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veedub
12-30-2001, 09:58 PM
Does anyone use a Via C3 CPU? Used one in the past? Like it, hate it? Pertanant knowledge and input would be greatly apprciated. Going to build a "silent" PC.

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InnovaZero
12-31-2001, 01:27 AM
No do not, I repeat do not get it. It might look attractive but it's a very weak CPU unless your going really cheap. While it is far better then the previous Cyrix CPU's it still can't compare to Durons/Celerons/T-birds/XP/p4 line of CPU's.

a C3 900mhz is prob. as good as a p3 650mhz and that's not with the copermine core.
veedub
12-31-2001, 08:05 PM
Thanks Dude!!
Kurylo
12-31-2001, 09:37 PM
VIA C3 is the most power efficient CPU between the Intel-compatible systems. With such CPU you can make a system without any fan !!! And it will take nearly 40W (without a monitor) with a useful speeds.
I plan to make such qiuet PC for work, because the speed of an C3 900MHz is more than enough for all office (and 3D-games too, believe me!) applications.
I like VIA C3.
veedub
12-31-2001, 09:41 PM
I think I will give it a try. Thanks Kurylo!
veedub
12-31-2001, 09:42 PM
Know where I can Buy one? The 900 mhz?
Kurylo
12-31-2001, 10:24 PM
The latest VIA C3 has 933MHz. But you may OC it ;).

Watch this:
http://www.via.com.tw/en/viac3/c3.jsp

And buy here:
http://www.via.com.tw/en/channel/vcdp.jsp

Tell us about it, if you'll buy it.
InnovaZero
01-01-2002, 12:09 PM
Sorry didn't see the Silent part, yeah that's a great CPU for work then. Peace and Quiet. Prob. the best CPU for it.