CPU Compare for Old "Closet Computers"


  1. Posts : 467
    Linux Mint 15 "Olivia" x32
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    CPU Compare for Old "Closet Computers"


    I just drug out a couple old computers I stored away in my closet for a while, thinking about setting it up for my sisters. Neither one of then are windows seven, i don't believe, but excuse me for asking please.
    I opened then up and took a look at the processors (I replaced one of the computers processors before, and couldn't remember if my step-dad changed anything with the other (he gave it to me a few years back), or else i would've just searched the specs).
    One of the processors is an Intel® Celeron® D Processor 352 (512K Cache, 3.20 GHz, 533 MHz FSB), the other an Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor supporting HT Technology 3.00E GHz, 1M Cache, 800 MHz FSB. I know one IS 64-bit, which is generally faster, but i decided to compare them on the Intel website and was wondering if anyone could give their words of wisdom.
    It's just a computer for them to use for school, so they don't need to be generally fast, I would just like to know for sure which one is quicker :)

    (Link to the Intel Compare webpage)
    ARK | Compare Intel® Products
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  2. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
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    I would go for the Pentium, Celeron was a low end, low cost CPU.
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  3. Posts : 1,846
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2
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    i have a 4ghz non HT pentium 4 pc laying about, still fairly nippy for every day tasks, with mine its only held back by the mear 1gb of ram installed! so even watching a dvd causing things to stutter! how did we live back then!!!!!!
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  4. Posts : 9,606
    Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
       #4

    It can be done, but the most important thing is the maximum memory that the motherboard will take.



    Oldest "Dinosaur" Running Win7
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  5. Posts : 467
    Linux Mint 15 "Olivia" x32
    Thread Starter
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    I was noticing that the celeron was 3.2 GHZ but only 512k cache, and the pentium was 3.0, but 1M cache, so I'm not sure if that would have a big effect or not on the overall speed

    --Each has 2gb of memory, I'll have to check to see if I can upgrade them maybe
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  6. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
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    The Passmark benchmark for a Celeron D 3.20 is 313.

    The Pentium 4 3.00 scores 362. Not an earthshaking difference, but you may as well take it.
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  7. Posts : 467
    Linux Mint 15 "Olivia" x32
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Yah, my thoughs exactly, why not attempt to give them the better one. Thanks for the help, I'll look ionto the other specs later and decide :)
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  8. Posts : 467
    Linux Mint 15 "Olivia" x32
    Thread Starter
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    and, if you don't mind me asking, whats the best way to get rid of the dust in this thing?
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  9. Posts : 6,292
    Windows 7 64 Bit Home Premium SP1
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    I'm a big fan of using compressed air to blow out the dust bunnies. But I have a compressor and 50 ft hose.
    You can use compressed air in a can, but be careful using the types that leave a residue.

    Second best is to disassemble the PC and vacuum the dust out with the help of a 1" or 1-1/2" natural bristle paint brush to loosen the dust. Be sure to use only plastic utensils and follow good static precaution procedures when vacuuming.
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  10. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    I would use the Pentium 4 for sure.
    The next thing I would do is find out what motherboard is install and then find out what options for upgrades their is. Such as ram and/or video card.
    Will the Pentium 4 boot? If it does use this program to find out what you are working with. Knowing what you have is the first step in getting where you want to go.

    Speccy - Download
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