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Via Making CPU's?

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by cfitzarl, Feb 20, 2007.

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  1. cfitzarl TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,521   +9

    I found this on newegg, and I looked at the specs and was baffled at the fact that it says it runs on a "VIA C3 1GHz" Processor...Can anyone explain this? I've never seen nor heard about this cpu...if it is one. I am familiar with Via chipsets; I had one on my old mobo.

    Something screams either server, or client computer :suspiciou...
    cfitzarl, Feb 20, 2007
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  2. kitty500cat Newcomer, in training Posts: 2,407   +6

    Yeah, they use those CPUs on Mini ITX boards. If they're anything like VIA/S3 integrated graphx, you know as well as I do that they must suck :D
    kitty500cat, Feb 20, 2007
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  3. cfitzarl TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,521   +9

    Yeah, I had an S3 Unichrome IGP on my old motherboard and kept screaming at it....literally :(.
    cfitzarl, Feb 20, 2007
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  4. kitty500cat Newcomer, in training Posts: 2,407   +6

    Try playing SimCity 4 with that and a Socket 462 Sempron 3000+. Actually don't, it'll give you high blood pressure :)
    kitty500cat, Feb 20, 2007
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  5. nickslick74 Newcomer, in training Posts: 885

    Umm, I used to play CS 1.6 with a Duron 700. I don't think I have recovered yet...
    nickslick74, Feb 20, 2007
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  6. Mictlantecuhtli TS Special Forces Posts: 4,916   +9

    Mictlantecuhtli, Feb 20, 2007
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  7. cfitzarl TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,521   +9

    Try playing The Sims 2 on a 2.66GHz Celeron w/S3 Unichrome Graphics @ 64MB. I almost died from anger ;)
    cfitzarl, Feb 20, 2007
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  8. cfitzarl TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,521   +9

    cfitzarl, Feb 20, 2007
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  9. kitty500cat Newcomer, in training Posts: 2,407   +6

    Mini ITX boards, w/their small size, are seriously underpowered; they might work better for embedded applications.
    kitty500cat, Feb 20, 2007
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  10. wolfram TechSpot Paladin Posts: 2,605   +9

    Try playing FS9 with a 2.8 Ghz Celeron and a S3 IGP..... Hmm, actually, you can play it :)
    wolfram, Feb 20, 2007
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  11. cfitzarl TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,521   +9

    What is the point of a MiniITX board if it's underpowered? Something tells me it's for client computers or servers...
    cfitzarl, Feb 20, 2007
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  12. kitty500cat Newcomer, in training Posts: 2,407   +6

    Embedded applications.

    Like a Wal-mart photo center :)

    They don't provide enough power for most computer users, but for stuff like that they work just fine.
    kitty500cat, Feb 20, 2007
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  13. wolfram TechSpot Paladin Posts: 2,605   +9

    Or for your mom's PC who only plays Solitaire for example :)
    wolfram, Feb 20, 2007
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  14. cfitzarl TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,521   +9

    ...if my mom ever used a computer...;)
    cfitzarl, Feb 20, 2007
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  15. JimShady23 TechSpot Maniac Posts: 651

    Yeah

    Via has been making stuff forever....Wal-Mart actually carries some off brand OEM computer that I never heard of with VIA CPU's. I almost pooped myself when I seen the Via C3 logo on the box.

    They were actually pretty popular back in the socket 370 days....As they where a cheap alternative to P3's
    JimShady23, Feb 20, 2007
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  16. wolfram TechSpot Paladin Posts: 2,605   +9

    But even Celeron processors were usually faster that some C3's.
    wolfram, Feb 20, 2007
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  17. JimShady23 TechSpot Maniac Posts: 651

    Yeah

    I think the C3's where even cheaper than the Celery's Not sure....
    JimShady23, Feb 20, 2007
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  18. beef_jerky4104 Banned Posts: 1,094

    Yeah VIA makes really bad CPUs. If you game don't get one, if all you do is check you email and type up papers then it might match you perfectly. Otherwise they are not for enthusiasts.
    beef_jerky4104, Feb 20, 2007
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  19. MetalX TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,902

    MetalX, Feb 20, 2007
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  20. Mictlantecuhtli TS Special Forces Posts: 4,916   +9

    Because they seem to be that for many users here.
    Mictlantecuhtli, Feb 21, 2007
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