I'm thinking about upgrading the processor on my computer and am unsure on which processor I should get. All I do on this computer is game. The X2 6000 (3.0 ghz) costs 159.99 and comes with a fan and heat sink, while the X2 6400 (3.2 ghz) costs 179.99 and DOESN'T come with a fan or heat sink.
Is there a huge difference in performance between these two processors? Is it worth it to shell out the extra cash for the 6400 and a cooling unit?
Also I'm upgrading from a single core 3800+ (2.4 ghz). Will performance in games be noticeable? The reason for the upgrade is because newer game like tabula rasa and crysis are maxing out my processor usage...
Newegg.com - AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Processor - Retail
Newegg.com - AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Windsor 3.2GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Processor - Retail
Is there a huge difference in performance between these two processors? Is it worth it to shell out the extra cash for the 6400 and a cooling unit?
Also I'm upgrading from a single core 3800+ (2.4 ghz). Will performance in games be noticeable? The reason for the upgrade is because newer game like tabula rasa and crysis are maxing out my processor usage...
Newegg.com - AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Processor - Retail
Newegg.com - AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Windsor 3.2GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Processor - Retail