AMD 5000+ Black Edition or C2D e4500?

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I'm looking to update my current rig, 3800x2 939 with a newer setup.

Looking to spend aroudn $200ish (max $250) for a CPU, board and 2 gigs ram.

Given the choice, should I go with the 5000+ BE or an e4500? I plan on keeping my 7800GT since it will work in the new setup, possibly going with an 8800GT if it ever hits around a $150 mark.

I've got an XP-90 and look to take whatever cpu I get to around 2.8 - 3.0 ghz.

Are there any comparisons that show those 2 cpu's?
 
At stock speeds, the X2 should outperform the E4500. IIRC, they can both be OC'd to around 3.4Ghz with good cooling, but the Core2 is faster, clock per clock, than the 64X2.
 
Could pick up an E2xxx series chip for $80-90, potentially. It'd hit ~3Ghz more than likely, save you a few bucks, let you get a better GPU potentially.
 
Hmmm, looks like the e2x00 series is the way I'm looking to go, unless there is a major pricedrop planned in the near future.

Never owned an Intel setup. Which chipset should I be looking for and any suggestions for a board in the $100 range? (Saw the IP35 for $60 AR but its sold out on Newegg.)
 
Gigabyte P35-DS3L is a great board for the intel chips. It overclocks very well and is stable. It goes for right around $100. Just letting you know that there is no raid or Sli/Crossfire.
 
Look for a P35 chipset motherboard. The DS3L that vtx_ recommended is a good choice.
 
I'm not planning on SLI anytime soon so thats not a dealbreaker.

I've just fell out of the pc parts loop in the last year or so I'm not up on what the good chipsets are.

Thanks for the info!
 
I just did a build for a friend with a 2xxx series chip and DFI's Blood Iron P35-TR2L. Good board, in the $100ish range, sometimes with a rebate to drop it a little lower. I was impressed over all. Thinking about selling my 680i and buying one to replace it actually.
 
Cant seem to find the Blood Iron board on Newegg but I will check the other major retailers to check that one out.

I'm now looking at the e2200, didnt know about that model #. Might be worth the extra $8 over the e2180 for the slightly higher multiplier. Also noticed there is an OCZ 2x2gb ram deal for $55 at Frys AR. (Never had a problem with their rebates)
 
Its a 10-day grace period to send in the OCZ rebate, and the offer is only valid today.
 
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