AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Windsor 2.6GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Processor

[acid45]

Im looking to buy this Text

My question is, is this the best bang for my buck?

And what would be a good mobo for this CPU?

Thanks.

 

[gramboh]

I'd get either the Core 2 Duo E6400 or E6600 which are below and above the price of the 5200+ you linked to. Are you planning on overclocking?

 

[formulav8]

If your not going to oc, I would get the 4600+ X2 here.

But if you are going to oc, I would get the 3600+ X2 here.

Either way, the bang for the buck for both of these cpu's are very good. Just my opinion


Jason

 

[Frintin]

The Brisbane 3600+ is definitely a bargain when it comes to overclockability.

The 5K AMD's generally will perform great and compare with Intel processors below an e6600 when it comes to speed.

 

[acid45]

I was hopping to get the amds with the 1mb catch, i dont think i will be overclocking.

Im so confushed on what to get :S