Processor Help plz

12-20-2005, 07:57 PM

Processor Help plz

Im getting a new computer and was wondering what processor i should get, Pentium 4 w/ HT at 3.4 ghz or dual core at 2.80 ghz. idk which would be faster for gaming and photoshopping

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12-20-2005, 08:08 PM

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For gaming, DEFINITELY an AMD. The way the chip is built, you get much faster processing power at lower speeds. PS, I would also reccomend an AMD. If your decision is whether to go dual core or not, think about what you're using the computer for. Are you going to have multiple high demand programs open at the same time, such as Photoshop and C4D? If not, then I wouldn't bother spending money on the dual core.

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12-20-2005, 10:31 PM

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thanks. i read somewhere that dual core would only be effective with programs written to take advantage of the technology. currently most are not. this being said, most programs would only make use of one processor at a time. since i was going to go for a dual core at 2.8 compared to the 3.4ghz ht, the programs would run slower. if i could afford a 3.4 gh dual core i would get that tho :P oh and i don't game that hard, i like my computer to work when i do tho. i mostly search for guitar tab and download music :P

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12-21-2005, 01:01 PM

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Get a dual core AMD. Or a FX-57 for gaming. But truthfully, i have an Intel 660 3.6 ghz which is great for gaming and multitasking. It works well.

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12-21-2005, 02:10 PM

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Or you could get an Athlon 3700+ and some better cooling supplies and just overclock to the same speed as an FX-57. Twas what i did, they have the same L2 Cache size.

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12-21-2005, 03:13 PM

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Yeah but i wouldnt suggest overclocking if your new to it. Read alot first and get a grasp on the concept, and then step into that realm.

If your going to be doing more than gaming, I would probably suggest an Intel 6XX series. Make sure you also get a PCI-Express compatable motherboard with DDR2 memory. Well actually DDR if you are going with AMD but if you go with intel you can get DDR2, which is really quite cheap compared to the high end DDR stuff, with the same specs. And 2 Gigs of ram kicks ass.

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12-21-2005, 03:21 PM

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Yea, OCing wouldn't be too good to go and fry your board with if you don't have a clue.

I TOTALLY agree with the 2 gigs of RAM thing, I LOVE MY 2 GIGGIES!!!

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12-24-2005, 06:55 AM

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No more choices- get the Amd Athlon X2 (any speed) NOW. Or the FX-60, which is dualcore but n/a in stores right now.

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