Hi, I'm having problems with the dealer and my new computer. Its a long
storey so I'll stick to the bottom line. What is the better processor:
Pentium 4 3.0 800 bus or AMD Athlon 64 3400+ (2.2) 1200 bus. Thank You.

There is no "better" but the AMD is faster.

Jeff MacDonald wrote:
>
> Hi, I'm having problems with the dealer and my new computer. Its a long
> storey so I'll stick to the bottom line. What is the better processor:
> Pentium 4 3.0 800 bus or AMD Athlon 64 3400+ (2.2) 1200 bus. Thank You.

There is no "better" but the AMD is faster.

Jeff MacDonald wrote:
>
> Hi, I'm having problems with the dealer and my new computer. Its a long
> storey so I'll stick to the bottom line. What is the better processor:
> Pentium 4 3.0 800 bus or AMD Athlon 64 3400+ (2.2) 1200 bus. Thank You.

Wizard wrote:

> There is no "better" but the AMD is faster.
>

Have to agree there is no better processor however the AMD64 in my
opinion is a better buy because:

It may have a slower Hz rating however it does more work per clock cycle
making it a more efficient processor.

It has hardware memory protection (which they like to call "Enhanced
Virus Protection") - Requires XP SP2

Future Proof - WinXP64 is just around the corner (apparently but I
wouldent hold my breath :)) ) - oh lets not forget Linux has supported
64bit for some time now also.

Its also considerably cheaper than the Intel processors.

and finally I love to see the underdog come out on top :)


Its your choice and your cash spend it how you like. If your happy with
your purchase then you made the right choice ;)

Wizard wrote:

> There is no "better" but the AMD is faster.
>

Have to agree there is no better processor however the AMD64 in my
opinion is a better buy because:

It may have a slower Hz rating however it does more work per clock cycle
making it a more efficient processor.

It has hardware memory protection (which they like to call "Enhanced
Virus Protection") - Requires XP SP2

Future Proof - WinXP64 is just around the corner (apparently but I
wouldent hold my breath :)) ) - oh lets not forget Linux has supported
64bit for some time now also.

Its also considerably cheaper than the Intel processors.

and finally I love to see the underdog come out on top :)


Its your choice and your cash spend it how you like. If your happy with
your purchase then you made the right choice ;)