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Subject: Re: AMD Athlon XP 2600+ vs AMD Athlon 64 3400+ Approx. Rating Differenc

Author: Martin Andersen

Date: 02:38:44 01/09/04

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On January 09, 2004 at 03:46:58, Brian Katz wrote:

>What would be the approximate rating difference between the AMD Athlon XP 2600+
>and the new AMD Athlon 64 3400+.
>I presenly have the 2600+. Would it be recommended to upgrade to the 3400+ or
>would the rating difference be insignificant?
>Also,would the 64 bit technology require a new motherboard? Would I be able to
>upgrade my PC rather than to go out and purchase a new PC?
>
>Thanks
>Brian

About the motherboard: Yes you need a new one. The Athlon64 is very
different from the AthlonXP's. Maybe you can just upgrade, it depends
on which PC you got.

Martin.



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