AMD Athlon X2 64 vs. Intel Core 2 Duo

[cowdood]

Hi, I'm trying to find parts for a new build, keeping it relatively cheap. I'm looking at processors from newegg and wondering: is there really a big difference between these two processors? The Core 2 Duo is $70 more than the Athlon...is it really worth it?

Intel
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115132
AMD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...103210&cm_sp=DailyDeal-_-19-103-210-_-Product

Also, What is the difference between the 5200 and 5000? It seems the 5000 is not as good as the 5200, yet more expensive.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103211

Sorry for so many scattered questions, I'm very curious about this stuff

 

[Atomic Rooster]

The Intel Core 2 Duo is an overall faster processor than the AMD X2. If your going for performance, it would be the one to get. The AMD is a good consideration in price/performance if you're on a budget.

The only real difference is that the 5200+ is a bit faster, all other specs are the same. I really don't know why it's $3 cheaper.

 

[esa193]

id go for the core 2 quad at the moment its like 140

 

[cowdood]

Thanks, that helps in my decision making. Say I'm getting the AMD 5200, is this a good combo mobo to go with it, or is it junk?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.141508

 

[Teny]

id go for the core 2 quad at the moment its like 140

where?
the only price i see is $170.

 

[Atomic Rooster]

That's a good combo. I have the Gigabyte MA790FX and it's a great board.

 

[_-..zKiLLA..-_]

Thanks, that helps in my decision making. Say I'm getting the AMD 5200, is this a good combo mobo to go with it, or is it junk?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.141508

thats a good combo

rooster beat me lol

 

[cowdood]

It looks good, but the reviews are saying it has heat issues and loose heat sinks. Anyone know anything about this?

 

[_-..zKiLLA..-_]

thats all BS. i have AMD and theres nothing wrong with the clips or nada

 

[Atomic Rooster]

Out of 238 reviews, I only saw a few complaining of loose heatsinks. Heat could be an issue in a case with poor airflow.