Core 2 Duo or X2?

jnskyliner34 · 10-23-2007, 02:36 AM

Hey guys! I'm using a Athlon 64 3200+ Socket 939. I'm planning on upgrading to the duo processors. I'm going to change my mo-bo aswell. AM2 or 775, i still haven't made up my mind. I was thinking of getting a Athlon 64 X2 5000+, is that a good CPU? Or should I switch to Intel?

chupacabra · 10-23-2007, 02:44 AM

Well 775 would be a best choice mostly cuz they are overperforming the AMD (plus they have better mother boards) but it's up to you, you could get a X2 6000+ for 160$

**Shady** · 10-23-2007, 02:50 AM

I'd get an X2, They're pretty cheap now! I don't think the difference is worth the extra money.

Check this out
http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/10/...t_overclocker/

jnskyliner34 · 10-23-2007, 02:53 AM

that's the reason why i wanted the x2 because they're pretty cheap.

i have a question about the L2 Cache. X2 have 1mb i think and the Core 2 Duo's have 4mb.
What does the L2 Cache do? Does it improve performance?

EDIT: I like that 5000+ Black Edition. And only for $130!?!?!?

**Shady** · 10-23-2007, 02:56 AM

L2 cache isn't the only factor that the processor's performance depends on. But just for your information L2 cache is used to store information that is used frequently by the CPU because it's a very fast type or memory so that the information can be accessed quickly.

jnskyliner34 · 10-23-2007, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shady

L2 cache isn't the only factor that the processor's performance depends on. But just for your information L2 cache is used to store information that is used frequently by the CPU because it's a very fast type or memory so that the information can be accessed quickly.

thanks shady! i'm sticking to AMD. now the i need to decide if i'll get that 5000+ Black Edition or something higher like the 6000+ chupacabra suggested.

if i switched to intel, it'll really mess up my avatar.

**Shady** · 10-23-2007, 03:04 AM

Just be aware that the 6000+ is a power consumer, it gets hot, you're gonna need a decent cooling system if you're gonna overclock.

jnskyliner34 · 10-23-2007, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shady

Just be aware that the 6000+ is a power consumer, it gets hot, you're gonna need a decent cooling system if you're gonna overclock.

oooh. okay. gonna go back to the black edition now...

**Shady** · 10-23-2007, 03:11 AM

Try googling a little before deciding, Don't make a decision depending on one man's opinion

There might be other people who have different thoughts.

jnskyliner34 · 10-23-2007, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shady

Try googling a little before deciding, Don't make a decision depending on one man's opinion

There might be other people who have different thoughts.

aryt. thanks again!

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jnskyliner34 Diamond Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 18 Posts: 2,384	that's the reason why i wanted the x2 because they're pretty cheap. i have a question about the L2 Cache. X2 have 1mb i think and the Core 2 Duo's have 4mb. What does the L2 Cache do? Does it improve performance? EDIT: I like that 5000+ Black Edition. And only for $130!?!?!? __________________ JN - Nickname Skyline R34 - Favorite Car Kapeesh? How To Guide: Install Vista Visual Styles http://www.computerforum.com/124350-...ml#post1013076 Last edited by jnskyliner34; 10-23-2007 at 02:58 AM.

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10-23-2007, 02:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Shady Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cairo Age: 20 Posts: 2,342	I'd get an X2, They're pretty cheap now! I don't think the difference is worth the extra money. Check this out http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/10/...t_overclocker/

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Shady Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cairo Age: 20 Posts: 2,342	L2 cache isn't the only factor that the processor's performance depends on. But just for your information L2 cache is used to store information that is used frequently by the CPU because it's a very fast type or memory so that the information can be accessed quickly.

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