which one is better?

[mmx]

intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6300 (1.86GHz,1066FSB) with 2MB cache or
Intel Pentium D 820 (2.8GHz) w/Dual Core Technology

I'm building an HTPC and a Server? Even though the core 2 duo is newer, does the 1ghz difference makes up?

 

[harpoon84]

C2D E6300.

Clock for clock it's about 2x as fast as a Pentium, so you'll need something like a 3.7GHz P-D to match it.

 

[stevty2889]

E6300 is way way faster than pentium-d 820, and also uses less power, and runs much much cooler.

 

[Viditor]

Originally posted by: mmx
intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6300 (1.86GHz,1066FSB) with 2MB cache or
Intel Pentium D 820 (2.8GHz) w/Dual Core Technology

I'm building an HTPC and a Server? Even though the core 2 duo is newer, does the 1ghz difference makes up?

For HTPC, Pentium D (especially the 8xx series) is probably the worst possible choice you could make. Remember that those HTPC cases have very poor airflow for a chip that hot.
That said, the E6300 is quite powerful and cool...

However, why do you want a dual core for HTPC? The CPU is one of the least critical components for HTPC systems...the case, motherboard, and video accessories are far more important.
I would suggest either a Sempron 3600+, an A64 3500+, or even a P4 631 (65nm single core 3GHz).

 

[classy]

Originally posted by: harpoon84
C2D E6300.

Clock for clock it's about 2x as fast as a Pentium, so you'll need something like a 3.7GHz P-D to match it.

 

[Gikaseixas]

Go for the E6300 since it doesn't get as hot as the Pentium D 2.8.
Heat is a big factor when building a HTPC because most of them have very poor cooling options.

 

[mmx]

I have a dell 9150 with the 8xx and just bought a core 2 duo 9200.
I'm just putting the case into my furniture.

 

[BlingBlingArsch]

a thread title would be better

 

[RussianSensation]

Originally posted by: mmx
..and just bought a core 2 duo 9200.

woa, I want one of those!

How fast is that 5ghz ?

 

[mmx]

iits fairly cheap at $530 shipped

 

[stevty2889]

Originally posted by: RussianSensation

Originally posted by: mmx
..and just bought a core 2 duo 9200.

woa, I want one of those!

How fast is that 5ghz ?

It's a Dell 9200..not a core 2 duo 9200...