darkcloud Posted May 12, 2006 Posted May 12, 2006 Ok quick question I just want to know if........ http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/98587 http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/88104?gclid=CJi-7tfU8oQCFQFDPgodHCFEBQ http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/110044 ... is worth the money...... It comes to about £380 and I was wondering if a) you had seen them for cheaper or b) if there are better models of the same parts out now? Not a new model just a better version of the same one... If you know what I mean. ^^;;
Guest Jordan Posted May 12, 2006 Posted May 12, 2006 Board = yes i have that one on AGP its a great board. CPU = Yes, but if you can go for the "Venice" version as it has a larger cache than that one the "Newcastle". Incedientally, thats my CPU. Graphics card = i know you didn't ask for this, but dude... go for the 7800GT. Its only abit more expensive and definatly worth it.
darkcloud Posted May 12, 2006 Author Posted May 12, 2006 AMD (Venice) Athlon 64 3800+ This is the venice one isn't it? O.o As for the 7800 gt hmmm ebuyer only has it for over £200 with call of duty included as far as I can see... Let me look somewhere else... Also the reason I put this in gen chitchat is cause I thought this board was closed. o.o http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/94640 Is this the processor your talking about.... Slower clock speed but more cache...
Guest Jordan Posted May 12, 2006 Posted May 12, 2006 No no, the one you linked me to was definatly the Newcastle, it had 512kb cache. The Venice is exactly the same chip only its slightly quicker and has more cache. I should know this, Domstercool can often load levels on Battlefield 2 faster than I can and he has a Venice. EDIT: Never mind, it seems either they've messed with the original Venice chips or i'm thinking of the 4000+. Either way, the Venice is faster than the Newcastle.
Shorty Posted May 12, 2006 Posted May 12, 2006 No no, the one you linked me to was definatly the Newcastle, it had 512kb cache. The Venice is exactly the same chip only its slightly quicker and has more cache. I should know this, Domstercool can often load levels on Battlefield 2 faster than I can and he has a Venice. ?? You're confusing me Jordan... his link goes to a product called AMD (Venice) Athlon 64 3800+ 939pin 512Kb L2 Cache 90nm Retail Boxed Processor
Guest Jordan Posted May 12, 2006 Posted May 12, 2006 Indeed, i know. I just always thought the Venice had 1mb cache... hopefully someone will clear this up. As i said, i think i'm thinking of the 4000+... ah well. Go for that chip.
darkcloud Posted May 12, 2006 Author Posted May 12, 2006 Could you please find me a link to the venice version I can't find it being sold anywhere. :-/ As for the 7800 I've only seen it at £100 more and I don't think I'll be able to afford it. lol Maye I just suck at online buying. =P
Guest Jordan Posted May 12, 2006 Posted May 12, 2006 Could you please find me a link to the venice version I can't find it being sold anywhere. :-/ As for the 7800 I've only seen it at £100 more and I don't think I'll be able to afford it. lol Maye I just suck at online buying. =P Gah... Listen, that CPU IS a Venice, i'm just getting you confused. Sorry about that. As for the 7800GT, its really £100 more? Jeeze... i would have thought it would have come down in price by now.
darkcloud Posted May 12, 2006 Author Posted May 12, 2006 So the first one is a venice then? Ok. lol And as for the 7800GT yup thats the prices I've been seeing... Kind of depressing. :'( Oh and I missed that little talk between you (jordan) and shorty. XD lol
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