amd debate...

[KNiGHTMaRe89]

im building my gaming rig in a few weeks, but im still debating on what kinda cpu to get...

amd athlon 64 3700 or the X2 3800

I know the x2 is dual core and all, but its 2 gigs whereas the 3700 is 2.4...i am also not going to overclock the cpu

so what do you guys think?

 

[Jorsoft]

The 3700 is going to give yoyu the same amount of performance (if not better) in games and cost you less money. Unless you are doing video/audio editing or need a dual-core cpu specifically for something then I'd go with the Athlon 64 3700+

 

[Brtnboarder495]

ATM, dual core isn't exactly used in gaming, but it will for sure in the future. You could always go with a 3200+ now and go dual core when socket AM2 is released.

 

[bkolk]

if ur not going to multi-task, dont get multi-core.
Yea, yea ppl say new games will have multi processor support, but i honestly think the single processor will still do fine with those games.

 

[FghtinIrshNvrDi]

do a search. This topic is so over-posted. Beating it like a dead horse...

Ryan