Bang for Buck?

[mrmagoo_83]

I am running hte system in my sig.

I am looking at upping the RAM to a gig, and upgrading the proc.

The question is whats the best proc for the buck right now? I know the 2500 Bartons were, but now that they are locked are they really worth getting? I saw the 2800 Barton for $144 on newegg.

Just wondering what the opinions where.

 

[Kido1986]

The 2500+s are fine still. The multiplier is locked, but you can still OC them to 400mhz FSB (2.2ghz) easy.

Personally, I would use any $ you have for that and a new monitor, but thats just a personal thing, cause I can't stand Mags

Used and seen too many shitty Mags before.

 

[tdg]

If you want to overclock than the 2500+ is the one. If you want to remain at stock speeds than the 2800+. The 2800+ can be had at mwave for 118 + shipping, even with shipping is about 10 less than newegg. Plus for 4 bucks you can tack on a 1 year warranty.

And Mag monitors rock.

 

[Kendrak]

Got my 2500 a few months back and love it to death. it runs perfect at 2.2ghz

 

[phasmatis_nox]

Don't you think it's sad that I thought hookers when I saw this thread's title?

 

[DonDon]

Don't you think it's sad that I thought hookers when I saw this thread's title?

Ok, how old is this dude. Bang for a buck, more like Band for a C note.

Anyway, back to the topic. Simply go to pricewatch, and bring up the list of CPU's, and just go down the line and divide the MHz by the price till you get the lowest cost per MHZ. That will give you the best Bang for your Buck.

You can adjust that slightly to account for any OC advantages.

L8R

Don

 

[phasmatis_nox]

Originally posted by DonDon
Ok, how old is this dude.

I've never heard it before...

And now, back to your regularly scheduled thread.

 

[darktiger]

I say 2500+. Most of them will run at 2800+ or 3200+ no problem.