I've been looking around lately pre-planning a computer build for this summer. My target is a reasonable budget mid-ranged gaming rig. I like to play online multi players mainly, such as the Battlefield series games. I also do some photo, video and audio editing.
I'm having trouble figuring out which processor to set my hands on.
Also please excuse my idiotness as I've been out of the tech loop for a few years now. The last time I built a PC, my Pentium 4 2.8ghz northwood was top of the line....
Anyways-
At first I was set on AMD Athlon 64 x2's, since they're low priced with high processor speeds. For example the 6400+ clocked at 3.2ghz(windsor), dual core for around $150.
Then I've noticed a lot of favoring towards the Intel Core 2 line. But I see the similarly priced Core 2 processor (around $150) is only 2.2-2.4 ghz, dual core (allendale). Why?
To confuse me even more, an E6300 1.8ghz Core 2 due (conroe) is priced higher than the higher clock speed allendales.... Can someone explain to me the reason behind this.
Is there something I'm missing? Which is/are the quicker processors?
Also, what about the Pentium D processors?
Is there something different about the Core 2 processors that makes them quicker even with the slower core speeds?
I'm looking for a good processor under $200 that can keep up with near recent gaming. I notice a lot of newer games are stating they require 2.8ghz+ ???
Thanks for any help.
I'm having trouble figuring out which processor to set my hands on.
Also please excuse my idiotness as I've been out of the tech loop for a few years now. The last time I built a PC, my Pentium 4 2.8ghz northwood was top of the line....
Anyways-
At first I was set on AMD Athlon 64 x2's, since they're low priced with high processor speeds. For example the 6400+ clocked at 3.2ghz(windsor), dual core for around $150.
Then I've noticed a lot of favoring towards the Intel Core 2 line. But I see the similarly priced Core 2 processor (around $150) is only 2.2-2.4 ghz, dual core (allendale). Why?
To confuse me even more, an E6300 1.8ghz Core 2 due (conroe) is priced higher than the higher clock speed allendales.... Can someone explain to me the reason behind this.
Is there something I'm missing? Which is/are the quicker processors?
Also, what about the Pentium D processors?
Is there something different about the Core 2 processors that makes them quicker even with the slower core speeds?
I'm looking for a good processor under $200 that can keep up with near recent gaming. I notice a lot of newer games are stating they require 2.8ghz+ ???
Thanks for any help.