I'm looking into building a new computer for myself and I'm considering two processors.
The first is an Athlon 64 3700+ Clawhammer, Socket 754, going for $230 on mwave.
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=BA03152
The second is an Athlon 64 3200+ Venice, Socket 939, going for $219 on newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103535
The 3700+ seems like a steal at that price, but the Clawhammer and the Socket 754 lead me to hesitate. Which of these two would be a better choice for a gaming machine? Much thanks in advance.
The first is an Athlon 64 3700+ Clawhammer, Socket 754, going for $230 on mwave.
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=BA03152
The second is an Athlon 64 3200+ Venice, Socket 939, going for $219 on newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103535
The 3700+ seems like a steal at that price, but the Clawhammer and the Socket 754 lead me to hesitate. Which of these two would be a better choice for a gaming machine? Much thanks in advance.