Whats the difference between AMD processors?

Blackcobra · 08-12-2007, 02:49 PM

I am looking into buying a new computer. we bought one yesterday (still in the box) with a AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5000+ that comes with a 17" LCD monitor. today i found another computer with an AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ with a 19" LCD.

whats the difference between the 2 processors? and is it worth it to sacrifice the 5000+ processor for a 19" LCD?

thealmightyone · 08-12-2007, 03:15 PM

The difference is simply the frequency. Personally, I would sacrifice a 5000+ for a larger monitor. I love my 19" monitors.

StrangleHold · 08-12-2007, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackcobra

I am looking into buying a new computer. we bought one yesterday (still in the box) with a AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5000+ that comes with a 17" LCD monitor. today i found another computer with an AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ with a 19" LCD.

whats the difference between the 2 processors? and is it worth it to sacrifice the 5000+ processor for a 19" LCD?

The X2 4000 runs at 2.1ghz and the X2 5000 runs at 2.6ghz. Dont they offer the 19in with the X2 5000 for a little more.

wafflez · 08-13-2007, 12:01 AM

get the cheaper processor, larger monitor and simply overclock the 500mhz =D

bigsaucybob · 08-13-2007, 12:04 AM

I would also go with the larger monitor and slower processor.
I love having a nice sized monitor, it makes all the difference.

makmillion · 08-13-2007, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wafflez

get the cheaper processor, larger monitor and simply overclock the 500mhz =D

It'd be pretty hard to OC a pre-built PC, and it sounds like s/he has a pre-built.

I still agree, though.. go with the cheaper processer and larger monitor.. you can upgrade the processor later if you want.

I currently run a 3800+ X2 Dual Core (2.0GHz) and it runs extremely clean.. I upgraded from a Single Core 3500+ (2.2GHz).

I doubt you'd notice the difference between 2.1GHz and 2.6GHz.

cheburns · 08-13-2007, 02:36 PM

you can upgrade the monitor in the future even easier than the cpu... then you could even bust out some dual monitors. I'd get the better processor, I don't think overclocking the cheap one would be a good choice

XanderCage · 08-13-2007, 06:51 PM

umm look at it like this, which way would you get more bang for your buck, a proccessor that is about 100$ more correct me if im wrong, or a monitor that is about 75 bucks more. I'd go with the proccessor. You can never have too much computing power.

XanderCage · 08-13-2007, 06:52 PM

look at it like this, which way would you get more bang for your buck, a proccessor that is about 100$ more correct me if im wrong, or a monitor that is about 75 bucks more. I'd go with the proccessor. You can never have too much computing power.

wafflez · 08-13-2007, 08:15 PM

posting twice doesn't make you right xander >_>.

08-12-2007, 02:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blackcobra Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 25	Whats the difference between AMD processors? I am looking into buying a new computer. we bought one yesterday (still in the box) with a AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5000+ that comes with a 17" LCD monitor. today i found another computer with an AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ with a 19" LCD. whats the difference between the 2 processors? and is it worth it to sacrifice the 5000+ processor for a 19" LCD?

08-12-2007, 03:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
thealmightyone Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: York, UK Age: 21 Posts: 1,000	The difference is simply the frequency. Personally, I would sacrifice a 5000+ for a larger monitor. I love my 19" monitors. __________________ E8200 @ 3.576GHz with GA-P35-DS3L 2900 Pro, flashed to XT, oc-ed to 850/1860. Crucial Ballistix Tracers PC2-8500 2GB Enermax Modular 620W Creative Audigy 4 2x Seagate Barracuda 250GB Jeantech Nitro case, XP Pro and 19" LCD

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wafflez Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Valley, CA Posts: 400	get the cheaper processor, larger monitor and simply overclock the 500mhz =D __________________ My Computer: CPU: Q6600 @ 3.1ghz (344x9)/CPU Cooler: Thermalright Ultra 120 Mobo:Gigabyte P35-DS3R/Ram: 2gb 800mhz G.Skill Video Card: PNY 8800gts 640mb/PSU: Ultra X-Finity 500 Watt Case: Antec P180B/Speakers: Logitech X-530 5.1 Monitor: Viewsonic 20" Widescreen LCD 1000:1/Keyboard and Mouse: Microsoft USB Comfort Curve 2000 w/ Optical Mouse

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bigsaucybob Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ny Age: 17 Posts: 3,913	I would also go with the larger monitor and slower processor. I love having a nice sized monitor, it makes all the difference. __________________ Equipt NOW

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cheburns Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 555	you can upgrade the monitor in the future even easier than the cpu... then you could even bust out some dual monitors. I'd get the better processor, I don't think overclocking the cheap one would be a good choice __________________ Ultra X-Blaster ATX Mid-Tower Case with 2 x 120mm Thermaltake Fans ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe Motherboard AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 2.8GHz Processor with Zalman 9500 and AS5 CORSAIR ATX12V 520W Power Supply Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin PC2 6400 Memory BFG Tech GeForce 7950GT 256MB Video Card Western Digital SATA SE16 Hard Drive - 2 x 400GB, 1 x 640GB Memorex 16x DVD+/-RW IDE Drive Samsung 20" 2ms Widescreen 206BW Windows XP Pro x64

08-13-2007, 06:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
XanderCage Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 220	umm look at it like this, which way would you get more bang for your buck, a proccessor that is about 100$ more correct me if im wrong, or a monitor that is about 75 bucks more. I'd go with the proccessor. You can never have too much computing power. __________________ My System: Amd X2 4200+ XFX 7900 GS XXX Edition 2 Gb Pc 3200 DDR ram

08-13-2007, 06:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
XanderCage Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 220	look at it like this, which way would you get more bang for your buck, a proccessor that is about 100$ more correct me if im wrong, or a monitor that is about 75 bucks more. I'd go with the proccessor. You can never have too much computing power. __________________ My System: Amd X2 4200+ XFX 7900 GS XXX Edition 2 Gb Pc 3200 DDR ram

08-13-2007, 08:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
wafflez Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Valley, CA Posts: 400	posting twice doesn't make you right xander >_>. __________________ My Computer: CPU: Q6600 @ 3.1ghz (344x9)/CPU Cooler: Thermalright Ultra 120 Mobo:Gigabyte P35-DS3R/Ram: 2gb 800mhz G.Skill Video Card: PNY 8800gts 640mb/PSU: Ultra X-Finity 500 Watt Case: Antec P180B/Speakers: Logitech X-530 5.1 Monitor: Viewsonic 20" Widescreen LCD 1000:1/Keyboard and Mouse: Microsoft USB Comfort Curve 2000 w/ Optical Mouse

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