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mrserv0n:
I have a 3 year old AMD 4000+ running my cab, does fine except it does lag sound when playing KI2 and War gods.

I just got a brand new 3800+ for another dvd burning pc.

I heard processors slow down overtime, do you think this new 3800+ is noticably faster than the 4000+ being its brand new or do you think it would be so
minimal if it was that I shouldnt even bother.
turbo6:
I don't think you would really notice a difference in speed. Just my 2 cents...
psychotech:
 :laugh2: :hissy: :laugh2:


--- Quote from: mrserv0n on July 24, 2007, 09:53:23 pm ---I heard processors slow down overtime, do you think this new 3800+ is noticably faster than the 4000+ being its brand new or do you think it would be so
minimal if it was that I shouldnt even bother.

--- End quote ---

 :laugh2: :hissy: :laugh2:

PS. Sorry ?!

PPS. NOT!
torez:
Any slowdown on a computer would be caused by software, not cpu.  Virus, spyware/adware, corrupted drivers cause slowdowns.  This can be fixed by reinstalling windows or trying System Restore.  Make sure that other hardware (like old hard drive, not enough ram) does not cause bottlenecks.  Ram should be matching, including Cass Latency (CL), so the ram does not run at lower frequency than it could, etc.
paigeoliver:
In the exact same application using the exact same processor types the processor with the slower clock speed isn't faster, regardless of age. Processors do not get slower over time, computers get slower over time because of software changes and registry bloat, something which won't happen on a truly dedicated cabinet computer.

Also a 3800 and a 4000 might benchmark differently, but they are so close together in speed that you could never tell them difference between them by feel.
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