Which CPU is better gaming?

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coolpick87

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AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core 4200+
Pentium® D Processor 805 with Dual Core Technology

I know, I'm a noob, sorry.

Thanks for the help
 
Core 2 duo > athlon 64 X2 > Pentium D
the gap between athlon 64 X2 and Pentium D being about twice as large as the one between Core 2 duo and Athlon 64 X2.

meaning core 2 duo @ 2ghz performs close to athlon 64 X2 at 2.5ghz performs close to pentium D at 4ghz

of course, this is flexible... they all have strengths and weaknesses.. like athlon 64 X2's hypertransport gives it MUCH higher ability when it comes to memory bandwidth.
 
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The reason I'm asking is becuase my work gave me a $1100 credit to Dell to buy a new home computer, I had to buy a 20" screen and at least 250GB hard drive, becuase I need to run Pro/E on it every once in a while, but I would also like to play some games like BF2 and maybe Company of Heroes
 
I'd probably get an XPS 410 from Dell...with the Core 2 Duo, of course. :D

EDIT: Actually, I'd probably get the best computer I could with the credit, then sell it on eBay, and use the money to build a better computer! :P
 
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I've never had a problem with their computers, its what we use at work, I've had one other PC and I have a nice E1505 laptop from them, no problems.
 
I feel sorry for you JP. Your fastest graphics core is a 5200. :(

I think that a single C2D/7600GT/1GB system may have more total processing power then your computers combined, or achieve more framerates combined.

Still, I wish I had that many. On the issue of Dell (which is off topic), they serve their purpose. For those that just want t heir computer to turn on, work, and when something is wrong have a number to call and replace something - Dell is great. For an enthusiast, nnnoooo....
 
We are not necessarily saying they are bad but rather expensive and uh.. cheap.:P When you build your own you get better equipment for price.
 
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