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i'm upgrading my computer, but i'm into a dilema, i have't chosen between:
AMD Athlon 64 3700+ San Diego
Model
Brand AMD
Series Athlon 64
Model ADA3700CFBOX
CPU Socket Type
CPU Socket Type Socket 939
Tech Spec
Core San Diego
Multi-Core Single-Core
Name Athlon 64 3700+
Operating Frequency 2.2GHz
HT 2000MHz
L1 Cache 64KB+64KB
L2 Cache 1MB
Process Type 90 nm
Vista Ready Yes
64 bit Support Yes
Hyper-Transport Support Yes
Virtualization Technology Support No
Multimedia Instruction MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, 3DNOW! Professional
Voltage 1.35V
Cooling Device Heatsink and Fan included
Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty 3-Year$96.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...
and
Intel Pentium D 805 Smithfield 2.66GHz
Model
Brand Intel
Series Pentium D
Model BX80551PE2666FN
CPU Socket Type
CPU Socket Type LGA 775
Tech Spec
Core Smithfield
Multi-Core Dual-Core
Name Pentium D 805
Operating Frequency 2.66GHz
FSB 533MHz
L1 Cache 24KB+32KB
L2 Cache 2 x 1MB
Process Type 90 nm
Vista Ready Yes
64 bit Support Yes
Hyper-Threading Support No
Virtualization Technology Support No
Multimedia Instruction MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3
Voltage 1.25-1.4V
Cooling Device Heatsink and Fan included
Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty 3-Year$89.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...i'm building a new rig, wich of those processors is the best for gaming?
Thank you.WinXP professional SP2
Biostar VIA PM800
Celeron D OC 3.0ghz
1gb pc3200 dual channel
Xtasy 9600 PRO 256mb OC
Western Digital 160gb sata
Maxtor 40GB
Why would you not do a Core 2 Duo at this point?
I really can't recommend either CPU, but between those two, the Athlon 64 3700 would crush that CPU in gaming without any overclocking.
However, the 805 is quite the overclocker.
http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/05...
If you are gonna overclock, the 805 would be the better bet.
Still, with Core 2 Duo procs under $200, I can't see justifying the price of the 805.
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No question the 3700+ San Diego but the Pentium D 805 is hell of an overclocker with the right supporting components - MOBO,RAM..........
If you can afford it, why not go for an extry level Conroe like the 6300 and a inexpensive board?
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Between the 2 choices given, go with the 3700+ on a board based on the nForce4 Ultra or SLi chipset.
But if you can swing the Core2, that's where you should be headed....
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thank you guys.
the problem about buying a core2 is because i cant afford it. i just can spend about 100 for a processor.
So, thank you for your opinion to make my choice.WinXP professional SP2
Biostar VIA PM800
Celeron D OC 3.0ghz
1gb pc3200 dual channel
Xtasy 9600 PRO 256mb OC
Western Digital 160gb sata
Maxtor 40GB
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"i just can spend about 100 for a processor"
But you're also gonna have to buy a motherboard (if you don't have a compatible one) & possibly a video card (PCI-e) & new power supply too.
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Do the common sense thing and save up. don't buy something and turn around 6 months later and regret it. Save 80 more dollars up and go with an Core 2 Duo E6300. With the right motherboard and a good enough psu you will be able to overclock this cpu and turn it into a powerhouse.
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ OC 2.7ghz
2GB Dual Channel DDR 3200
Nvidia 7900GT
SATA II 2x 300gig 7200rpm 16mb cache RAID-0
Gigabyte Nforce 4 SLI
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LOL, it already is a powerhouse without overclocking.
"How many squirrels had to die to make you look fly?!"
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yep, i want to spend around $500, now i'm just waiting all those things to arrive.
I think i made the right choice with the video card (less than 300), and im looking for a NF4 mobo and a 450-500watts power supply.WinXP professional SP2
Biostar VIA PM800
Celeron D OC 3.0ghz
1gb pc3200 dual channel
Xtasy 9600 PRO 256mb OC
Western Digital 160gb sata
Maxtor 40GB
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The E6300 is a fast processor stocked but it's not a powerhouse. Now if we are comparing the older pentium D's that started out the same price then it is compared to the 820.
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ OC 2.7ghz
2GB Dual Channel DDR 3200
Nvidia 7900GT
SATA II 2x 300gig 7200rpm 16mb cache RAID-0
Gigabyte Nforce 4 SLI
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Don't you love when people don't tell the whole story?
"I think i made the right choice with the video card..."
Care to enlighten us on which one you chose?
"...and im looking for a NF4 mobo..."
Make sure it's a nF4 Ultra or nF4 Sli, not a plain nF4.
"...and a 450-500watts power supply."
The power supply is the most important choice of them all. Don't buy cheap generic crap. Plan on spending between $50-75 for something decent.
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got it, Jam. :)
I'll save some money and try to buy a good power supply and a good mobo.The video card is a Geforce 7900GTO 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...
what do you think?
i hope you guys to tell me it's fine.WinXP professional SP2
Biostar VIA PM800
Celeron D OC 3.0ghz
1gb pc3200 dual channel
Xtasy 9600 PRO 256mb OC
Western Digital 160gb sata
Maxtor 40GB
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You could have done better, but it's fine.
"How many squirrels had to die to make you look fly?!"
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amd 64 better than pentiumD.
go for core2 duo if you willing to spend extra buck. core2duo outclasses if not on par with amd64fx. with better prices too.
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ASUS P4PEX/i845
Apacer 1GB DDR400RAM
Seagate 40GB/120GB HDD
GeForce 6600GT 128GDDR3
LiteOn DVD Drive
ASUS CDRW Drive
Sound Blaster Audigy 4
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