Thanks to the responses from so many of you, I have decided to go with one of two systems. There's two major tradeoffs involved, so any input you are willing to share, will be greatly appreciated.
I'm going to buy the Mobo, CPU, and RAM today; Thursday, 7/3/03. So, your input will be of great assistance, and importance. Realize that the final decision is mine alone, and that you carry no burden of responsibility for what I decide to buy!
One is a single channel P4 3.0GHz based system, and the other is based on Dual channel 2.66GHz Zeon chips.
The single channel 3.0GHz P4 based system affords me an 800MHz FSB, and the ability of using two 512MHz sticks of 400MHz DDRAM running in dual channel mode.
On the other hand, the Dual channel Zeon based system limits me to a 533MHz FSB, and only being able to utilize two 512MHz sticks of 266MHz DDRAM running in dual channel mode.
I got this info from Intel. They told me that Zeon chips only support a 533MHz FSB, and that they only make one Dual Channel Zeon Motherboard (SE7505VB2) and that it can only support the 266MHz DDRAM, and not the 400MHz.
Based on this info, which system would you recommend for VV4?
I know these will be opinions only, but I value the advice that all of you offer.
If I have been misled, and there is an alternative, let me know.
Basically it's a very easy answer, based on the above, simply reply by noting:
"Go with the single channel P4," or "Go with the dual channel Zeon." No explanations needed. However, if you have any comments, I'd welcome them.
Thanks very, very much for any response! ! !
Tony
I'm going to buy the Mobo, CPU, and RAM today; Thursday, 7/3/03. So, your input will be of great assistance, and importance. Realize that the final decision is mine alone, and that you carry no burden of responsibility for what I decide to buy!
One is a single channel P4 3.0GHz based system, and the other is based on Dual channel 2.66GHz Zeon chips.
The single channel 3.0GHz P4 based system affords me an 800MHz FSB, and the ability of using two 512MHz sticks of 400MHz DDRAM running in dual channel mode.
On the other hand, the Dual channel Zeon based system limits me to a 533MHz FSB, and only being able to utilize two 512MHz sticks of 266MHz DDRAM running in dual channel mode.
I got this info from Intel. They told me that Zeon chips only support a 533MHz FSB, and that they only make one Dual Channel Zeon Motherboard (SE7505VB2) and that it can only support the 266MHz DDRAM, and not the 400MHz.
Based on this info, which system would you recommend for VV4?
I know these will be opinions only, but I value the advice that all of you offer.
If I have been misled, and there is an alternative, let me know.
Basically it's a very easy answer, based on the above, simply reply by noting:
"Go with the single channel P4," or "Go with the dual channel Zeon." No explanations needed. However, if you have any comments, I'd welcome them.
Thanks very, very much for any response! ! !
Tony