Thunderbird or Pentium? - That is the question

[The Brain]

I'm sitting with the cash in hand, but the question still remains.. do i buy a 1Ghz AMD Thunderbird or go for the all too popular Pentium 3? What is the difference performance wise? Im a designer junkie who uses 3DStudio Max, Dreamweaver, programming, play 3D games and all that cool stuff so i need a system that will be reliable and fast. Does anyone truly know the difference between these processors, is there a difference, or are we just paying more for the name? Pleaseeee help.. the money is burning a whole in my pocket & i need to shop now!! Thanx.. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/eek.gif

[ranchdog]

Welcome.... If you would prefer your shopping $$ to stretch farther and still realize better bench-marks accross the board, AMD is the solution. Luck.

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[The Brain]

Thanx.. it sure makes my decision easier.

[iisbob]

i've got a list of processors you should look into: AMD AMD AMD AMDand finally don't forget this company;

AMD


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[mjc]

Why not try a brand new Cyrix? http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

Seriously, in order to the most "bang for your buck", AMD is the way to go.....

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[The Brain]

Thanx guys! Im putting my order in as we speak! Oh, by the way, did i mention i am running on Intel Celeron at the moment.. do u see why im so desperate to get only the best? Cheers.

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Every solution breeds new problems

[Tindalos]

You will be very happy! I just went throught the same upgrade... Celeron 500 to a Athlon 1.13. Now that everything is in and running I am one happy camper! http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/cool.gif