what cpu should i get?

[slazman999]

pretty much what the title is i dont really wanna spend more then 150$ on it and im gonna be useing this computer for bf2 and cs:s and dod and some other games....im thinking of maybe possibly getting WoW also...so any suggestions? also it would be cool if u could throw up a link to the cpu maybe on like newegg or something

 

[slazman999]

oh and im a big fan of amd >.<

 

[diduknowthat]

What motherboard do you have?

If it's just the CPU, i guess a X2 3800+ would be good.

 

[slazman999]

k i usualy build computers around the processor so i fond the proscessor then the mother board then memory and everything else cuz the only thing that you really need to make sure with a motherboard is that the processor fits >.<

 

[slazman999]

well there is a motherboard and processor that i have but i dont know if they are good or not >.< im not to much into knowing the hardware..i jsut look at reviews..here are the links to them

motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813128009

cpu
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16819103631

 

[Iluvpenguins]

the motherboard is decent and so is the proc,might wanna upgrade to the dual core one,it'll last a little longer.

 

[pbdr]

the motherboard is decent and so is the proc,might wanna upgrade to the dual core one,it'll last a little longer.

Yeah, Newegg currently has the AMD 64 X2 4200+ on sale for $185 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103747

It pushes your budget a bit, but will keep your system viable for quite a while.

Also, the x2 3800+ is availabelf or $151 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103735

Obviously not quite as fsat as the other, but still pretty good.

 

[slazman999]

i ahve never made a dual proc pc b4....is it pretty much the same except your putting in 2 proc's?

 

[Bobo]

i ahve never made a dual proc pc b4....is it pretty much the same except your putting in 2 proc's?

There is absolutely no difference at all.

 

[slazman999]

so wait i have a question...and its kinda stupid....does dual core mean that u put 2 proc's in or does the one proc chip have 2 cores in it.....

 

[Bobo]

so wait i have a question...and its kinda stupid....does dual core mean that u put 2 proc's in or does the one proc chip have 2 cores in it.....

Dual core means one processor with 2 cores...looks exactly the same as single core from the outsice

Dual processors means 2 processor on one board

 

[slazman999]

do you need to get a special motherboard to handle a dual?

 

[diduknowthat]

It's not a special motherboard, cause dual core isnt that special anymore. Just make sure you get the socket and chipset correct on the motherboard, especially for C2D, as not all LGA775 motherboards can handle it.

 

[pbdr]

do you need to get a special motherboard to handle a dual?

The Gigabyte MOBO you linked to is socket AM2 and supports AMD 64 single and dual core models.

 

[slazman999]

so then would a dual core 2.0 be better then a 2.4 that i liked u to

 

[Bobo]

so then would a dual core 2.0 be better then a 2.4 that i liked u to

Yes.