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AMD Releases New Athlons

by Maarten Goldstein, Feb 10, 2003 7:54am PST

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AMD has released the latest Athlon CPUs, and apparently we'll actually be able to buy them this time unlike previous Athlon paper launches. You can check out reviews of the XP3000+ (based on a new core) on HardOCP, Tech-Report, AnandTech, Deviant PC, Hexus, SimHQ, Ace's Hardware, Sudhian and Xbit Labs.

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I didn't expect that much to be honest, but I expected more out of this processor. I would rather get a Athlon XP 2700+ or 2800+ than the new Barton. I have to admit the Athlon XP 2200+ and 2400+ is looking rather attractive when it comes to price and performance. My head was fighting against the other me and said that the p4's with the 800 mhz fsb speed will own the Barton's. I think he is gonna be right and I rest my case on that. Especially considering the fact that the I875 will have dual ddr support with memory basically on turbo settings. I forgot to say that HT is also another plus since I like to fool around a lot with multimedia. I need to get some corsair memory for my next pc.

Feb 10, 2003 2:57pm PST

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  What's the expected release of the 800mhz FSB P4s? : Dechter
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    - Sweet! I'm buying parts in early May, so good stuff. : Dechter

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Mid april is when Intel will release the 3.2 ghz P4 and the 875P chipset (400mhz dual channel ddr, "performance" chipset).Thats the configuration I have my eye on.

Although if Doom3 and Halo PC get delayed until late summer autumn, maybe I'll find myself with a prescott or Hammer system. /crosses fingers

Feb 10, 2003 10:30am PST

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I may go Amd for my next computer build. If for no other reason than I want to use an N-Force mobo.

Feb 10, 2003 9:54am PST

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I may go Amd for my next computer build. If for no other reason than I want to use an N-Force mobo. : brutal
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  Don't get the nForce motherboard. Get the nForce 2 motherboard instead ;) I am pretty happy with my nFo... : MarksmanX
  - That's what I'm thinking.The nforce2 boards out are nice. Too bad they don't offer an intel board. : brutal

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meh. I am running a $50 1700+XP at 2400MHz:

http://www.procooling.com/~phaestus/2400.jpg

Seems like it is just as fast as the $600 Barton for all practical purposes. Save your $$ for a better vid card or more RAM IMO and get a cheapo TbredB

Feb 10, 2003 12:52pm PST

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meh. I am running a $50 1700+XP at 2400MHz: http://www.procooling.com/~phaestus/2400.jpg Seems lik... : lee majors
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  What is your CPU temperature at 1700+ vs ~3000+? What kind of cooling? : diehlr
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    - Ahh.. watercooling. I'm not going there. Is that temperature idle or load? I hope idle for god's sakes :) : diehlr

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For $650, I'll take the P4 3.06... The 3000+ is leaving a lot to be desired, especially compared to the $275 2700+/333.

Feb 10, 2003 11:40am PST

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  Does it support Hyperthreading or is that Intel only? If its only Intel, then no thanks AMD. : madclown
  - HT is intel only. it really depends on the app, sometimes its fast sometimes its not. : Turd Ferguson

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Woo! This will make upgrading from teh current +1800 I've had for a while to the highest speed Thoroughbred CPU I can use w/ my mobo a bit cheaper than it even is now, I hope. I loves me some 1-step-behind-the-best older-high-end-turned-to-midrange-product OEM-discount action.

let's hear it for product advancement creating happiness thru devaluing old products!

Feb 10, 2003 2:21pm PST

Woo! This will make upgrading from teh current +1800 I've had for a while to the highest speed Thoroughbr... : eskimo spy

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I've been an AMD user for 3 generations, but I think I want to switch back.

Feb 10, 2003 9:21am PST

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I've been an AMD user for 3 generations, but I think I want to switch back. : BulletPro
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  why woudl this make you switch back, looks like a good cpu : rick98761
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I think hyperthreading is the future for me. Unless the Hammer convinces me otherwise.

Feb 10, 2003 1:37pm PST

I think hyperthreading is the future for me. Unless the Hammer convinces me otherwise. : diehlr

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Intel 4ever..

Feb 10, 2003 1:23pm PST

Intel 4ever.. : dn__

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By: Vorlonesque x Show Full Post

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Doesn't look bad. I dunno how much it'll cost and that'll be the key thing. I never buy top of the line (since I upgrade annually) and since I don't intend on upgrading for a little bit it'll all be about what offers the best price/performance ratio.

Feb 10, 2003 11:58am PST

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Doesn't look bad. I dunno how much it'll cost and that'll be the key thing. I never buy top of the line... : Vorlonesque
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By: MarksmanX x Show Full Post

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ACK not that great of an improvement. The 800MHz FSB intel with DC-400MHz DDR RAM looks powerful. Might give Intel a huge lead. I hope Hammer makes its appearance soon so the prices stay low. I couldn't belive my Pentium III 1GHz CPU was over $1000 when it was first released.

Feb 10, 2003 9:52am PST

ACK not that great of an improvement. The 800MHz FSB intel with DC-400MHz DDR RAM looks powerful. Might... : MarksmanX

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Tech Report PWNS. Good job Damage.

Feb 10, 2003 9:51am PST

Tech Report PWNS. Good job Damage. : ScoobySnack

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As opposed to any other time? prices drop all the time, bub.

Feb 10, 2003 9:18am PST

As opposed to any other time? prices drop all the time, bub. : indeego

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hooray! more price drops in store for me when i do my upgrade!

Feb 10, 2003 8:02am PST

hooray! more price drops in store for me when i do my upgrade! : afrochops