P4 vs AMD and OEM 9700 pros

[Navaron]

What the hell, I've got a question that could work out on here. I've found a oem 9700 pro, and it says the only dif is that it doesnt have a memory heatsink and doesn't have those little games with it. I don't know if it needs a memory heatsink or not.

Also, whats the best gaming mother board and chip combo, new amd 2800s or the p4 3.00 on what the hell ever board? Just curious.

Nava

[Caesar]

oooohhhh... top notch stuff your dealing with here...
Don't know much about the new processers but I would highly recommend an Asus motherboard that has a 8x AGP on it if your preparing for the near-far future with the latest and Greatest Video card out there (GeforceFX soon)...

An 8x AGP is the BEST right now (I think barly any cards use it but the new GeforceFX is suppost to utilize it when it comes out)

That is what I recommend..

As for either processer... I have an AMD, My parents have a P4. Both are good, it depends on what brand you prefer and how much you know about both processors, do Research and Read reviews on the new stuff, that will usually tell you a lot..

-Caesar

[Coliostro]

All i know is what i've been told. The reviews i've read and one of the guys at the computer store told me that, for a gamer, Ahtlon is the way to go. They're much faster graphically. I don't know how true it is but it was pretty convincing (since i bought one).