Processors AGAIN!!

Well, if that was me, the reason I would be getting the 667MHz or 700MHz
would be to have bragging rights. *grins* I'd rather be able to say "I've
got a 700MHz CPU" than say "I've got a 600MHz" CPU... but that's just me. =)
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I agree. BTW, you didn't mention whether you're going to get a retail Intel
CPU or OEM. If it's the latter (without heatsink and fan), then you can get
superior cooling fan and heatsink from the likes of Alpha or Tennmax.
However, if you get a retail CPU, then you're stuck with its own heatsink
which doesn't work nearly as well. (They're almost always warmer than
others) You might not OC, but still depending on what case and cooling you
use, I'd still change the heatsink and fan. Problem with slot 1 retail,
though, is that to remove the heatsink, you have to disassemble the
cartridge which would void the warranty. It's up to you, but I've had both
slot 1 and FC-CPA and it's a lot easier to cool the latter (and you don't
void the warranty since the CPU and cooling fan come separated in the
package.). Plus, Intel is going to phase out SECC2 by the end of the year.
It would cost you about $25 for an adaptor card, but it's offset by
generally cheaper cost of flip chips.

BTW, why are you interested in getting PIII 700E or 667? I mean in terms of
price difference, 600E is probably the best bargain out there, and in terms
of performance, it's really not enough to justify the extra cost. If you
ever get the urge to OC, it's much better chip to carry it out. I have an
ASUS P3V4X with 600E@800 (FC-PGA) and I picked up a retail 600E flip chip
for about $250 locally (you'd also have to add $25 for ASUS 370-133 card)
and it's been great.

For all practical purposes, performance of these chips would be
indistinguishable. Of course in benchmarks the 700 will show slightly higher
CPU and FPU numbers, and the 677 higher in memory tests. The only selection
factors are availability of PC133 memory and the boards to support it. And
the higher probability of overclocking the 700...
Both are available in both slot1 and s370.

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Both are avalible in ether slot 1 or FC-PGA. Which you choose depends one
wether you are upgrading or building a new system, You will about the same
performance frome both, because of the higer FSB on the EB, BUT you will
need PC-133 ram, PC-100 may work, or it may not. You also need a MoBo
capable of 133MHz.

BUT its not as simple as all that. The chipsets capable of 133MHz are not
quite as stable as the good old tried and true 440BX chipset. (some BX
boards can do 133, but dont have the correct AGP divider needed)

My advice would be to go with the 700e and a BX board.