Re: [LAU] New processor purchase, AMD

From: rosea.grammostola <rosea.grammostola@email-addr-hidden>
Date: Sun Dec 05 2010 - 21:36:09 EET

On 12/05/2010 08:31 PM, Ivan K wrote:
> I am looking to make a new computer purchase, and have decided
> I want a 64bit AMD quad core processor. Before one gets to the Opterons
> which start at about $205, I am looking at these two:
>
> (A)
> AMD Athlon II X4 605e 2.30 GHz Processor - Quad-core, 4000 MHz HT - 2 MB L2 - Socket AM3 PGA-941 -
> SKU: BA47028 Mfg. Part No: AD605EHDGIBOX Condition: New
> Price: $124.99
>
> (B)
> AMD HDZ970FBGMBOX Phenom II X4 970 3.50 GHz Processor - Quad-core - 1 MB L2 - 6 MB L3 -
> SKU: BA47186 Mfg. Part No: HDZ970FBGMBOX Condition: New
> Price: $184.99
>
> That is a $60 dollar difference (prices are from mwave). For
> audio, should I really spend the extra 60 bucks?
>
Why AMD? Just interest...

\r
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