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Michelle:
Thanks for that fab reply sandra!
Its a bit clearer now, so the p4 is better - shame that graphic card on the first one is so poor. I think it is quite an old line in machines, thats why they've reduced them so much.
I don't really want to get a machine I have to upgrade right away.
--- Quote ---As its using a 32 bit OS there wont be much advantage until you upgraded to a 64 bit OS and they bring programs out that are written for 64 bit cpus.
--- End quote ---
Did joudi write this bit? lol sorry!
So I need a P4 2mb L2 cache 64 bit - is that right?
I saw a medion in toy'r'us not sure what one it was but it was a reasonable price, but what would the support be like, straight to medion I guess. Although I really want 1024 ram.
Clive:
Talking about Joudi - is he away on holiday?
Sandra:
The current versions of XP are 32 bit operating systems.
The next version of XP which is still in Beta testing mode I think, is a 64 bit OS.
To get the benefit of a 64 bit CPU then you need the correct 64 bit operating system and the programs that support 64 bit usage :)
.Just been looking on Ebuyer for cpu prices Michelle.
There must be some reason for the Intel being over twice the price, I suspect its quality and performance :)
AMD (Venice) Athlon 64 3500+ 939pin 512Kb L2 Cache 90nm Retail Boxed Processor With 3 Year Warranty and Fan Included.
£133.12
£156.42 inc VAT
Intel Pentium 4 650 3.4Ghz Socket 775 800mhz 2mb Cache Retail Boxed
£274.78
£322.87 inc VAT
The P4 650 is 64 bit too I have found out :)
RAM is relatively cheap now Michelle and very easy to get and add yourself.
As far as I know the support is quite good and I believe they have their own forum, Lona will know better than me about that.
Check that its the Intel P4 one and not the AMD one in toys R us, as you have already seen there is a big difference in the price between Intel and AMD based PCs :(
Lona:
Here's the addy for the medion forum, Michelle
http://medion.adslweb.co.uk/phpbb2/
There's also a medion website at www.medion.co.uk
I don't think their customer support is great but then who's is. :)
Michelle:
OS Oh I see !! thanks! Yeah there is a big difference in prices there!
Just looked at toys are us, not too impressive, this one is the more expensive but the other one has P4 3.4 with 17" screen and GEforce 6200 128mb and only 512 ram. Which is £799.
Description
Features the latest Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor delivering outstanding performance and power.
Provides the ability for true multi-tasking
Enhances your video editing ability
Improves gaming with crisp, clear graphics
Please click here for a demonstration of Dual Core Technology.
Specification
Intel Pentium D 820 2.8 GHz with 2x 1MB cache and 800MHz FSB.
1024MB fast dual channel DDR II RAM (533 MHz)
ATI Radeon X600 Pro 256MB DDR RAM with TV out/DV-I
320GB (2x 160GB) S-ATA 7,200RPM
56K V.90 data/fax/modem
DVD re-writer - 4x DVD+R dual layer, 16x DVD+R, 4x DVD+RW, 16x DVD-R, 4x DVD-RW, 40xCD-R, 24x CD-RW. Plus separate 16x DVD ROM
19" TFT screen with built-in speakers
8 channel intel high definition audio
Built-in digital & analogue TV tuner with remote control included
Built-in wireless LAN 802.11G (54 Mbit/s)
Wireless keyboard & mouse
6x USB 2.0 (2x front, 4x rear), 2x firewire IEEE 1394 (1x front, 1x rear), S-video in, composite video in, audio in, line out, microphone in, , 2x PS/2, 1x SPDIF in, 1x SPDIF out, plus digital memory card readers for Sony memory stick/pro, smartmedia, SD/multimedia, compactflash, IBM microdrive, XD-picture card
Microsoft XP home edition (service pack 2), Medion power cinema, power DVD, power producer 2 video editing suite & musicmatch jukebox, nero 6 CD/DVD burning software, works 8 including spreadsheet, database, calendar, e-mail, internet tools and my organiser.
This is for £899 with a free 3inOne Printer which is worth a bit.
But whats an Intel D? Bit rubbish is it?
I don't know about joudi clive sorry.
Just found a great page for graphics comparison.
http://www.pantherproducts.co.uk/Articles/Graphics/GFX_Comparison_II.shtml
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