FX-55 or X@ 4800+

[TheGeek]

I'm debating on a CPU for my new system. Should I choose an FX-55 or an X2 4800+?

 

[jpeyton]

The latter.

 

[Markfw]

or a 4400+ @ better than 4800 speed !

 

[jose]

1st you need to list what are you going to do w/ this new system...

Also any addl. info. on the other components you plan on having ...

Also any budget you have ...

 

[imported_whatever]

The X2, the FX-55 is barely faster at anything and the X2 can be close to twice as fast (certainly 50% faster) at some things.

 

[Valkerie]

If you wanna multi-task, then go X2.

However, if you want the FX for specific advantages in system performance and calcuations, then get the FX.

 

[ssvegeta1010]

Get the X2. Most X2s are OCing to at least FX-55 speeds. And they are vastly improved at multi-tasking and using multi-threaded apps.

 

[theMan]

fx-57

 

[TheGeek]

I will mainly be using my PC for gaming but also varius other stuff

 

[SrGuapo]

Neither. They are way too expensive for what you are getting. Get either a 3700+ SD or X2 4400+. Easily OC them to the same level and enjoy the money you saved. For gaming, those procs shoul;d be about the same. The SD may OC a little beter, but I would go for the x2. When games start becoming multithreaded you will definately benefit. What other stuff do you do? Encoding, video editing, audio, pr0n, etc.? Do you multitask much (REALLY multitask, not AIM and IE at the same time)?

 

[Pabster]

Yeah, the 3700+ San Diego is nice. But the 3000+ Venice is even nicer and much cheaper

I'd say FX-55 (or FX-57, eventually) if you are a serious gamer. Otherwise definitely X2, but avoid the 4200 or 4600 (only 512k L2) and don't bother with the uber-expensive 4800. The 4400+ is a decent value.

 

[imported_DaveA]

the question is:

when are dual core games coming to market? age of empires 3 is going to have dual core support which should mean it will run faster on the x2 than on the fx.