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Which processor is best for this board?

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by garym, Apr 17, 2007.

  1. garym Newcomer, in training Posts: 29

    I'm trying to do a little research here. It was recommended to replace my emachine T2825 motherboard with this: PC CHIPS M848A SOCKET A 462 SiS 746FX ATX AMD. My current CPU is AMD ATHLON XP 2800+. I believe I can upgrade to the AMD XP 3200+. Is this correct? Also I see this CPU listed in various sites as AMD ATHLON 64 3200+. Are these two the same? Would I see much of the difference going from the 2800+ to the 3200+?

    Thanks
    garym, Apr 17, 2007
    #1

  2. MetalX TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,902

    They are not the same at all. Athlon XP and Athlon 64 are two totally different architectures. Athlon XP uses Socket A (Socket 462), while Athlon 64 uses Sockets 754, 939, 940 (very rarely), and AM2.
    MetalX, Apr 17, 2007
    #2

  3. beef_jerky4104 Banned Posts: 1,094

    The two CPUs are very different indeed. XPs are 32 bit while 64s are 64 bit.
    beef_jerky4104, Apr 17, 2007
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  4. garym Newcomer, in training Posts: 29

    Thanks for the replies. any and all help is greatly appreciated. One more question, is there a difference in performance between the AMD XP 2800+ and the AMD XP 3200+ to be worth the purchase?
    garym, Apr 18, 2007
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  5. nickc TechSpot Paladin Posts: 1,620

    the difference would be great, if that board will handle I would go for the 3400+ or more, as things are getting this would be a good surfing and business computer.
    nickc, Apr 18, 2007
    #5
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