Help me choose a processor

[EricM]

I am really confused now as to what to get for my cpu on my upcoming build. I was heading towards the X2 until i read a post comparing it to the Pentium D. And the post was filled with arguments and Im sure there was good info in there but I didnt wanna read through all of the stupid arguments. So my question is... X2 3800, X2 4400 or go with a pentium d. I will be using the computer for a bit of gaming, music editing, some video editing and some other stuff. I am not too familiar with the Pentium Ds, but as of now I always thought the x2 was better.

 

[Quinton McLeod]

I am really confused now as to what to get for my cpu on my upcoming build. I was heading towards the X2 until i read a post comparing it to the Pentium D. And the post was filled with arguments and Im sure there was good info in there but I didnt wanna read through all of the stupid arguments. So my question is... X2 3800, X2 4400 or go with a pentium d. I will be using the computer for a bit of gaming, music editing, some video editing and some other stuff. I am not too familiar with the Pentium Ds, but as of now I always thought the x2 was better.

Get an X2 3800 and overclock it to 2.5 ghz. That is a speed slighter higher than the X2 4800+ and you'll save 500 dollars.

 

[EricM]

But is the toldeo core any better then the manchester? And can i overclock it to 2.5ghz with stock fan?

 

[Quinton McLeod]

But is the toldeo core any better then the manchester? And can i overclock it to 2.5ghz with stock fan?

Well, the Toledo is a bit better than the Manchester...

Overclocking to 2.5 on stock fan wouldn't be a good idea. On the XP-120 you could reach that speed. Heck, even the XP90 is enough.

 

[JustinMcG67]

Well, just to clarify, the arguing was between me and Quinton if I'm thinking about the right thread. But, I made a new thread comparing the Pentium D 955XE to the Athelon 64 X2 series CPUs. Check it out. It's called, AMD Athelon 64 FX60 Toledo Review. I posted a lot of good stuff in I think for the most part. Give that a look to see how the X2 series CPUs stack up towards the Pentium D series processors.

Also, try taking a look at the Opteron 170 Denmark. From what Quinton has said in a previous thread, it's quite amazing. So look into that one as well!

 

[ownage]

the XP-120 is officially discountinued. Your best bet right now will be a XP-90c or a TT BT and Scythe Ninja. And 3800+ do come in Toledo and Manchester. Its just luck of the draw.

 

[JustinMcG67]

What is the XP-120? A core? And what is TT BT? Man you guys use confusing stuff sometimes...

 

[ownage]

XP-120 = thermalright heatsink. TT BT = Thermaltake Big Typhoon.

 

[alvino]

That's a shame...the XP-120 is nice. I'm using the SI-120, and it's pretty nice too. The Thermaltake Big Typhoon is probably the only good Thermaltake cooler...the rest suck.

 

[EricM]

So back on topic... what do i go with?