, or do extreme graphics and sound. HTH

11-29-2003, 08:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,584 View Gallery Karma Komment	I would consider looking at an AMD Athlon XP processor, they are cheaper, and can out perform a P4, granted, the actual operating speed is rated less. And whatever you do, don't buy a smelleron (celeron) processor, they STINK. The P4's and the celerons are the same chip, the only difference in the two, is that the celerons have half the amt. of cache memory cutting down a lot on the performance. Also, there is nothing wrong with the integrated video and sound, the only reason not to is if you are a hardcore gamer, or do extreme graphics and sound. HTH __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).