A64 single @ 2.7GHz OR A64 Dual Core @ 2.3GHz

[HamidFULL]

Whats the best choice for speedy windows and gaming in 1280x1024 4xAA 16xAF with All game Option ON
and web browsing I want best performance and save money until get 8800GTX and M2 or intel 940

1.Athlon 64 3200+ E3 or E6 @ 2.7GHz + DFI NForce4 Ultra-D + Crucial Ballistix Tracer PC4000 + 7800GTX
2.Athlon 64 3500+ E3 or E6 @ 2.7GHz + DFI NForce4 Ultra-D + Crucial Ballistix PC3200 2-2-2-7 + 7800GTX
3.Athlon 64 X2 3800+ @ 2.2GHz + DFI NForce4 Ultra-D + Crucial Ballistix PC3200 2-2-2-7 + 7800GTX
4.Athlon 64 X2 4200+ @ 2.3GHz + DFI NForce4 Ultra-D + Crucial Ballistix PC3200 2-2-2-7 + 7800GTX

 

[ub3rnewb]

Games - 1 (Maybe 2)

General Windows Usage - 4

 

[FrozenCanadian]

3 or 4. If more smp patches come out then you'd be laughing at the single core people. Also Windows would run slightly faster on a dual-core.

 

[KoolDrew]

Why are the first two overclocked so much, but the X2 are only at 2.2 and 2.3?

 

[w00t]

I would go with 3.

 

[HamidFULL]

Originally posted by: KoolDrew
Why are the first two overclocked so much, but the X2 are only at 2.2 and 2.3?

because in need my processor for 3 year lifetime and I dont want kill my processor soon!
tanx boys help me more!

 

[LarryK]

COD2 smp patch new and Quak 4 more to come i am sure. soon as FEAR drops a patch then NOW where talking.

 

[fire400]

get the xtra low lat ram with dual core.... and the it's ownage from there on!

 

[theMan]

Originally posted by: HamidFULL

Originally posted by: KoolDrew
Why are the first two overclocked so much, but the X2 are only at 2.2 and 2.3?

because in need my processor for 3 year lifetime and I dont want kill my processor soon!
tanx boys help me more!

well, a dual core processor can handle just as much as a single core. as long as you dont need a lot of voltage, which is unlikely, id say you can easily get at least 2.5.

also, whatever you do, get an E3 core, the E6 cant overclock at all.

 

[SonicIce]

Originally posted by: theman
also, whatever you do, get an E3 core, the E6 cant overclock at all.

can anyone or a review confirm this?

 

[One43637]

Originally posted by: SonicIce

Originally posted by: theman
also, whatever you do, get an E3 core, the E6 cant overclock at all.

can anyone or a review confirm this?

yeah i'd like to get a confirmation on this myself. not disputing your statement, i just want to be an informed consumer.

 

[theMan]

just what ive seen on the forums. some E6's might do well, and some E3's may not do well, but if you get an E3, you have a lot better chances.

 

[tjpark1111]

if budget is an issue, go with 1 or 2, even for general usage, overclocked that high plus some good ram and a 7800GTX is fine. BTW, 7800GTX is overkill for 1280x1024 even with max settings.

 

[bjc112]

# 3 based off of price..

However, Dual core @ 2.7 is the best of both worlds..

: )

 

[Some1ne]

I'd do number 3, for cost and future-proofness. I'd overclock the X2 to at least 2.4 GHz though, and 2.5 to 2.6 GHz if it could handle it without too much extra voltage.