Which CPU?

Itronix

Itronix

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Ok, here are some basic specs of the computer that I am building:
2gb ram
250gb hard drive
Vista Home Premium
ATI Radeon 3850
500w power supply Dual 12v rails @31A

Ok, I was going to go with the AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+, but I found 64 X2 4000+ is $58.00 while the 4200+ is $74.00. Will the 2.2ghz have a big advantage over the 2.1ghz? I won't be overclocking. I'm just on a budget and I'm trying to build a good pc with what I have:D.

Also, I can get a 4600+ (I believe) for $80.00. One problem, though; it's an 89w model instead of a 65w. Can my power supply handle that? Will it run a lot hotter? Thanks for all of your help, everyone!
 
why not go with a core 2 duo? they are cheap and perform better...you could get an E4500 and overclock it easily to 3ghz.
 
Hello. I already have the AM2 motherboard and Core 2 Duo processors are way out of my budget. I don't have any problem with Intel, I just chose AMD over them. Thanks and have a Merry Christmas or whatever your family celebrates at this time of year!
 
I bought the 4600+ X2, a cable that I needed, and some good thermal grease for the processor to keep it cool. We'll see what happens.....
Thanks!
 
Itronix said:
Also, I can get a 4600+ (I believe) for $80.00. One problem, though; it's an 89w model instead of a 65w. Can my power supply handle that? Will it run a lot hotter? Thanks for all of your help, everyone!
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You're PSU is fine. The chip itself will run alittle hotter than the 65w proc, but seeing as you're not overclocking this shouldn't be a problem in the least.
 
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