First post, by predator_085
I have to rebuild my first Voodoo 3 system because I hav lost the mainboard for my first system. This time I want to give the Slot A some love.
I have already purchased a Gigabyte GA-7IXE motherboard. I already have some other components in my position. I will re use the V3 graphics cards the 256 mb of ram and the audigy zs sound card from my first system.
I am now shopping for the athlon cpu. I will get either get a 700 or 800mhz cpu. Was not able to locate a 1 ghz athlon as of now. So the 1 ghz model is out the question.
Now to me question. is there a reason to lock specifically for a second generation athlon (thunderbird) or would I be well served with the first athlons with the pluto core.
So far I have only found athlons with a Pluto core at a good price and I want to pull trigger to get one as soon as possible. I know just want to ask in case if there is reason (performance wise) to look for a thunderbird or not?