Intel's Newest Chipset Article

[adamp2p]

This is just a link to a good overview of the Springdale and Canterwood chipsets, and their functionality:

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/chipsets/...springdale.html (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/chipsets/display/springdale.html)

And AMD:

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/displ...lonxp-3200.html (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/athlonxp-3200.html)

[Darth Sushi]

cool post B)

[adamp2p]

Thank Xbit Labs for that.

I am definately going to upgrade when this the 800 MHz system but with HT and DDR 400 comes out for slower speeds than 3.0 GHz. To which, I don't know exactly. I think, however, that my choice will be the 2.6 GHz with hyperthreading technology with an 800 MHz system bus and 768 MB DDR 400.

Right now I am running a 2.0 GHz with a 400 MHz system bus and 768 MB PC 800 RDRAM, which is still excellent, but I am exited to put it together and am gathering information from the messages on this board and planning on building this myself. I am wondering if I can afford it, and what to do if I have to get rid of my old tower whether or not I should replace it entirely or reuse components. My budget is approximately $1,000.

[Darth Sushi]

Originally posted by adamp2p@18 May 2003 - 18:16
Thank Xbit Labs for that.

I am definately going to upgrade when this the 800 MHz system but with HT and DDR 400 comes out for slower speeds than 3.0 GHz. To which, I don't know exactly. I think, however, that my choice will be the 2.6 GHz with hyperthreading technology with an 800 MHz system bus and 768 MB DDR 400.

Right now I am running a 2.0 GHz with a 400 MHz system bus and 768 MB PC 800 RDRAM, which is still excellent, but I am exited to put it together and am gathering information from the messages on this board and planning on building this myself. I am wondering if I can afford it, and what to do if I have to get rid of my old tower whether or not I should replace it entirely or reuse components. My budget is approximately $1,000.
Checkout googlegear for the 800Hz FSB P4 2.6MHz & 2.4MHz ($265 & $219).

[adamp2p]

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9317

Right now is not the time to buy, because price drops are imminent and HyperThread is too.

Apparently, according to the above article, the 2.6 w/ HyperThread w/800 MHz FSB will be approximately $218. However, for HyperThread to even function, I need the proper chipset, (the 875 Canterwood model is supposed to be the premium) that supports 400 MHz Dual Channel DDR and RAID.

The above article says May 11 but I guess those dates are a bit off, I hear May 22...

Hey thanks, here it is:

http://www.googlegear.com/jsp/ProductDetai...ductCode=240304 (http://www.googlegear.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=240304)

Thanks for the lead. Now I know where to look.

Here is the detail on the best chipset

http://www.neoseeker.com/resourcelink.html?rid=57280

[Keikan]

Why get a 2.6ghz when you can get a 3.06 :D that's what i'm getting this xmas

Ya sure thats what I say in may but in the future and I won't have a new pc.

[adamp2p]

Man, by Christmas I think they will have DDR 2 and 3.50 and a whole new chipset :huh: :huh: :huh: :lol: