so i wanted a wide view of peoples opinions and nothing brings it out like a poll. so single vs. dual core? is one better for gaming? how about handling overclocking? any and all input is welcomed.
Dual core is basically the next gen of gaming. Single core is starting to get outdated. All new apps will start supporting dual core once vista launches
i can spend around $200. right now i'm looking at a single core 2.2 Ghz Athlon 64 3500+ venice. i'm also planning on overclocking it. how much of a difference do dual cores actally make? the only dual core i can find in my price range is 2.0 Ghz. is that better than a 2.2? 2.4? 2.8? 3.0? where does it fit in, performance wise?
Well tell me exactly what you will mainly use it for. Lots of applications running at once.. or some insane gaming? Light gaming, with backgroud processes? Anything you do, please tell me.. And ill explain why you need what.
mainly music, movies, top of the line games, and internet, and downloading. i might do 2-3 at the same time(internet/music/download, game/download, download/movie, etc.) i have this laptop with linux for everything else.
Well, a single-core would be okay for what you're doing. But you have major bragging rights with dual-core, and it is future-proofed, so I'd go with that and spend the extra 100 bucks.