which cpu?

[Norcent]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103562

Which one is better for gaming?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103497

 

[Mentali$T]

The X2 3800 i would say was better. this will last you longer too because of games that will use dual core.

 

[Tyler1989]

The 3800+ wins hands down.

 

[Norcent]

there actually going to make games that run dual core?

That is [snipped]

 

[Ethereal_Dragon]

For games right now, the single core would be better, as MOST games haven't yet been optimised to run on Dual core. You can still go dual core though, as it holds much potentail for the same reason.... games haven't yet been optimized for it.

 

[Norcent]

is the 3800 dual core faster than the amd athlon 64 4000+?

Which one will install windows xp faster?

 

[Tyler1989]

Gaming should be faster on the dual core you set all processes to one core and the game to the other. Great performance there.

As for installing XP I think the factor depends more on the RAM but the 3800+ is faster overall. And as mentioned above besides the superior multi tasking dual core's performance in games will soar in the near future.