Help me decide. Xeon Dual or P4 ?

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Option 1 : a dual xeon 2.4Ghz($350) and Tyan S2668an($274)

Option 2 : P4 2.66Ghz($210) and Abit IS7($124)

$624 vs $334

I already have 2 gig ram(512mb x 4).
My main software is 3d apps. What do you think?

 

[Krk3561]

Why not get a HT CPU if you are leaning to getting a dual CPU rig? And if you're willing to spend $600 why not get a P4 3.0C and an Abit IC7?

 

[Detselom]

if money isnt an option go for the dually.

 

[DivideBYZero]

It think you should consider the type of apps you will be using and whether they will benefit from dual procs.

Going by ur name I'd say they would

 

[PhoenixOfWater]

Option 1 : a dual xeon 2.4Ghz($350) and Tyan S2668an($274)

If you have the money...

 

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Thanks for the replies. I will go for the dualie.(money is tight though)