AMD Athlon 64 3300+ Socket 754 OEM $38.97 after rebate

[akosh]

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1700143&CatId=1950

[T3rry]

i wouldn't trust TD products or rebates.

knowing them it's probably a refurb.

[humayoon]

TD rebates (OnRebate.com) are great. Fast and reliable. Never had any problems with them.

I just had to write that because I see so many ppl complaining and I thought I should tell others about my experience with TD as well as I have got numerous good deals from TD over the years.

[felix]

TD rebates (OnRebate.com) are great. Fast and reliable. Never had any problems with them.

Yes, but with TD it's a hit and miss. YMMV kind of like with FutureShop price matches, Staples online coupon use in store, etc ...

[chriswalsh]

I've never had problems with TD rebates.

I hate knowing that i paid $400 for my Athlon64 3200+ though lol

[DealsSeeker]

The price is now $38.97 AR.

[willy]

This price is hot ! Forget about upgradability ... Get a used s754 mobo and you have yourself a very capable system for anything at very low cost. By the time C2D (Conroe) becomes mainstream in a year or two, make your next move.

One thing tho ... I believe you also need to purchase a HSF from TD to qualify for the warranty.

[harold_callahan]

isn't the 3400+ 2.2GHz with 1MB cache for $64 a better deal?

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=698446&CatId=0

-Callahan-

[jm1]

This price is hot ! Forget about upgradability ... Get a used s754 mobo and you have yourself a very capable system for anything at very low cost. By the time C2D (Conroe) becomes mainstream in a year or two, make your next move.

One thing tho ... I believe you also need to purchase a HSF from TD to qualify for the warranty.

Where do you see this on TD's website? I don't see this on the warranty page. (http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1700143&Sku=CP2-A64-3300%20C&Tab=7)

[BlueMax]

Nice, cheap upgrade from the Mobile Sempron I have now..... VERY tempting!

tough choice between chips though....

2.2GHz + 1MB cache
vs.
2.4GHz + 256k cache

I think the 1MB cache unit runs cooler too, yes?

[sf1]

warm with TD rebate
this chip only has 256kb cache
i would pick this one up instead.
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=698446&CatId=0

[squall458]

Nice, cheap upgrade from the Mobile Sempron I have now..... VERY tempting!

tough choice between chips though....

2.2GHz + 1MB cache
vs.
2.4GHz + 256k cache

I think the 1MB cache unit runs cooler too, yes?
go with the 2.2 with 1mb cache and the OC it to 2.4 and there you go!

[Eclipsed7]

What is better the 754 or 939 Socket?
Want to upgrade, but need my AGP card and don't want to break the bank.
Looking, there are motherboards to fit my purpose, but what would be better?
The 754 or 939?

[BlueMax]

Most reviews are showing the cache doing very little.

I hate having to shell out for a fan as well, but the $19.99 90mm unit looks good. ~$100 in total and a $50 rebate. Not bad at all.

I'd get the cheaper, faster one with smaller cache.

[BlueMax]

What is better the 754 or 939 Socket?
Want to upgrade, but need my AGP card and don't want to break the bank.
Looking, there are motherboards to fit my purpose, but what would be better?
The 754 or 939?

If you don't already have a 754 board, don't get one.
Unless you have a bunch of DDR400 RAM you want to reuse, don't get 939.
AM2 is here now and replaces both of them, using cheaper DDR2 and brand new CPUs. NCIX can set you up with a nice AM2 mobo with GeForce6200 video on board for under $80 and a $50 Sempron, $100 A64 or $150-ish X2 is a far better deal.

[psychoPat]

Can someone explain to me the bus diff. between the 2 cpu's? & how come the 3300+ is faster than the 3400+ Ghz wise?
Thanks

AMD Athlon 64 3400+ 2.20GHz / 1MB Cache / 800MHz FSB / OEM / Socket 754 / Processor

AMD Athlon 64 3300+ 2.40GHz / 256KB Cache / 1600MHz FSB / OEM / Socket 754 / Processor

[neo1973]

NCIX can set you up with a nice AM2 mobo with GeForce6200 video on board for under $80 and a $50 Sempron, $100 A64 or $150-ish X2 is a far better deal.
Do you have a link for that mobo? I could find it with the search function on NCIX.

Thanks!

[BlueMax]

Do you have a link for that mobo? I could find it with the search function on NCIX.

Thanks!
from NCIX weekly sale (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=18616&vpn=AM2NF4G-SATA2&manufacture=ASRock&promoid=1042)

[cyberknight]

man, I paid close to $200 for my Athlon 64 3000+ 1.5 years ago.

I wonder if I should pay this measily $50 or so for this little upgrade...

[squall458]

Can someone explain to me the bus diff. between the 2 cpu's? & how come the 3300+ is faster than the 3400+ Ghz wise?
Thanks

AMD Athlon 64 3400+ 2.20GHz / 1MB Cache / 800MHz FSB / OEM / Socket 754 / Processor

AMD Athlon 64 3300+ 2.40GHz / 256KB Cache / 1600MHz FSB / OEM / Socket 754 / Processor
its the difference in cache.

[Haz]

man, I paid close to $200 for my Athlon 64 3000+ 1.5 years ago.

I wonder if I should pay this measily $50 or so for this little upgrade...
Probably not worth it for the small speed increase unless have enough parts for a second computer.

[mahjongmaniac]

yet again, another AR-deal at TD.... :|


$50 MIR: http://static.tigerdirect.ca/Rebates/TD-2955_CA.pdf

[bug]

isn't the 3400+ 2.2GHz with 1MB cache for $64 a better deal?

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=698446&CatId=0

-Callahan-
I think you mean 512k cache :)

[harold_callahan]

I think you mean 512k cache :)

It said 1MB this morning.... guess it was a typo on the TD web page...

-Callahan-

[sf1]

from NCIX weekly sale (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=18616&vpn=AM2NF4G-SATA2&manufacture=ASRock&promoid=1042)

whats with that $50 AM2 sempron ? only 128kb cache?

[BlueMax]

whats with that $50 AM2 sempron ? only 128kb cache?

That's right. And it's 1600FSB instead of 2000 - but for $50 it's a steal!

.. bear in mind that another $100 gets you the entry-level Athlon64 X2 dual-core 3500+... but if you want a VERY budget box, the $50 Sempron can't be beat!

[Headhunter]

Thanks, remember to use the RFD link (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=CAqD7bLWUPI&offerid=102400.1700143&type=2&subid=0).