Intel Pentium Dual Processor 920 Viiv

chaabk · 01-21-2006, 08:12 PM

Hello,
I was wondering which of the followings processors are better:
-Intel Pentium Dual Processor 920 Viiv
-AMD athlon 64 x2 4200+

Which one is the best for gaming ?

Thank You

NB: you may include reviews.

**Cromewell** · 01-21-2006, 09:29 PM

VIIV is Intel's 'digital entertainment' moniker, but the label doesn't mean much on a CPU it's a whole platform only label.

In any case the Athlon will be better for gaming.

bigsaucybob · 01-21-2006, 09:46 PM

for gaming the AMD is hands down the better processor. AMD dual cores beat out intel dual cores in every aspect of PC usage. so if ur getting a dual core seriously dont consider a Pentium D at all unless u have 2.

MIK3daG33K · 01-21-2006, 09:46 PM

I had a 4200 for a processor before this one and it worked really well. .

mytduckfan · 01-21-2006, 11:27 PM

I'm looking into building a decent gaming computer adn am looking for a processor for a lower price than $170 (thats what i found at tiger direct).

i've been looking at the AMD cpu's but they don't seem powerful as far as GHZ go...

any help would be greatly appreciated

by the way, what is bus speed? and how important is it?

mytduckfan · 01-21-2006, 11:29 PM

sorry, i meant to post a new topic...

mrgeorgedude · 01-21-2006, 11:44 PM

i know enough that even though the athlon processors only usually only read like 2.2ghz or 2.4...for games they supposively play as well as pentiums 3.0ghz or better even with the slower speed

Jet · 01-22-2006, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mytduckfan

I'm looking into building a decent gaming computer adn am looking for a processor for a lower price than $170 (thats what i found at tiger direct).

i've been looking at the AMD cpu's but they don't seem powerful as far as GHZ go...

any help would be greatly appreciated

by the way, what is bus speed? and how important is it?

If you want dual core for cheap, go to ebay and search "Pentium D 820" or "Intel D945PSN". You can find a combo of:

Pentium D 820
Intel D945PSN
Windows XP Pro
Adobe Photoshop Elements
Adobe Premiere Elements

for $320 with shipping. A lot better deal than an $85 socket 939 motherboard and a AMD 3200+. I am not doing this for a sales pitch, I just learned from experience

Mr.Suave · 01-22-2006, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mytduckfan

I'm looking into building a decent gaming computer adn am looking for a processor for a lower price than $170 (thats what i found at tiger direct).

i've been looking at the AMD cpu's but they don't seem powerful as far as GHZ go...

any help would be greatly appreciated

by the way, what is bus speed? and how important is it?

CPU 101

chaabk · 01-22-2006, 03:16 PM

I beleive that the because of the bus speed, amd beats Intel in everything.

I'm not sure on this, but i have just opened a new thread under the title of Some noob qestions under this section:
Computer Forum > Computer Hardware > Motherboards

01-21-2006, 08:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
chaabk New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9	Intel Pentium Dual Processor 920 Viiv Hello, I was wondering which of the followings processors are better: -Intel Pentium Dual Processor 920 Viiv -AMD athlon 64 x2 4200+ Which one is the best for gaming ? Thank You NB: you may include reviews.

01-21-2006, 09:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 10,206	VIIV is Intel's 'digital entertainment' moniker, but the label doesn't mean much on a CPU it's a whole platform only label. In any case the Athlon will be better for gaming. __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in ruttin' command here. I must plug a couple comics because they are good :D: www.ctrlaltdel-online.com www.userfriendly.org

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bigsaucybob Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ny Age: 18 Posts: 3,913	for gaming the AMD is hands down the better processor. AMD dual cores beat out intel dual cores in every aspect of PC usage. so if ur getting a dual core seriously dont consider a Pentium D at all unless u have 2. __________________ Equipt NOW

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01-21-2006, 11:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
mytduckfan New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9	where can i find an inexpensive cpu? I'm looking into building a decent gaming computer adn am looking for a processor for a lower price than $170 (thats what i found at tiger direct). i've been looking at the AMD cpu's but they don't seem powerful as far as GHZ go... any help would be greatly appreciated by the way, what is bus speed? and how important is it?

01-21-2006, 11:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
mytduckfan New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9	sorry, i meant to post a new topic...

01-21-2006, 11:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
mrgeorgedude Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Age: 17 Posts: 706	i know enough that even though the athlon processors only usually only read like 2.2ghz or 2.4...for games they supposively play as well as pentiums 3.0ghz or better even with the slower speed __________________ MOBO : Biostar Tforce4 6100-939 CPU : AMD athlon 3500+ @ 2.5ghz RAM : 1gb Mem (512 by 512mb Corsair) CASE : Xion II (with cool blue cathode lights inside) HDD : 120gb and 80gb...both at 7200rpm GPU : eVGA geforce 7600GT

01-22-2006, 03:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
chaabk New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9	Bus Speed I beleive that the because of the bus speed, amd beats Intel in everything. I'm not sure on this, but i have just opened a new thread under the title of Some noob qestions under this section: Computer Forum > Computer Hardware > Motherboards

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