[olug] Part Comparison

[James Hamelin]

Rather intresting article on Intel vs AMD processors and thermal failures

http://www.tomshardware.com/cpu/01q3/010917/index.html



On Sunday 16 September 2001 08:59, Dean wrote:
> I certainly do not want to start a processor war here,
> but I would like to add my 2 cents. And I guess with
> that in mind I will refrain from stating my personal opinion,
> and simply state the facts that are known to me as a hardware tech.
>
> AMD processors are notably faster with GOOD motherboards.
> However we have had bad luck with AMD processor in general,
> with at least a 30 percent return rate, some are even DOA.
>
> (when I say return, I mean, returned to manufacturer due
> to product failure)
>
> I know of only 3 Intel processors that have been returned
> in the 4 years that I have worked at our store.(Fairbury, NE)
>
> We use and sell mainly DFI motherboards with Intel chips purchased
> from Futureware Inc in Omaha.
>
> But, that's just what I know, and I don't know much.
>
> > I'm going to attempt to build my first computer from scratch.I've
> > narrowed my motherboard down to 3 listed on D.I.T's
>
> website,http://www.ditcorp.com/NEWsite/PRODUCTS/MOTHERBOARDbundles/mainboar
>d bundles.asp,they
>
> > also include a processor.#1 is Asus A7V133 motherboard with a Athlon
> > 1330 Mhz processor for $259.#2 is a BioStar M7VIB DDR MB with a Athlon
> > 1400 Mhz processor for $239 and #3 is a  MSI 850 Pro2LE Skt 423 MB with
> > a Pentium 4 1500Mhz processor,upgradable to a 1800 Mhz processor for
> > $279.I'm not up on what's a good motherboard to use although I have
> > heard of Asus.Would anyone care to reply with there opinons on any or
> > all of these?I'd also appreciate any input on processor choice.I like
> > the Pentiums listed speed but I realize there's more to a processor
> > than just the speed it's rated at :)
> >
> >
> > 			Thanks,Gary Martin
> >
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