Ok.. This forum is all over the place when trying to find some solid information.. so here's my post.
Originally I was thinking 3000+ Winchester.. but after reading up, I should be wanting the 3000+ Venice instead.
I don't keep up with all the hardware and stuff, it changes too fast and I figure I can read a short article to figure everything out fast enough.
Over lunch I was bored so I went to a local computer shop known around town.
I asked for their pricing on an AMD Winchester 3000+..
I was told by these idiots that AMD CPUs are junk, inferior, etc. They're not stable when opening multiple programs, not any better than an equal pentium (in ratings), AMD is pricier than Intel, and the AMD tends to fry.. in which they promptly pulled out 2 motherboards with memory, PSU, and a nice burn mark on the 20pin connecter which they attributed to the CPU pulling too many watts. The power supply was an Antec TruPower 430.. which I haven't had luck with - I've had 3 burn up.
So after hearing all this about AMD.. they started up on how the 64 bit platform has been discontinued! by AMD.. They said they couldn't order any 64 bit processors any more, etc. etc.
They're idiots, this I know.
But I am a bit curious.
How well does the 64bit CPU perform with multiple applications open? Any have any stability problems with it locking up?
They claimed to have encrypted a DVD in 45 minutes with a 3200+ and in <25 with a Celeron 2.4.
I just want to know if anyone has experienced any problems with their 64 bit CPU.
From all I've read, I haven't heard of anyone having any problems.
They also claimed to have an Intel P4 that was a true 64 bit CPU.. which I haven't heard of Intel actually putting one on the market yet..
Again, I don't really follow the hardware.. not my cup of tea.. thanks for any info on the subject.
I'm figuring I'll switch from looking at the 3000 winchester to the 3000 venice.. it's a 2 dollar difference on Newegg.
Originally I was thinking 3000+ Winchester.. but after reading up, I should be wanting the 3000+ Venice instead.
I don't keep up with all the hardware and stuff, it changes too fast and I figure I can read a short article to figure everything out fast enough.
Over lunch I was bored so I went to a local computer shop known around town.
I asked for their pricing on an AMD Winchester 3000+..
I was told by these idiots that AMD CPUs are junk, inferior, etc. They're not stable when opening multiple programs, not any better than an equal pentium (in ratings), AMD is pricier than Intel, and the AMD tends to fry.. in which they promptly pulled out 2 motherboards with memory, PSU, and a nice burn mark on the 20pin connecter which they attributed to the CPU pulling too many watts. The power supply was an Antec TruPower 430.. which I haven't had luck with - I've had 3 burn up.
So after hearing all this about AMD.. they started up on how the 64 bit platform has been discontinued! by AMD.. They said they couldn't order any 64 bit processors any more, etc. etc.
They're idiots, this I know.
But I am a bit curious.
How well does the 64bit CPU perform with multiple applications open? Any have any stability problems with it locking up?
They claimed to have encrypted a DVD in 45 minutes with a 3200+ and in <25 with a Celeron 2.4.
I just want to know if anyone has experienced any problems with their 64 bit CPU.
From all I've read, I haven't heard of anyone having any problems.
They also claimed to have an Intel P4 that was a true 64 bit CPU.. which I haven't heard of Intel actually putting one on the market yet..
Again, I don't really follow the hardware.. not my cup of tea.. thanks for any info on the subject.
I'm figuring I'll switch from looking at the 3000 winchester to the 3000 venice.. it's a 2 dollar difference on Newegg.