AMD X2 3800 or AMD 64 3500

[bkolk]

just asking, but what kind of 3700+ can it be any kind

I would recommend a San diego Core, i got one and love it. Specifically i got this one from newegg.com http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103539

 

[PZEROFGH]

AMD equalivency numbers. 3800+ is equialent to an 3.8Ghz Intel, and the 3500+, and 3.5Ghz Intel. 3800 - 3500 = 300Mhz.
That's why it is in quotations.

But, yeah I guess you're right NeedAcpu, you are best to get an 3700+ for $20 more than the 3500+.

Wrong.

You cant measure speeds with an X2 3800+, its simple as two 3200+ cores working together

I would get the 3700+ or an Opty 144 or 146 and just OC, it will defintely last a few more years

 

[Flanker]

See if you can stretch for the Opteron 148 ($256?) from Newegg. It'll overclock much better than the 3700+ (Though the 3700+ is an excellent processor and would be my recommendation after the Opteron). You're practically guaranteed 3.0GHz with the Opteron 148, while you can expect 2.8GHz from the 3700+.

 

[FghtinIrshNvrDi]

See if you can stretch for the Opteron 148 ($256?) from Newegg. It'll overclock much better than the 3700+ (Though the 3700+ is an excellent processor and would be my recommendation after the Opteron). You're practically guaranteed 3.0GHz with the Opteron 148, while you can expect 2.8GHz from the 3700+.

Well put. My vote lands here.

Ryan