CPU's , what's the best bang for my buck ? updated w/ more questions

[sethpa]

If you can get to a computer show, check out the various vendor's stock. I found a week 34 Barton 2500 for just a couple dollars over newegg price, around the holidays. Barton 2500's before week 39 seems to be unlocked. Many still have some older stuff left, though the smart ones may bump the price on unlocked ones, if you tell him what you are looking for. I just tell them I'm looking to make sure they aren't bogus

The second line of info, (below AMD ATHLON) on the cpu will give you the week it's made. After the first 5 letters, you will see the first 4 numbers, such as 0327. 03 is the year, 27 is week 27. 0309 would be the 9th week of the year 03.

[nitro237]

ok , I just ordered

Shuttle AN35N nForce2 Ultra 400 Athlon(XP)/Duron SktA DDR ATX Motherboard w/Audio, LAN Retail *** Free 2nd Day *** $64.99


Now , the hunt for a cpu . There is a computer show this weekend not too far from me . I am going to check it out .

Thanks guys

[eGoCeNTRoNiX]

Originally posted by nitro237
ok , I just ordered

Shuttle AN35N nForce2 Ultra 400 Athlon(XP)/Duron SktA DDR ATX Motherboard w/Audio, LAN Retail *** Free 2nd Day *** $64.99


Now , the hunt for a cpu . There is a computer show this weekend not too far from me . I am going to check it out .

Thanks guys

Can I get some details on where that show is? I wouldn't mind checking it out.. Thanks! eGo

[RubberDuckie]

Another post for a 2500+
mine is running 3200+ with no problems

[nitro237]

eGo ,


The computer show is in Shreveport tomorrow
http://www.computersheaux.org/

[buddhazen]

bartons are lookin beautiful for 80

[canton_kid]

grab them before newegg raises them back to $90 + again. They were $81 today, up a dollar from the other day when they were $80.

[VidmanII]

Mobile Athlon XP 2400+ is $77 at newegg. runs at 1.45v default vcore. Unlocked multiplier and FSB.

Whoot !!

[nitro237]

Originally posted by VidmanII
Mobile Athlon XP 2400+ is $77 at newegg. runs at 1.45v default vcore. Unlocked multiplier and FSB.

Whoot !!

What speeds should you expect from those ?

[VidmanII]

2.2 to 2.5 GHz provided you have good case cooling and a good copper HS ( SLK800) with maybe an 80mm fan that pushes some air. Doesn't have to be a loud annoying type fan. Just one that does say 4K rpm or so.

As always tho, no guarantees when you OC a CPU. Worth a shot tho at $77 shipped for the Mobile 2400+. Has the Barton core w/ 512K L2 cache.

I have a Mobile XP 2600+ ( 2.13 GHz / 1.45v default vcore ) on a fedex truck somewhere in NJ. Prolly get it tomorrow or MON. I'm gonna shoot for 2.5 - 2.6 GHz with air cooling. That chip runs $108 shipped from Newegg.

I'll post back here in Gen Hardware with some results once I have it installed.

Read some of the Mobile 2400+ user reviews here.....

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDe ... &section=3

The reports on the XP M 2600+ are even more incredible.

Here's a review of an XP-M 2500+ hitting 2.4 GHz with a stock fan/HS ! LOL


http://techreport.com/reviews/2004q1/at ... dex.x?pg=1

[canton_kid]

Are you using a mobil (laptop) CPU on a stock desktop system board? Never thought of trying it, figured it wouldn't work. Like maybe socket/pin problems?

[VidmanII]

Originally posted by canton_kid
Are you using a mobil (laptop) CPU on a stock desktop system board? Never thought of trying it, figured it wouldn't work. Like maybe socket/pin problems?

Same socket A config as the desktops. Only differences are AMD does some of the OCing for you by pullling the cream of the crop cores that will run at rated speeds .2v below default Barton vcore and doesn't lock the multipliers on the chips either.

Life is good.