What's the Best A64(3500+)939S Core and stepping?

[BeSaiD]

I decided to move NOW to an A64 platform, and i need to know what week, stepping and core i've to look for. Athlon XP steppings were easier for me :P

Thank you!

PS: I should buy it boxed, right?

[iboomalot]

boxed gives you a 3 yr warranty

not sure on steppings an expert would need to answer that

oh might try and get a winchester ;)

[Arnar]

Dont know if theres any specific steeping.. but just the one with the latest week (newest)

[BeSaiD]

and between a winchester and a newcastle? At same mhz speeds, what's better?

[Kanavit]

winchester 90nm core is 5% better at same clocks with newcastle cores, or what i read.

[iboomalot]

I concurr hey Kanavit who is the chick in the avatar???