processor question

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burritopunk

12-05-2006 09:10:31

I'm debating whether or not to get the Acer AST160 offered by Trainn or take the 500 check and build my own system. The Acer has a Socket754 Processor (AMD 64 3400+). How much difference is there in a Socket939 Processor (venice core). I do a little gaming, stuff like Civilization 4, Pirates!, Age of Empires III, etc; but I do plan on getting a nice PCI-E card. Would I tell a difference between the two sockets?

And I guess while I'm at it, what is the "core" of the processor? Venice, Winchester, etc?

JOSHBOX

12-05-2006 12:00:47

Decent sized difference in speed but you wont be able to build a better computer with 500$ so id go for the acer.

crazyates

12-05-2006 12:32:20

sure you can. just be very patient and wait for really good deals w/ rebates.

plan out what you're gonna buy and just take the check