difference between intel 800 and 533 bus

[Rickead2000]

Hi,

Titles says it all really!

I'm looking at the intel p4 3ghz processors and notice that there are two bus speeds. which is the "better" one? or are there pros and cons to both?

Any info much appreciated

Thanks!

[DerekKraan]

Well you want the faster one, right? So I suppose the pros and cons would be that the faster one(800) is more expensive than the slower one(533)

[u3mike]

Ya, ones a little faster then the other, but its a little more expensive. Its like a 2.6GHz vs. 2.65GHz :P If theres a big price difference I suggest taking the cheaper, then using the leftovers to invest in a high quality Motherboard or some good ram.

[nextbillgates]

Originally posted by u3mike
Ya, ones a little faster then the other, but its a little more expensive. Its like a 2.6GHz vs. 2.65GHz :P If theres a big price difference I suggest taking the cheaper, then using the leftovers to invest in a high quality Motherboard or some good ram.

I'll agree. I suggest buying the best/fastest motherboard and memory available, and skimping on processor speed. 3GHz P4s are overpriced, anyway :p