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06-05-2008, 11:10 AM
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E7200 vs. X2 5600+
Which is better? Here's a guide...
In - 1) Overclocking 2) Multitask 3) Gaming 4) Motherboard (as in, which has access to better, cheap motherboard) 5) Overall/Extra comments It'll be paired with an HD3870 and 2gb DDR800 ram. The DDR800 will probably be upgraded to DDR1066 soon though. PS... All motherboards have to be uATX.
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06-05-2008, 11:24 AM
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1) Overclocking - The Intel E7200.
2) Multitask - The Intel E7200. 3) Gaming - The Intel E7200. 4) Motherboard - I have found that on average, AMD seems to have access to solid mobos at a cheaper price. Also, Pcie 2.0 is easy to find on AMD mobos at most any price point, while you have to shell out considerably more for an Intel one with Pcie 2.0 5) Overall/Extra comments - As Pcie 2.0 mobo capability likely won't be needed for a while, I would go with the Intel E7200 as it is clearly the better route to go regarding performance. By the time you need a mobo with Pcie 2.0, you can just upgrade. |
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06-05-2008, 11:30 AM
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06-05-2008, 02:14 PM
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I'm getting the E7200, hopefully my parts will be here tomorrow. It's supposed to be a good CPU, can even be OC'ed by 500MHz at stock voltage according to a review I've read.
Also, if you haven't bought the HD3870 already, I'd recommend you to seriously take a look at the GeForce 8800GT. It costs slightly more but it's quite a bit better. Quote:
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06-05-2008, 08:12 PM
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E7200 all the way, especially with overclocking.
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06-05-2008, 08:19 PM
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I've already got the HD3870, thanks to ThatGuy16, and considerably cheaper than an 8800...
So wait till price drops in July then?? I've decided on the E7200, but how much do you think prices would drop?
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06-05-2008, 08:35 PM
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Definitely get the E7200 over the X25600+. I had the 5600+ before my E8400, it is a good performer. But you'll get more bang for the buck with the 7200.
PS: I'm off to the post office now. 
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06-06-2008, 04:12 AM
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The Intel chip is the better way to go, IMO.
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06-06-2008, 05:07 AM
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E7200 FTW, in all aspects!
 Off topic: ThatGuy16, what's your new 3dmark06 score?
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06-06-2008, 05:45 AM
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12100 lol
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