3200+ or PIV 3,0

[Rank_one]

whats the best way to go?
i'm leaning towards the PIV 3,0

a bit of advise would be helpfull

 

[Vapor]

Is that AXP or A64?

Maxtor disgraces the six letters that make Matrox.

 

[endyen]

The A64 3000+ is the best price/performance chip today.

 

[Rank_one]

xp 3200+

 

[Mephistopheles]

In order of preference: A64 3200+; P4 3.0C; AXP 3200+.
A64 rocks; P4 3.0C is, however, faster than AXP 3200+.

<i><font color=red>You never change the existing reality by fighting it. Instead, create a new model that makes the old one obsolete</font color=red> - Buckminster Fuller </i>

 

[P4Man]

I would put the A64 3000+ on top of that list. Its about as expensive (cheap ?) as a P4 3.0C, and IMHO the better choice. The A64 3200+ puts you in a different price league, though its coming down in price fast.

Agreed that unless you are upgrading your cpu, there is no reason I can think off to get a AXP3200+. Its both more expensive, and less desirable than the intel and A64 alternatives.

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

 

[endyen]

The xp3200+ is now priced below the P4c 3.0. Doesn't make much dif though, if your progs are SSE2. For gaming, if you dont oc, the xp3200+ has become a little more realistic. (After you buy the 9800pro)