Gearedup99
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Hi, I am new to the forums and i'm getting a new computer desktop; i.e. I have a question. My budget is extremely low right now (I hope to only have to pay around $300 for a new desktop). And i have been searching through some Amd processor stuff and i am wondering which processor is overall better for gaming ( new and old [single-threading] games)
Phenom II X2 560 3.3 ghz duel-core 1mb L2 and 6 mb L3 B.E.
Vs.
Athlon II X4 645 3.1 ghz quad-core 2mb L2
These are both priced near eachother (i think about $4 dollars difference).
My thinking runs to the Athlon quad core simply because of quad core demand in new games. But, they lack the huge L3 cache and they are not Black Edition like the Phenom, so they can't overtclock quite as great.
Which is the best gamer's choice?
(PLEASE STATE FACTS, I prefer to have logical answers, not "Du-uh man it's the quad core")
Phenom II X2 560 3.3 ghz duel-core 1mb L2 and 6 mb L3 B.E.
Vs.
Athlon II X4 645 3.1 ghz quad-core 2mb L2
These are both priced near eachother (i think about $4 dollars difference).
My thinking runs to the Athlon quad core simply because of quad core demand in new games. But, they lack the huge L3 cache and they are not Black Edition like the Phenom, so they can't overtclock quite as great.
Which is the best gamer's choice?
(PLEASE STATE FACTS, I prefer to have logical answers, not "Du-uh man it's the quad core")