Skip Intel. Get an Athlon 64. Paying a high price for a 32 bit processor now doesn't make sense. In the second half of '05 many great 64 bit applications will be released. Many who bought a 32 bit processor in '04 or early '05 will regret that decision in the second half of '05.
I have necessary stuff to run a computer at home. I have an LSI Logic Ultra320 controller along with 4 x 36.6 GB Ultra 320 HDDS.
I've narrowed my setup options to three (all Intel). This will be used for SQL, Oracle, Linux, and as server on home network. All of these fit within my range. Which setup should I get?
Option 1
Intel Pentium-M 725 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-111-165&depa=1
DFI i855GME http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-136-150&depa=1
Kingmax 512 DDR333 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-156-005&depa=1
WD 160 GB HDD Best Buy @ Black Friday
Apex Super Case http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-154-018&depa=1
Optorite DVD +/- RW http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-182-023&depa=1
Floppy Drive Ehh Well, $10-20
GeForce FX5200 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-164-029&depa=1
Option 2
Intel Pentium 3.0E http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-116-171&depa=1
Abit MAXII Advance http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-127-152&depa=1
pqi Turbo DDR400 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-141-161&depa=1
WD 160 GB HDD Best Buy @ Black Friday
Apex Super Case http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-154-018&depa=1
Optorite DVD +/- RW http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-182-023&depa=1
Floppy Drive Ehh Well, $10-20
GeForce FX5200 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-164-029&depa=1
Option 3
Intel Pentium 4 530 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-116-184&depa=1
Soltek SL915G-Pro http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-180-063&depa=1
pqi Turbo DDR400 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-141-161&depa=1
WD 160 GB HDD Best Buy @ Black Friday
Apex Super Case http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-154-018&depa=1
Optorite DVD +/- RW http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-182-023&depa=1
Floppy Drive Ehh Well, $10-20
Chaintech PCX5300 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=property&DEPA=1

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