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  1. 03-23-2003, 07:30 PM #1
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    Cool Tell me what P4 to get

    Recently I bought a bunch of new parts for my rig. I'm pretty sure my parents don't like the idea of me spending most of the money I have left on my computer, but that's just too bad.

    I've already got 512MB Corsair PC2700 XMS and I'm gonna keep my GF3 for now. Here is what I have ordered so far.
    Epox EP-4PEA+
    Antec True550
    Maxtor 120GB w/ 8MB cache

    I've been looking at getting a P4 2.4B C1. Tell me if you think that's a good idea or if you have any other suggestions. I won't go lower than a 2.4B though and money is so definitely a concern.

    On another note I started to sleeve my PSU today and damn it's tedious.

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  2. 03-23-2003, 08:20 PM #2
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    You cannot exactly requires a C1 chip, but there is a very good chance that you 2.4Ghz would be a C1 chip

    I would stick with the 2.4Ghz. Its a great chip

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  3. 03-24-2003, 12:20 AM #3
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    Just saw an article today that was showing the value per cost of all the P4's, Colossus is exactly right, the 2.4 is the best buy out there.
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  4. 03-24-2003, 12:22 AM #4
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    Wouldn't the 2.53Ghz be more likely to be a C1 ??
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  6. 03-24-2003, 02:22 AM #5
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    i would go with the 2.4b also, but what in gods name do you need a 550 watt powersupply for? i have yet to see a computer that needed more than 350, big waste of money. get a 350-400 and your all set.
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  7. 03-24-2003, 02:39 AM #6
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    you've got an antec 400w...why waste cash on a 550w?!? i agree with natgun. imho.

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  8. 03-24-2003, 03:04 AM #7
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    The P4 2.4B I just bought from newegg is a C1 so you'll probably get the same...
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  9. 03-24-2003, 04:08 AM #8
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    excellent board. my 2.4B (c1) hits 3.2Ghz with 1.6v (possibly less). and i love the features on this thing. stable as a rock too, and did i mention that it hangs with the SiS655? especially when overclocked? http://www.sharkyforums.com/showthre...hreadid=179405


    2.4B would be a good choice. nice and cheap, and good chance of c1 stepping. but i must say that a c1 stepping doesn't guarantee a good oc. i went through 4 before i found this golden one.
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    Originally posted by Mo
    you've got an antec 400w...why waste cash on a 550w?!? i agree with natgun. imho.

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    The 400W is going towards my parents computer. They've still got a P3 600MHz and when I go home I can't stand that thing. That's the main reason for the upgrade, they're getting my mobo, proc and PSU. Then all I gotta buy is RAM and a case for them.

    Also that 400W only has one fan and I justified that I need 2 fans. Plus I got the 550W for $94 at Amazon which is around how much Newegg has the 480 for, so I thought why not.

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  12. 03-24-2003, 09:58 AM #10
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    The 2.4ghz and 2.53ghz are really nice buys right now and both overclock really well. Like someone said earlier, I think oyu are more likely to get a C1 stepping with a 2.53ghz. I'd get the 2.4ghz just because it's the best value.
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