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Desktop PC - Intel or AMD

Hi friends,

Kindly let me know whether i should go for

Pentium 4 processor ( Processor 641) with 2 MB L2 Cache, 3.2 GHz processor with 800 MHz FSB

Or

AMD Athlon 3000+ (2000 MHz) with 512 KB L2 cache, 1600 MHz System bus.

The desktops will be used extensively for Microsoft applications like excel, word, and outlook. Also it will be used for accessing SAP servers.

Please advice.

Regards,
Prasad Patil

Lee W, MVP

I seriously doubt you'll notice any significant differences for the work you expect to be doing with them. Office tasks are RARELY processor intensive and the server is going to be more of a factor for SAP than the client, I would expect. I'd go with the cheaper system.

trpum1c1

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Are there any issues with regards to environment in which the pcs are going to be used with respect to the heat dissipation by the 2 different CPU's.

regards,
Prasad

Lee W, MVP

There should be no significant issues unless you're running them in environments that are potentially detrimental. If they are in an office setting then there should be no issues (assuming the office isn't kept at 90F or hotter)

trpum1c1

ASKER

Thanks Leew,

Actually some of the desktops will be used in an enviroment like production shop office, assembly line, paint shop, etc where the surrounding temperature might be an issue.

In this case will it affect which of the CPU's i decide.

Regards,
Prasad

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Lee W, MVP

so my comments were of no help? That why there was no points split?

trpum1c1

ASKER

Hey Leew,

Don't feel bad -- buddy.

Actually i posted a comment that i wanted to split points but didn't know how to do the same.

Your comments were immediate and helpful.

I wanted to split the points 75 to Gary and 50 to you.

Can i do something to change it.

Regards,
Prasad Patil