Processor question...

[kiIIxthexIights]

Processor Speed: 64 3700+ / 2.40GHz
- Processor Interface: Socket 754
- Bus Speed: 1600MHz


^^ is that a good processor for a high end build? will i get any lag or will it be slow or anything?

 

[NathanM]

It's a great processor, but I'd suggest getting a dual core AMD 64. The 3800 X2 is nice, but the Opteron 165 is much better for about the same price with amazing overclocking ability.

 

[reggie_da_man]

Get the 939 version. Much better. Make sure the core name is Sandiego.

 

[kiIIxthexIights]

would it really be that big of a differance becasue i like the motherboard withthe 754. it hasl ike 5 pci slots lol...or would it be more worthit to just forget about the pci and go with theb etter processor? i can still play games likerfear and stuff with either procesor right?

 

[reggie_da_man]

Yea but with the socket 939 cpu/motherboard you get dual channel ram, pci-express much better overclocking abilities with that core.

 

[molsen]

socket 754 won't leave you much room to upgrade in the future