Value chip choices ... which one would you choose?

[judey]

Go for the Sempron 3100+ (without 64 bit) $84

unless you plan on running 64bit OS on that media server, you won't neet the extensions so you can save a few more bucks.

The Semprons can clock much higher than their stock speed using the stock heatsink/fan and voltage setting. I have one that is cranked up from 1800 to 2178. It rocks.

 

[endyen]

Now I'm confused. Are you quoting U.S.prices, but want to buy in Canada?
If you can afford $126US, then why not get one of these
It will certainly make that chip look bad.

 

[xwar]

Now I'm confused. Are you quoting U.S.prices, but want to buy in Canada?
If you can afford $126US, then why not get one of these
It will certainly make that chip look bad.

Actually, the prices I've quoted are in Canadian funds ... I will be buying within Canada for sure.

 

[xwar]

Actually, the 3000+ is pretty damn good at 139.99 ... hrmm,

but everyone is saying that's overkill ... so it might make more sense for me to pick up a Sempron at around 80 bucks then take the extra savings and buy more storage space.

 

[parlee]

amd64 2800 will be around 120, which is under the p4, and the 2800 will be much faster... give that a look at... i remember u saying u couldnt find it, 130 for a 3000+ is a good deal, it may not be overkill if u encode on the server...

 

[xwar]

Ok guys, thanks for all your input.

But I'm going to bite the bullet and pick up the A64 3000+, seems like a great deal at 139.95 Canadian.

It may be overkill right now, but i'm going to be using this for my media server for years to come. It'll come in handy especially if I decide to encode on it.

Thanks!!!!

 

[parlee]

good choice, and good luck with the build

 

[WINDSHEAR]

definitely a good choice, good luck!

 

[DragonDoc]

I think out of the three, I will be getting the P4 at $126 or the a sub-$100 Sempron. 2800+ A64 would be good if I could only locate it.

I am not planning to overclock any of these chips, I want it to run cool, stable, and quiet.

What socket motherboard do you have or are you going to be purchasing the motherboard along with the CPU?

Depending on your budget you could get a socket 754 or even 939 and a cpu from $165 and up to $250+(US).
Athlon64 3000+ and nice Micro-ATX motherboard.

Around $250+(US)
Athlon64 3000+ Socket 939 PIB :lol:
- MSI, RS482M4-ILD Micro-ATX Motherboard
- Supports any AMD Athlon64, FX, X2 Socket 939
- Supports up to 4GB DDR Memory
- 4 SATA
- Dual Monitor Capable
- 1 DVI Port, 1 VGA Port
- Share Memory up to 256MB
- Upgrade selected ATI PCIe Cards - Up to 4 Monitors

- or

Around $165(US)
Sempron 3000+ Socket 754 PIB
- MSI, K8MM-V Micro-ATX Motherboard
- Supports AMD Sempron, Athlon64 Socket 754
- Supports up to 2GB DDR Memory