Is a Pentium 4 or Athlon 64 better for gaming?
Building a new gaming rig and can't decide between Intel Pentium 4 3.0GHz and AMD Athlon 64 3200+. The Pentium 4 has a higher clock speed but people say the Athlon is actually faster per clock. The AMD setup is cheaper overall since the motherboards cost less. Which one runs cooler? I don't want to deal with a jet engine inside my case.
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Definitely back up your important files before trying any fixes. I learned this the hard way when I lost 3 years of photos trying to fix a simple problem. Get an external hard drive or burn DVDs of your important stuff first.
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Definitely back up your important files before trying any fixes. I learned this the hard way when I lost 3 years of photos trying to fix a simple problem. Get an external hard drive or burn DVDs of your important stuff first.
This is a case where spending a little more upfront saves you money in the long run. Cheap hardware fails faster and costs more to replace. Buy quality components from reputable brands and they'll last years longer.
Newegg is your friend for parts. Way cheaper than Best Buy or CompUSA and the customer reviews actually help you avoid junk. Just watch out for shipping on heavy stuff like CRT monitors. Read the reviews before you buy ANYTHING.
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