Confused--What type of Processor

[WildThane]

I am wanting a new computer,I have keep up on everthing but Processors,I am into gameing
,When i am into a game most of the tine i dont have a program running in the background,is that not where dual shine.?or a single core with all the speed i can aford..?

 

[Matthias99]

If you want to save a few bucks, and you don't multitask heavily, a single-core A64 still runs plenty fast.

If you go with S939, you can always upgrade to a dual-core CPU later (when they are cheaper and more games actually use them).

 

[Markbnj]

Honestly, there are about 6000 threads on this topic, with exhaustive technical detail and arguments presented for both sides. I would happily give you some advice, but that would just start another one. I suggest you hit the search function and settle down for some reading.

 

[Xenon14]

If you're gaming and you have nothing else running in background, definatley go with single core. It'll be MUCH cheaper, and better in-game performance than a dual core counterpart. There's good deals on a A64 3500+, a freind of mine got it, the chip kicks ass. Or you can do what I did and get an Opteron ( i got the Opteron 144). And overclock it. Since you're a gamer, I suggest you spend more money on a better video card and stick with a single core cpu.

 

[foodfightr]

Originally posted by: Markbnj
Honestly, there are about 6000 threads on this topic, with exhaustive technical detail and arguments presented for both sides. I would happily give you some advice, but that would just start another one. I suggest you hit the search function and settle down for some reading.

QFT... I'd say what I think but that would just start another discussion that I've had 15 times at minimum.

 

[phantom404]

I say dual core because more and more games are starting to come out that take advantage of having dual cores. Also there is nothing wrong with burning/ripping two dvds at once, while running prime95 and playing WoW at the same time

 

[acole1]

mmmmm WoW... /crave

*said like bart*