AMD Processors

[Trauts]

Originally, I had planned to get a Athlon Sempron 3100+, then I realized it was the low end of their newer products.

If I'd only be using 32-bit applications, is there an advantage in using a 64 bit processor? Would the processor work in normal Windows XP, or would you need the 64 bit edition?

What I'm really asking is this: should I upgrade to Athlon 64, or a sempron 3100+?

 

[Crashman]

You don't need a 64-bit OS, none of us are running one. The Athlon 64 is a 32-bit CPU with 64-bit extensions that go unused on most of today's software. All those great and popular benchmarks you've seen showing AMD's clear superiority are 32-bit.

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[endyen]

The 256k of extra cache on the 2800+ is worth a lot more than the $5 price difference.

 

[Trauts]

Athlon 64 2800+ ??

 

[endyen]

Yes, <A HREF="http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?catalog=343&DEPA=0&submit=property&mfrcode=0&propertycode=&propertycodevalue=4954" target="_new">http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?catalog=343&DEPA=0&submit=property&mfrcode=0&propertycode=&propertycodevalue=4954</A>.

 

[Trauts]

So should I get the 3100+, or what other one do you recommend?

 

[Crashman]

A64, whichever model you can afford.

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[endyen]

The s754 semprons are not a good value. The exact same chip, but with twice the cache, and future 64 bit potential, is only $5. more.