Posted by ChrisC on 29, 2001 at 8:33 PM:
In Reply to: AMD Question posted by jarr_d on 29, 2001 at 7:07 PM:
Note: all below is IMO
Like you, I'm going to be putting together a new PC soon (a dedicated EMU box ;) and am going AMD all the way! I used to only go with Intel but since getting my current AMD-based PC, my view has completely changed. They consistently out-perform Intel CPU's and overclock a treat. There are reports that the current PentiumIV is a bit of a dog, too.
I'm going to be going with a guarranteed, overclocked AMD CPU - probably a Duron 800@1GHz - from a reputable dealer so as to get more bang for my $$$ (well, £££ actually). If you can afford a Tbird, even better!
I've experienced *zero* compatibility issues with Windows 98SE (or any other s/ware), so I wouldnt worry about that one.
I would advise getting a decent motherboard (dont know the one you quote), something like the Abit KT7A, and a good heatsink/fan combo, especially if overclocking.
As for TV-out, heard mixed views of this on Geforce cards. I was pointed in the direction of an ATI Rage Fury Pro 32 VIVO as it's widely regarded as having Excellent S-Video output. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the thing to install on my current PC so I cant really comment! You'd probably want to go for a Radeon VIVO for the improved graphics performance, anyway.
Cant comment on the PC vendor you quote, although, going by the name... :)
: I'm looking to put a PC together for my gaming needs, as well as for the occasional graphics work that I do.
: I was basically thinking of going for an 1.2GHZ AMD Thunderbird system with a GForce card that has TV-OUT.
: I was looking ata :
: FIC AZ11E w/AMD Thunderbird 1.2Ghz CPU & Heatsink/Fan
: Do these run everything just like an Intel as far as Win98 SE is concerned? Sorry, I've just only ever used Intel processors, so I don't know. I only speak Intel.
: Also, anyone have any experience dealing with www.econopc.com out of california?
: Thanks for your time