New PC

boxboy · 12-10-2006, 18:23

Hello to all,

I've been offered a new pc by my insurance company and would like your input and thoughts. The pc is as follows,
Advent T9208
3.4GH intel D 945 processor 800hz FSB
500GB Hard drive
DVD multi format dual layer re-writer
512mb NVIDIA Geforce 7300se card
Windows media centre with TV tunner.

Now the issue I've got is that I can take this or the one below

Advent T9307
1.8GH E6300 intel core 2 duo 1GB FSB
250GB hard drive
DVD multi format dual layer re-writer
256mb NVIDIA card
Windows media centre with TV Tuner

Any opions welcome.

Thanks

MadGamer · 12-10-2006, 18:26

The top one has a better spec

CycoSymz · 12-10-2006, 18:28

I'd personally go for the E6300 machine, as those chips have great overclocking possibilities and are very quick at standard clock speeds.

12-10-2006, 18:30

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Originally Posted by MadGamer

The top one has a better spec

is it how do you work that out? you dont even know what the gfx is in the second one and id favour a c2d over the D900 series anyday.See if you can pay the extra 20 or 30 quid to upgrade the cpu to the 6400
Find out what graphics are in the second one the 7300 in the first is rubbish

jrhnewark · 12-10-2006, 18:39

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Originally Posted by Flange

I'd personally go for the E6300 machine, as those chips have great overclocking possibilities and are very quick at standard clock speeds.

What, you'd get 3.4GHz out of it?

The first machine has the better specs. Full stop.

12-10-2006, 18:43

That means nothing you getting pulled in. The e6300 will overclock very easily and be able to easily out perform the D945 even at stock

MovedGoalPosts · 12-10-2006, 18:44

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Originally Posted by jrhnewark

What, you'd get 3.4GHz out of it?

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Originally Posted by overclockers.co.uk

The E6xxx series offer great value for money and are a favourite choice amongst overclockers with reports of overclocks well over 3.2GHz already achieved with just basic air cooling

It would appear so

boxboy · 12-10-2006, 18:48

Hey people,

Would the FSB make any differance to the performance?? Sorry if it's a silly question but I have no idea.

Cheers

MadGamer · 12-10-2006, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxboy

Hello to all,

I've been offered a new pc by my insurance company and would like your input and thoughts. The pc is as follows,
Advent T9208
3.4GH intel D 945 processor 800hz FSB
500GB Hard drive
DVD multi format dual layer re-writer
512mb NVIDIA Geforce 7300se card
Windows media centre with TV tunner.

Now the issue I've got is that I can take this or the one below

Advent T9307
1.8GH E6300 intel core 2 duo 1GB FSB
250GB hard drive
DVD multi format dual layer re-writer
256mb NVIDIA card
Windows media centre with TV Tuner

Any opions welcome.

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by zinglebarb

is it how do you work that out? you dont even know what the gfx is in the second one and id favour a c2d over the D900 series anyday.See if you can pay the extra 20 or 30 quid to upgrade the cpu to the 6400
Find out what graphics are in the second one the 7300 in the first is rubbish

Yes i do look

12-10-2006, 18:50

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Originally Posted by jrhnewark

What, you'd get 3.4GHz out of it?

The first machine has the better specs. Full stop.

im sorry but I cant believe you posted this. Surely you realise the megahertz war is over. High clock does not mean faster anymore. My conroe E6600 clocks in at 2.4 gig stock and will urinate on the P945 or any other cpu other than the higher clocked conroes

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Originally Posted by MadGamer

Yes i do look

second pc I said it doesnt tell you.

CycoSymz · 12-10-2006, 18:59

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Originally Posted by jrhnewark

What, you'd get 3.4GHz out of it?

The first machine has the better specs. Full stop.

Don't get fooled by the clock speeds, the E6300 is the latest technology and can out performs older CPU's that have higher clock speeds.

LemonyBrainAid · 12-10-2006, 18:59

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Originally Posted by MadGamer

Yes i do look

You just proved his point.

jrhnewark · 12-10-2006, 19:00

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Originally Posted by Rob C

It would appear so

Alright, boyo.

I don't consider myself a complete n00b, but I definitely don't have an interest in overclocking. To be honest, even with the small amount of video processing I do, it'd make little difference.

12-10-2006, 19:02

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Originally Posted by jrhnewark

Alright, boyo.

I don't consider myself a complete n00b, but I definitely don't have an interest in overclocking. To be honest, even with the small amount of video processing I do, it'd make little difference.

Thats also untrue as the C2D's multimedia is one of its strongest points

jrhnewark · 12-10-2006, 19:04

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Originally Posted by zinglebarb

Thats also untrue as the C2D's multimedia is one of its strongest points

Er.. right, okay. What does the OP plan to do with his system? Probably reading his emails, listening to MP3s and MSNing his mates. Processing power probably isn't so important either way, nor graphics...

(Although graphic is something to look at for Vista, obviously.)