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Three Budget CPUs Tested

Posted by timothy on from the cheaper-than-saffron dept.

Steve writes "HEXUS.net are taking a look at three 'value' CPUs. The Sempron 2800+ and 3100+ from AMD (Socket A and Socket 754 respectively.) The price range of the three is fairly broad, the 3100+ coming out on top, also costing the most. Also, for those of you who enjoy cheap thrills, some overclocking has been thrown in, too." (The third chip reviewed is the Celeron D.)

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  1. "Budget"? by Lord+Kano · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Maybe I'm just too old school for this, but looking at the cost of a new Athlon 64 3000 and motherboard is so low that I wouldn't want to compromise and get the Sempron.

    I'd prefer to spend the extra $20 or so and get the better chip.

    LK

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