Pentium D or AMD X2?

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Stu55

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So I am considering getting a dual core cpu, and keep in mind if I went with the x2 I would have to get new ram too because I have DDR2 ram right now, anyone have any benches between say the Pentium D 920 and the AMD X2 3800+? With both i would have to get a new mobo, or should I wait until a new core comes out...I can wait, but I dont want to spend over $300 on the chip. Try not to turn this into a flame war.
 
AM2 comes out in what, five months? Can you wait 5 months?
 
AM2 comes out in what, five months? Can you wait 5 months?
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yeah, can you wait 5 months? then another 5 months for a processor to drop below your $300 limit?

it will be just above your limit, but get a dual core opteron socket 939.

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When 939 came out there were Athlon 64 3000s for $175. Thirty-two hundreds cost $200. I don't think AMD is going to start the next round at $350; their entire model of business is cost:performance, and they're not going to expect everyone to want $350' worth of performance. And just the same, even if they start at two-fifty you'll not only be able to buy one, but save the difference on memory.

Anyway Stu, it's your call.
 
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