I am seeking to build one of the last Windows machines that I will ever own. Since I am using an ATI Radeon All-In-Wonder (AGP) to capture the odd video, I require Windows XP 32-bit.
I don’t like wasting my money. If I purchase a 64-bit system, I want a 64-bit OS on it. As such, I am asking the forum members for some advice on choosing the right 32-bit hardware for this “legacy machine”
I am seeking the fastest dual-core, 32-bit processor out there. Not necessarily in Ghz, but in sheer power. This processor can be either AMD or Intel (it will probably be Intel… shame, since I am an AMD stalwart), but it must be a pure 32-bit processor. Additionally, I am going to need to have it support SSE2 (therefore, probably Intel), and SSE3 would be nice, but not overly necessary.
My problem is, while Wikipedia has a very nice breakdown of Intel processors that would fit my needs, these descriptions don’t exactly provide an easy way of spotting the appropriate processors on Ebay and other sites. While I could make guesses, I really don’t want to gamble with my money. Hence, my appeal to you people for some help.
From what I gather, the Pentium 4 EE, 4E and 4F classes of processors were the last of the 32-bit dual-cores. What I am asking for is whether I am on the right track with these processors, and what to look for (on Ebay, etc.) when shopping for my item.
I could also use some suggestions for Motherboards, if at all possible. If there is a consensus about which processor would be the best match, could someone also pipe in on some Motherboard suggestions? One of the minor reasons why I am an AMD fan is because there is rarely any ambiguity as to what AMD processor would work in each motherboard (a socket 939 mobo could run any socket 939 chip), whereas Intel had a very confusing series of “generations” within each socket design that made it very hard to determine which board could run which processor (what processors can run on an LGA775 board? -- it depends!!).
I also once saw a dual-socket Intel mobo that could take two dual-core 32-bit chips. I can’t remember any details, aside from it being a dual-socket, dual-core 32-bit architecture. Does anyone know the board I am talking about, or was I just hallucinating?
I don’t like wasting my money. If I purchase a 64-bit system, I want a 64-bit OS on it. As such, I am asking the forum members for some advice on choosing the right 32-bit hardware for this “legacy machine”
I am seeking the fastest dual-core, 32-bit processor out there. Not necessarily in Ghz, but in sheer power. This processor can be either AMD or Intel (it will probably be Intel… shame, since I am an AMD stalwart), but it must be a pure 32-bit processor. Additionally, I am going to need to have it support SSE2 (therefore, probably Intel), and SSE3 would be nice, but not overly necessary.
My problem is, while Wikipedia has a very nice breakdown of Intel processors that would fit my needs, these descriptions don’t exactly provide an easy way of spotting the appropriate processors on Ebay and other sites. While I could make guesses, I really don’t want to gamble with my money. Hence, my appeal to you people for some help.
From what I gather, the Pentium 4 EE, 4E and 4F classes of processors were the last of the 32-bit dual-cores. What I am asking for is whether I am on the right track with these processors, and what to look for (on Ebay, etc.) when shopping for my item.
I could also use some suggestions for Motherboards, if at all possible. If there is a consensus about which processor would be the best match, could someone also pipe in on some Motherboard suggestions? One of the minor reasons why I am an AMD fan is because there is rarely any ambiguity as to what AMD processor would work in each motherboard (a socket 939 mobo could run any socket 939 chip), whereas Intel had a very confusing series of “generations” within each socket design that made it very hard to determine which board could run which processor (what processors can run on an LGA775 board? -- it depends!!).
I also once saw a dual-socket Intel mobo that could take two dual-core 32-bit chips. I can’t remember any details, aside from it being a dual-socket, dual-core 32-bit architecture. Does anyone know the board I am talking about, or was I just hallucinating?