AMD urban legends
1 AMD systems are hard to build and configure.
The only reason u see so many AMD question is because that is what most people are building.
2 AMD CPU’s are less stable then Intel.
I have never found any evidence on the web and my own experience is my Tbird (900 @ 1 gig) is MORE stable then my Gateway 300 PII.
3 AMD have heat problem
Yes they do run a little hotter then a PII but It’s not like if u buy a AMD system from Gateway u can’t play Quake until upgrade the heat sink. You only need a good quality HS to get the most out of OverClocking.
4 AMD chips are easily damages by changing the heatsink.
Not if u take your time and don’t force it. I have R&R heat sinks on my system a half a dozen times (trying to find the best one for OCing)with no problems.
The only reason I can see to purchase a PIII right now is for, Dual CPU’s or running apps optimized for SSE.
Just my opinion & comments welcomed.
Thx & Cya
1 AMD systems are hard to build and configure.
The only reason u see so many AMD question is because that is what most people are building.
2 AMD CPU’s are less stable then Intel.
I have never found any evidence on the web and my own experience is my Tbird (900 @ 1 gig) is MORE stable then my Gateway 300 PII.
3 AMD have heat problem
Yes they do run a little hotter then a PII but It’s not like if u buy a AMD system from Gateway u can’t play Quake until upgrade the heat sink. You only need a good quality HS to get the most out of OverClocking.
4 AMD chips are easily damages by changing the heatsink.
Not if u take your time and don’t force it. I have R&R heat sinks on my system a half a dozen times (trying to find the best one for OCing)with no problems.
The only reason I can see to purchase a PIII right now is for, Dual CPU’s or running apps optimized for SSE.
Just my opinion & comments welcomed.
Thx & Cya