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To: Elmer who wrote (126091)	1/26/2001 2:14:37 PM
From: Joe NYC	Respond to of 186894

Elmer, Re: we've been talking about SMP systems and you say "But at this time, there is just no reason to go with Intel based chips (vs. Tbird or Duron).." I haven't seen dual processor AMD systems yet and besides, I prefer the superior performance of Intel processors running modern code. A lot of contradictory stuff in both your and my posts. Yes, I admit that it would be nice to have a cheap (sub $200) AMD SMP board. But on the Intel P3 side, the processors don't do squat vs. equally clocked, or better, equally priced Athlons "running modern code" (are you talking about SPEC?). And of course, ther is a range of clock speeds that don't have equally clocked P3 part. On the P4 side, you have the same situation Athlon is in - no SMP. I guess the only niche where I could see a rational reason for going with Intel is 2 high speed (933+ MHz) P3s to get absolutely highest performance in circumstances that can take advantage of SMP. Otherwise, Athlon (Duron) deliver better performance (and of course better price / performance). Oh yes, there is another desktop niche - to get the fastest Quake and Spec machine, when price is not a consideration, 1.5 GHz P4 is a good choice. As you see, you have to scratch your head really hard to find a justification for going with Intel processor, which wasn't the case prior to the arrival of Socket A Athlon and Duron chips, which was my original point. Joe