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ME BIGGD01
02-17-2004, 05:38 AM
amd is slashing prices on the opteron chips all the way down to the xp chips. maybe an upgrade is more affordable then ya think :thumbs:
PimpDaddy
02-17-2004, 10:22 AM
I'm getting ready :thumbs:
ME BIGGD01
02-17-2004, 08:45 PM
:thumbs:
EXEcution
02-17-2004, 09:05 PM
I like the sound of that! :D
SALvation
02-17-2004, 09:23 PM
Cool. I'm looking for a small upgrade to a 2500+ or 2600+.
Pure_Evil
02-18-2004, 06:28 PM
Originally posted by SALvation@Feb 17 2004, 04:23 PM
Cool. I'm looking for a small upgrade to a 2500+ or 2600+.
:thumbs: 2500 for $80 (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-379&depa=1)

retail version too :w00t:
SALvation
02-18-2004, 07:53 PM
Yea I noticed that from Newegg. Just waiting for the paycheck to get here. :)
ME BIGGD01
02-18-2004, 09:01 PM
guys, i have said it before and will say it again. beware of the xp chip numbering scheme.

take for example--

a 2400xp w/266 bus is actually faster and performs just as good as the 2500 xp w/333 fsb.

some people go to upgrade their board for the 333 when they can just get a 2400. if you want 333, get a 2600 or higher but look at the clock speed per price difference. not worth 30-100 bucks for less than 100 mhz clock. :thumbs:
SALvation
02-18-2004, 09:30 PM
I've been reading up on it and it seems that the 2500+ is an excellent overclocker. That's why I am looking at that one. Seems like even the latest "locked" ones can reach 3200+ speeds.
C2H5OH Guy
02-18-2004, 09:49 PM
Originally posted by SALvation@Feb 18 2004, 10:30 PM
I've been reading up on it and it seems that the 2500+ is an excellent overclocker. That's why I am looking at that one. Seems like even the latest "locked" ones can reach 3200+ speeds.
thats true i´ve a 2500+ running @ 3200+ with no problems...(im using the asus A7N8X deluxe mainboard) :drink:
RedHerring
02-19-2004, 06:52 PM
Originally posted by C2H5OH Guy@Feb 18 2004, 09:49 PM
thats true i´ve a 2500+ running @ 3200+ with no problems...(im using the asus A7N8X deluxe mainboard) :drink:
Cool :thumbs: I've been thinking about going that route, what sort of cooling setup are you running?
SALvation
02-19-2004, 06:54 PM
I've read it can do it with stock cooling, but you must have PC3200 RAM to handle the faster bus speed (400MHz).
PJ'l_Master
02-19-2004, 07:01 PM
price cuts are always good
C2H5OH Guy
02-19-2004, 09:52 PM
Originally posted by SALvation@Feb 19 2004, 07:54 PM
I've read it can do it with stock cooling, but you must have PC3200 RAM to handle the faster bus speed (400MHz).
yep thats why i got one of these sweet Corsair RAM (1x512MB) :)