Sun UltraSPARC III Cu 1.2 GHz processor

Advantages: Cheap entry level Sun SPARC from 1997
Disadvantages: Build quality is PC like, and low cache processors

...The Sun UltraSPARC 5 workstation was brought out in 1997, and was priced so you could have one on your desk for approx 1000 US Dollars. They stopped shipping to customers in May 2002. These days, it is not a fast machine, but still they are perfectly useable for many workstation and server tasks. Processor and Memory - This model has an UltraSPARC IIi processor which is, of course, 64 bit and is clocked at 360 MHz. You can have 1GB of memory in the workstation, installed as up to 4 DIMMS, which must be installed in pairs. "Normal" PC memory will not work in these workstations. The 260MHz model only has 256kB cache (same with the 270MHz processor) For better performance, you need the 2MB cache version on the 333 or 400MHz versions. Storage - There is one HDD bay in the machine, although if you remove the floppy drive, you can put... Read review

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Advantages: The Best of the Choice, Many new features.
Disadvantages: Non

...Its always a good Idea to buy the best processor currently on the market. Intel's PentiumIII series is packed with lot of new features not available on the cheaper range. You may not use your Computer to its full initially, but as you get experienced and start using more power hungry programmes that use graphics that is when you will be glad you chose PentiumIII. If you are keen user of grahics programmes ie. CorelDraw, AutoCad, 3D-Studio or any 2D/3D Grahpic design packages than this Processor is a MUST as your choice. I have always used PentiumIII in all my machines and had no problems of any sort including the Power!... Read review

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Advantages: Cost, Installation
Disadvantages: Slightly outdated

...Although the Celeron hasnt got the power of the normal Pentium II and also the New pentium III they still are a very good upgrade option to anyone that is still either using a 486 or Pentium system. This is because they are excellent value for money and will do the things that you will expect from the cpu speed. The reason behind the price difference is mainly because of the lack of memory on the cpu which the pentium has, this however doesnt impair the performance of the CPU to a great extend and therefore is a worth while purchase if your system needs a upgrade. Howver be aware there is now 2 versions slot 1 and slot 370 processors!... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful