Posted by ChrisC on 30, 2001 at 7:50 PM:
In Reply to: forgot to ask - how do you overclock a CPU? [nt] posted by jarr_d on 29, 2001 at 11:18 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