AMD (Which CPU) Socket AM2

[GlobalRegion256]

Ok so here is the deal i have roughly about 300 dollars to spend on a new cpu.

I own the M2N32-Sli Deluxe Motherboard.

My choices to choose from are Althon FX, Althon 64, Althon 64 X2 dual-Core
Keep in mind it has to be Socket AM2

Purchasing cpu Problems
Althon FX .... Too Expensive
Althon 64... Good for gaming cheap , but i will have to run memoryat 667
Althon 64 X2 ..... Is the best bet , it will let me run at 800 ddr 2

So ive decided to go with the Dual core Althon X2, either the 5000, or the 4600.
Well im thinking ill go with the 4600, because the Mulitplier on the 5000 is 13x causing it to only run at 742 ,

So my question is , if i decide to go with the 4600 , it will be fine for video games and such , or will the 4400 with 2.2 ghz and 2mb be better?

 

[-=Antimatter=-]

The extra cache gives something like 1-5% performance difference. Ditto for DDR2667 vs DDR2800. Since your budget is so high, the X2 option seems like a good choice for you, probably 4600+. I just got my 4600, I still need to test it but I'll let you know.

 

[(cf)Eclipse]

Althon 64... Good for gaming cheap , but i will have to run memoryat 667

not true. my 3400+ sempron defaults to ddr2-800 with ddr2-800 ram in, not ddr2-667

 

[unclewebb]

All of the new AM2 motherboards should be able to support DDR2-800 even with a Sempron or single core Athlon chip. I was even able to overclock some DDR2-667 using the DDR2-800 divider but not reliably.

If you have some DDR2-800 memory, it should work at DDR2-800 with most motherboards.

 

[GlobalRegion256]

The motherboard I have supports DDR2 800, but when I use a single Core CPU then the Memory Manafactuer aka (corsair) says that it will have to run at 667 and not 800

What i want to know is if i go with the Althon X2-5000 which mutiplies at 13x odd number , and can only achieve 742 and not 800, I want to know what will happen with the memory and will anything else be messed with?