need help on deciding processor

Computer Forum CPU, Motherboards and Memory
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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

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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

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

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

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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.

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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?

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

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

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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.

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