P4 change to A64

[v.v.]

Hi all,

is it worth to change my existing system to FX-51(which got 2nd hand from my friend) now


Existing system:

P4 2.8C @290x14 @1.875V (cooled by Mach I)
IC7-Max 3
Corsair XMS 3500 256M X 2 @CL2-2-2-5
Ati 98ooXt (modded)(cooled by Eheim 1048 + airplex evo 360 +GFX Alphacool GP-A )


thanks
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[Kanavit]

For gaming, yes. I'd say also for mathematical + scientific applications. Personally, I wouldn't because I use mostly web surfing and Digital video and audio encoding.

But then again, for 3dmark2001, yes. I would go for FX-51. But not much else reason though.

[PyroTeknik]

id save the money and wait personally but thats just me you are over 4g's thats more than enough to power anything thatll come out in the next while

[saaya]

kanavit, your encoding a lot? like what? homepage? :)

[bigjohns97]

I would get another 512 of ram and call it a day.. At least until the 939 pin afx comes out. If you are looking to spend your money try getting an external surround sound system and a hdtv for full room computing :)


I know i will never go back.

[skate2snow]

you whould trade that for whats the other complete rig?

[v.v.]

Originally posted by skate2snow
you whould trade that for whats the other complete rig?

yes:stick: :stick: :stick:

[skate2snow]

what is the other rig?

[v.v.]

Fx-51
sk8v
ocz pc3200 EL DDR ECC Reg 2-2-3-6 256mbx2

[skate2snow]

keep your P4C rig;)

[PGgagne]

I would keep the P4 and u have the mach one.,

[IvanAndreevich]

You mean you lose the Mach I in the trade? Hmm.. How much does it cost? Looking at the cost perspective, AFX is damn expensive.. might be a good trade after all.

Performance - AFX without prometeia will lose I think. Not much though.

[skate2snow]

But he loose is 9800XT=watercooling w/ it too.

If you whant a real upgrade, buy the MCW50-T

[Kosmic]

The fx-51 won't give you that much of a boost in games over your 4 gig P4. A little, for sure, especially if you prommy cool it to a nice overclock, but the memory could hold back your max fsb overclock unless you go to cas 2.5 -- If it were me and I had your rig, I'd pass on the FX and wait for socket 939 if you really want to go 64 bit.

[v.v.]

Originally posted by IvanAndreevich
You mean you lose the Mach I in the trade? Hmm.. How much does it cost? Looking at the cost perspective, AFX is damn expensive.. might be a good trade after all.

Performance - AFX without prometeia will lose I think. Not much though.

My new system:

FX-51 (cooled by Mach II)
SK8V
ocz pc3200 EL DDR ECC Reg 2-2-3-6 256mbx2
Ati 98ooXt (modded)(cooled by Eheim 1048 + airplex evo 360 +GFX Alphacool GP-A )

sorry for misunderstanding:brick: :brick: :brick:

[Techmasta]

Wait for fx-53 to come out. The fx-51 will most likely drop in price then.

[OC Detective]

I heard that the FX53 will replace the FX51 (i.e they will discontinue the FX51). That way they keep up the asp.

[Phyrox]

I would say change for the A64 FX-51 setup 100%

If you have a chance to go from a P4C to a much better FX-51 setup at a little or no cost to you then definitely go for it.

The mach2 is a much better investment than the mach1 and the FX-51 will still a powerful cpu. There will NOT be a performance increase or a minor one atleast from going to socket 939. The only difference will be is that you can use unbuffered ddr ram. The FX-53 will only be clocked @ 200mhz higher than the FX-51 and a FX-53 will be released for the socket 940 boards as well. Even though the FX-53 will be comming out w/ socket 939 in sept/october your system will still be MUCH better than the people who are using air/waterr cooled fx-53 due to your mach2 which will give you an edge. However this is not competition. The FX-51 will handle any game for al ong time to come, it is 64bit ready unlike the P4, and you can always upgrade later when the FX-55 is ouyt which will ive a more noticeable performance increase.

Just my $.02