-=> Quoting Shane Rampling to Deon Attard <=-

 DA>  DA>> Yes, it would bring the processing power of the computer up to a
 DA>  DA>> Pentium 75 (Slightly faster according to the data I have here),
 DA>  DA>> $99 for the AMD 5x86/133
 DA>
 DA>  SR> Not quite correct I am afraid, the 586 is still only a 32 bit chip
 DA>  SR> whereas the Pentium is a 64 bit chip. The raw speed of the processor
 DA>  SR> is similar to the Pentium, but thats where the similarities end.
 DA>
 DA> You just contradicted yourself.

 SR> No I didn't, your statement was that he would have the 
 SR> Processing Power of a Pentium which is completely 
 SR> INCORECT...Raw speed doesn't only determine processing 
 SR> power of a CPU. If you have even a basic knowledge of CPU's 
 SR> you will know that a 32 bit chip can't match a 64 bit chip 
 SR> for processing power.

 SR> This statement appears to be just another case in this area where
 SR> people are  trying to sell products they know nothing about, or trying 
 SR> to CON some poor sucker into buying outdated or old stock.


 SR> This area doesn't need a Moderator....It needs someone with a
 SR> Conscience... 

 SR> Regards Shane..

G'day Shane,

Thanks for the info.  I'm the one that first asked the question.  I have
now decided to save up for a pentium m/b (who knows when that'll be), but
I may as well do it right the first time instead of trying the cheapies
way out (which often gets you in more pooh than what you were already in).

Brian.

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