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keyser_soze
05-30-2005, 05:01 PM
I'm gonna get back into a bit of online gaming and fancy boosting up my spec, I might aswell got the distance and get my max for the board so my choices are either Athlon XP 3200+(400 MHz FSB)(Model 10)(Barton) or a Sempron 3000+ anybody got any suggestions?
clocker
05-30-2005, 05:24 PM
Definitely the Barton XP.

Semprons are crippled Athlons and are meant to be budget chips.
Snee
05-30-2005, 08:44 PM
If you still can get a hold of that 3200, then grab, 'cos it's faster.

The sempron 3000 is a Barton too though, I'm pretty sure it even has 512kbs of L2 (the other socket A semprons are neither bartons nor do they have 512kbs of L2, so that's the only one to get if any). And it operates at a slightly slower voltage so it's bound to run a bit colder as well. 'cos of that it's not the end of the world if you have to settle for one.

If your mobo supports it, an athlon mobile could be worth getting instead, though.
keyser_soze
05-30-2005, 09:09 PM
cheers for that now its just a case of finding 1 :)
Snee
05-30-2005, 09:31 PM
cheers for that now its just a case of finding 1 :)
You a briton?

I think zero had some luck finding components off ebuyer the other day, and Arcadia is bound to know some good places. If you are a briton that is (that's what it says in your profile but that isn't always accurate).

You can also try running a search on pricerunner. (http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/search?q=socket+a)



188 in stock (3200) (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=62051)

228 in stock (sempron) (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=83811)


(had to edit the first link 'cos the first one pointed to a cached page or something)
keyser_soze
06-02-2005, 09:43 PM
If you still can get a hold of that 3200, then grab, 'cos it's faster Why? have amd stopped making this cpu?
clocker
06-02-2005, 09:55 PM
Yes.
keyser_soze
06-04-2005, 01:05 AM
what a bummer :( technology moves too fast for me by the time I can afford it it goes obsolete on me, :D
clocker
06-04-2005, 12:51 PM
Just suck it up and carry on.

Get used to the fact that you will always be behind the curve and are just a schlub like the rest of us.
jiimay
06-05-2005, 10:33 PM
One more vote for the Barton XP!
Snee
06-07-2005, 01:42 PM
what a bummer :( technology moves too fast for me by the time I can afford it it goes obsolete on me, :D
You can still order it though, just follow the link.

Edit: Well, at least you could last week, now it's at "stock overdue", but there might be some left they can get hold of.
keyser_soze
06-12-2005, 11:22 PM
Still monitoring the situation but having no luck :( any other places I might be able to get 1?

The credit cards ready :D
keyser_soze
06-12-2005, 11:59 PM
Can some1 in the know just check if this is the right cpu please.
http://www.extremecooling.co.uk/s/product?product=602540
Peerzy
06-13-2005, 12:48 AM
Can some1 in the know just check if this is the right cpu please.
http://www.extremecooling.co.uk/s/product?product=602540


That is an Athlon Barton core yes, personally i liked the 2500Xp's better than the faster ones (3000+ & 3200+) just because they were cheaper and you could overclock them to about the same speed anyway. But yes that is the CPU you are after, have you checked it will fit into your mobo though :lookaroun
Virtualbody1234
06-13-2005, 01:29 AM
I agree with the Athlon XP 2500+ being a better choice. Most will run just like the 3200+ when set to the same speed. The only problem is to find them.

You can also look at the retail version of the CPU. It comes with a cooler and has a better warranty.
Peerzy
06-13-2005, 03:07 AM
I agree with the Athlon XP 2500+ being a better choice. Most will run just like the 3200+ when set to the same speed. The only problem is to find them.

You can also look at the retail version of the CPU. It comes with a cooler and has a better warranty.


I looked into getting another 2500XP a while ago but couldnt even find any Athlons, mind you i didn't really look that hard. I doubt he will find a retail or a 2500XP without some serious hunting. Ebay might be a good idea if you trying buying pc parts, as would a pc store that deals with second hand/refurb pc's.
Duffman
06-13-2005, 04:16 AM
When did they start discontinuing the athalong batons, I bought my 2500 in late august no problem...
Peerzy
06-13-2005, 04:19 AM
Not sure exacly but its been at least 6-9 months.
lynx
06-13-2005, 08:45 AM
Have you looked at the Sempron 3000+ for Socket A?

Unlike the other Semprons it has 512K L2 cache so it isn't "crippled". Comparing specifications I can't tell any difference between this and the Athlon XP. The speed is only the same as an XP2800+ as far as I can remember, but that's not a problem as long as you know what you are getting.
Virtualbody1234
06-13-2005, 11:27 AM
When did they start discontinuing the athalong batons, I bought my 2500 in late august no problem...
August was a long time ago.
Duffman
06-13-2005, 11:54 AM
Hmm, yeah it was, fuck its almost august again, where did time go.
keyser_soze
06-13-2005, 09:58 PM
I made the buy thanks for the input guys.
Snee
06-14-2005, 11:08 AM
Have you looked at the Sempron 3000+ for Socket A?

Unlike the other Semprons it has 512K L2 cache so it isn't "crippled". Comparing specifications I can't tell any difference between this and the Athlon XP. The speed is only the same as an XP2800+ as far as I can remember, but that's not a problem as long as you know what you are getting.
Like I said, it's got everything the other athlons do (as far as I can tell), with the added bonus of running at a lower voltage (I'm fairly certain of this).

Seems like an excellent processor for the socket A platform, the only problem is that this is something a lot of people seem to have caught on to, so it may be hard to acquire, even though it's still being made (I think) :unsure:



Good luck with your purchase, keyser, and tell us how it goes.