Amd 3500,3799, or 3800?

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May be a dumb question, but...

AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Venice 1GHz FSB 512KB L2 Cache Socket 939 E6
Processor - Retail $209
http://www.newegg.com/Product/CustRatingReview.asp?Item=N82E16819103569

AMD Athlon 64 3700+ San Diego 1GHz FSB 1MB L2 Cache Socket 939
Processor - Retail $233
http://www.newegg.com/Product/CustRatingReview.asp?Item=N82E16819103539


For the extra $24, would you all agree that the San Diego core be the
one to get over the Venice core?

Tony!
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Absolutely get the 3700+, the 1M cache can make a huge difference.
 
no..they have a 3700 San Diego core..I have one..it is family of 3700,4000
Fx series...
 
Tony said:
May be a dumb question, but...

AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Venice 1GHz FSB 512KB L2 Cache Socket 939 E6
Processor - Retail $209
http://www.newegg.com/Product/CustRatingReview.asp?Item=N82E16819103569

AMD Athlon 64 3700+ San Diego 1GHz FSB 1MB L2 Cache Socket 939
Processor - Retail $233
http://www.newegg.com/Product/CustRatingReview.asp?Item=N82E16819103539


For the extra $24, would you all agree that the San Diego core be the
one to get over the Venice core?

Tony!
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Both are very good processors. My experience is that the San Diego is a
little faster. But IMO, the difference between the two is that the SD
is quite a bit smoother.
 
Both are very good processors. My experience is that the San Diego is a
little faster. But IMO, the difference between the two is that the SD
is quite a bit smoother.
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Thanks for the responds all :)

I ended up getting the 3700 :)

Can't wait to get this system together.. should be a major upgrade
from my 1.2ghz original socket A T-bird !

Tony!
 
Tony said:
Thanks for the responds all :)

I ended up getting the 3700 :)

Can't wait to get this system together.. should be a major upgrade
from my 1.2ghz original socket A T-bird !

Tony!
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You'll probably see some difference. Lower your expectations and enjoy
the thrill of increased performance when your expectations are exceeded.
 
Cal said:
You'll probably see some difference. Lower your expectations and enjoy
the thrill of increased performance when your expectations are exceeded.
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Especially when you first try 64-bit XP. Well, I keep trying to tell
myself it's something to do with it being 64-bit, rather than the fact
it's an uncluttered, new installation, but it really does feel so much
more responsive!!

JW
 
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