need help on deciding processor

rike17 · 02-06-2006, 04:10 AM

Ok so i have found two great processors at about the same price, intel one being a littlle more expensive. They are as follow

Intel Pentium D 930 800MHz FSB LGA 775 Dual Core Processor
Intel Pentium D 930 800MHz FSB LGA 775 Dual Core Processor - Retail at Newegg.com

or

AMD Athlon 64 3500+ 2000MHz HT Socket 939
AMD Athlon 64 3500+ 2000MHz HT Socket 939 Processor - Retail at Newegg.com

im leaning more towards the AMD, but anything goes. I really need some help on deciding. I would like to know which one will handle games better because i have realized that computer gaming is way better than console gaming and want to start with a pretty good system for games.
Thanks

donkey42 · 02-06-2006, 08:13 AM

i would have to say AMD although Intel CPU's used to be more overclockable but in todays market i'd choose AMD, unless i'm missing something, correct me if i'm wrong guys

Addis · 02-06-2006, 11:48 AM

I would say out of them two, the AMD would be the better choice for gaming.

roy92 · 02-06-2006, 11:51 AM

AMD all the way, unless you're a video editor, then you can take advantage of the dual core.

Big B · 02-06-2006, 12:53 PM

AMD, in this case. With the current designs out that are easily available, AMD even trumps Intel in video editing. However, the upcoming Conroe-based CPU's will be very competitive. However, if you're buying now, go with AMD.

rike17 · 02-06-2006, 08:35 PM

alright thanks guys, but just in case are there any other better processors at about the same price or like at most $15 more that are better than 2 before? Or should I just save up for a dual core AMD?

Crusha19 · 02-06-2006, 09:28 PM

meh I dont think dual core really helps that much with gaming, at least not yet

roy92 · 03-06-2006, 12:14 AM

dual-core is mainly for multi-threaded apps, not to be confused with multi-tasking. a single core is better for gaming.

max12590 · 04-06-2006, 12:58 AM

I have the 3500+ Venice and I can run BF2 with 0 lag. That said I do have 2 GB of RAM. Lesson here: RAM is far more important than the CPU or Video Card in BF2. But anyways, the 3500+ is at, the very least, adequate for all modern games.

benz · 08-06-2006, 11:40 PM

As max12590 said, RAM is also important. So try to get a good amount of RAM too..

02-06-2006, 04:10 AM	#1 (permalink) Top
rike17 Geek Trainee Join Date: May 2006 Gender: Posts: 32 Status: Offline	need help on deciding processor Ok so i have found two great processors at about the same price, intel one being a littlle more expensive. They are as follow Intel Pentium D 930 800MHz FSB LGA 775 Dual Core Processor Intel Pentium D 930 800MHz FSB LGA 775 Dual Core Processor - Retail at Newegg.com or AMD Athlon 64 3500+ 2000MHz HT Socket 939 AMD Athlon 64 3500+ 2000MHz HT Socket 939 Processor - Retail at Newegg.com im leaning more towards the AMD, but anything goes. I really need some help on deciding. I would like to know which one will handle games better because i have realized that computer gaming is way better than console gaming and want to start with a pretty good system for games. Thanks

02-06-2006, 08:13 AM	#2 (permalink) Top
donkey42 Paranoid Geeky Geek Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 34 Male Posts: 5,817 Times Helpful: 309 My Mood: Paranoid Status: Online My Computer	i would have to say AMD although Intel CPU's used to be more overclockable but in todays market i'd choose AMD, unless i'm missing something, correct me if i'm wrong guys __________________ GRUB manual \| Google Linux \| Distrowatch \| Linux Chix \| Kubuntu \| My Mini City

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Addis The King Join Date: Jan 2004 Age: 18 Male Posts: 5,255 Times Helpful: 403 My Mood: Drunk Status: Offline My Computer	I would say out of them two, the AMD would be the better choice for gaming. __________________ Never trust a program you don't have the source code for. My website \| Powerful Desktop Linux \| Linux for human beings \| Linux for power users \| Linux for ricers

02-06-2006, 12:53 PM	#5 (permalink) Top
Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,636 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Online My Computer	AMD, in this case. With the current designs out that are easily available, AMD even trumps Intel in video editing. However, the upcoming Conroe-based CPU's will be very competitive. However, if you're buying now, go with AMD. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

02-06-2006, 09:28 PM	#7 (permalink) Top
Crusha19 Aspiring Poker Player Join Date: May 2005 Age: 19 Male Posts: 159 Times Helpful: 2 Status: Offline	meh I dont think dual core really helps that much with gaming, at least not yet __________________ Click Here for free AMD FX-57 PC

02-06-2006, 11:51 AM	#4 (permalink) Top
roy92 CSS HAXOR Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 15 Male Posts: 547 Times Helpful: 37 Status: Offline My Computer	AMD all the way, unless you're a video editor, then you can take advantage of the dual core.

02-06-2006, 08:35 PM	#6 (permalink) Top
rike17 Geek Trainee Join Date: May 2006 Gender: Posts: 32 Status: Offline	alright thanks guys, but just in case are there any other better processors at about the same price or like at most $15 more that are better than 2 before? Or should I just save up for a dual core AMD?

03-06-2006, 12:14 AM	#8 (permalink) Top
roy92 CSS HAXOR Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 15 Male Posts: 547 Times Helpful: 37 Status: Offline My Computer	dual-core is mainly for multi-threaded apps, not to be confused with multi-tasking. a single core is better for gaming.

04-06-2006, 12:58 AM	#9 (permalink) Top
max12590 Masterful Geek Join Date: Nov 2004 Age: 17 Male Posts: 1,016 Times Helpful: 76 Status: Offline My Computer	I have the 3500+ Venice and I can run BF2 with 0 lag. That said I do have 2 GB of RAM. Lesson here: RAM is far more important than the CPU or Video Card in BF2. But anyways, the 3500+ is at, the very least, adequate for all modern games. __________________ In the words of a certain Battlefield 2 commander, "They're spawnin' like crazy at the Gas Station and then tryin' to Forrest Gump it down the Interstate."

08-06-2006, 11:40 PM	#10 (permalink) Top
benz Geek Trainee Join Date: Nov 2005 Gender: Male Posts: 3 Status: Offline My Computer	As max12590 said, RAM is also important. So try to get a good amount of RAM too..

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