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Subject: Re: Pentium 3 + 4 Speeds for Chess Programs

Author: Tom Kerrigan

Date: 11:06:37 06/24/03

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On June 24, 2003 at 13:39:55, Russell Reagan wrote:

>>This could help me in my next computer purchase. My finances are limited, so one
>>of my options is to choose between a fast Pentium 3 and a slow Pentium 4.
>
>Or maybe a fast Athlon? :)

Indeed, on Newegg you can get an Athlon XP 1700+ for $44, which is both cheaper
and faster than any of the Pentium 3s they sell... (Fastest P3 right now is
1.4GHz, IIRC, and a P3 GHz is about the same as an Athlon GHz.)

-Tom



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