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MyDogMax
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_ 		31. July 2006 @ 18:12 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
ok first off price is not an issue.. I have both processors in my hand I have heard many stories..Bottom line what is a better prosseor? And Why? I need to know for my PC Build.

1.AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Venice 2000MHz HT 512KB L2 Cache Socket 939 Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103531

2.AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Manchester 2000MHz HT 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket 939
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103547

I would think the 4200 is better but thats why I am asking all of you. I am going to be using this computer for a little of everything... Gaming,Home Theater..Internet ..ETC. Not sure about overclocking...(I have never tried..)Anyways Thanks!

Thanks
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vegeta66
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_ 		1. August 2006 @ 02:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
the main difference between them is, the 3800+ is a single core cpu and the 4200+ is a dual-core cpu. and bottom line the 4200+ while being slower clocked is a much better cpu.
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_ 		1. August 2006 @ 04:01 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
go with the 4200 pipe if you dont mind the added cost

just my opinion
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lecsiy
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_ 		1. August 2006 @ 04:22 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
4200 definatly!!!
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sukhvail
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_ 		1. August 2006 @ 04:39 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i think he meant this cpu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103562 . the x2 3800 is a much better overclocker, so if you overclock, it is much better. however, out of the box the 4200 is obviously better.
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_ 		1. August 2006 @ 11:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I've just set up a 3800x2 for someone on an Asus A8N-SLi premium and its happily running at 2.8GHz on air at 39*c, there is more there for overclocking as well, but he wants to do it slowly by easing the CPU in over time.
P.S it was at stock then 2.5 before this latest speed increase.
If you intend to overclock then I would also recommend that CPU, as it is fantastic value now the prices have come down even more, I've seen them for £120 in the UK (retail version)
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