time for new comp, but which component???

deankenny

deankenny

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my comp has finally got to the point where i want to upgrade all parts except gpu which is a x1950xtx which is gd enuff for me.

i have been with amd for a while and looking for A new processor i am poised between the

AMD Athlon x2 4800 @ £49
Intel Dual Core e2180 @ £48

i have done searches and seen the amd is faster stock but the e2180 can be overclocked vastly without any heating issues therfore stomping all over the 4800, so please all you guys please help me on this one.
 
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Personally, I would go for the Intel Dual Core E2180. Although it is slower than the AMD version, you can overclock it - which is rare with AMD's. Try and overclock an AMD, and your likely to have numerous heating problems, whereas the Intel can be overclocked without too many issues with heat. Ensure you have enough fans, and that should be a good basis for a new computer. Do you also know that it is Pentium Dual Core, and not Core 2 Duo as widely believed by some? Core 2 Duo starts at around £85, so it's more expensive.

I have nothing against AMD, and am sure that they should be supported in every way possible, but the Intel has a more practical application here, depending on which motherboard you're looking at. Any requirements or prerequisites for the new machine?
 
Your mobo is proberly an amd and not intel so you will either


Lets say this:
Budget 200$

E2180 = 120$
Amd x2 4800 = 120$
mobo = 80$
Which one would you get?
Whilst saving 80$ on a amd you could proberley get an x5600 or x6000 for that price;)



Get a new mobo and intel processer
Get a AMD processer and save 80$ or get a even better one.

Note: prices are example
 
Yes, he said all he wanted to keep was the GPU. Do you want to make the component selections yourself, or would you like us to suggest some that we would choose if in your position? And if this is so, what would your budget for the new machine be?

Also, do you have a case - and if not, is there any specific type you want?
 
I'd go for the Intel, I got mine from 1.86GHz stock to 3GHz stable without any issues and with a cheap aftermarket cooler it's not running hot either.
 
yes sounds like the better idea the intel, what about for gaming too, would the intel overclocked still perform better?
 
im looking for boards with dual channel compatiblility as far as im aware once your memory is running dual channel its alot faster am i right or is dual channel not really much to fuss over
 
It's not much faster but it does give a small increase in performance. I would try to get Dual Channel, but if you can't find a motherboard that you like or you have a small budget, I wouldn't worry too much.
 
deankenny said:
im looking for boards with dual channel compatiblility as far as im aware once your memory is running dual channel its alot faster am i right or is dual channel not really much to fuss over
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In the middle. Dual Channel will see a good performance gain... but it's no need to spend tons of $$$ over it.
 
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