I'm looking to build a new PC to replace an ageing K6. Things have moved on a bit since I built my last PC (Athlon 1.33GHz). I've since discovered the Athlon 64 and now the Sempron. I'm not sure how they all compare but I've found out that the Sempron 3100+ is a better CPU than the lower speed Semprons. Can someone explain how the Athlon XP, Athlon 64 and Sempron 3100+ compare. I''m planning to use this for a 'family' PC. It will be used mainly for internet access (broadband) and digital camera work. It won't be used for playing games (well, not many) as the kids have gone off to uni. I need something up to date that will last three or four years.
I was planning on using a 3000+ processor, first an Athlon XP, then heard about the Athlon 64s, then the Sempron 3100+. Will the Athlon 64 only come into it's own when 64 bit applications and operating systems come on line? I don't want to spend megabucks on this nor do I want a low end machine. I realise that higher spec'ed CPUs demand higher priced motherboards (which may well generate another question when I have to chose one!).
Thanks,
Steve
I was planning on using a 3000+ processor, first an Athlon XP, then heard about the Athlon 64s, then the Sempron 3100+. Will the Athlon 64 only come into it's own when 64 bit applications and operating systems come on line? I don't want to spend megabucks on this nor do I want a low end machine. I realise that higher spec'ed CPUs demand higher priced motherboards (which may well generate another question when I have to chose one!).
Thanks,
Steve