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Re: Dual Athlon or Dual P3?

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From: Hendrik Putman
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 06:55
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Athlon is the new one on the market. But I would try it!

There speed and performance doesn't lie!

Just make sure you have proper cooling.

Hendrik
"Paulio1025" <paulio1025@home.com> schreef in bericht
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> I recommend Dual P3.  Standard motherboard size and fully tested, Athlon
> boards are sort of new.
>
> --
> Paul Rovero
>
> "If the art looks crappy, it's really just abstract"
> -Me
> "Ralph Seguin" <rpseguin@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:63ca7e76.0108241538.3e5423@posting.google.com...
> > Hi.
> > I have a small limited budget to get a new PC at work.
> > I'd like to get a dual processor machine and I am seeking advice on
> > stability and performance issues.
> >
> > From various reviews that I've seen, it looks like the dual Athlon
> > completely kicks butt, but I've heard from some people that they have
> > stability problems.
> > I plan on running Linux and possibly a small bit of Windows, but
> > probably only under VMWare.
> >
> > I'd also like to avoid getting graphics on the motherboard.  I'd like
> > to get a GeForce 3.
> >
> > Dual Athlon boards:
> > Asus (???)
> > Tyan Thunder (S2462ung)   (~ $500)
> > Tyan Tiger   (S2460)      (~ $250)
> >
> >
> > Dual P3 boards:
> > Asus CUV4X-D    (~ $170)
> > Asus CUV4X-DLS  (~ $330)
> > Abit VP6        (~ $140)  max CPU speed??
> >
> >
> >
> > Recommendations and comments are appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks!
> > -Ralph
> > rpseguin AT yahoo DOT com
>
>
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