Im after a new cpu and mobo. However im having trouble picking one. I have owned a AMD, so i gravitate towards another one. However, for the same price of a amd I was lookign at, I have foudn a dual core intel. Anyway, if you have experience with these processors or are really good with this stuff, please let me know whats up.
1.AMD Athlon 64 3700+ San Diego 2.2GHz Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3700BNBOX ($90)
(L1 64+64) (L2 1MB)
2.Intel Pentium D 820 Smithfield 2.8GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80551PG2800FN ($100)
(L1 24+32) (L2 2x1MB)
Im ordering from newegg.com. If anyone can recomend one of these over the other and maybe offer some sort of benefits % wise that would be great. If you recomend another processor in the $100 range from newegg.com that would be great also.
I do alot of audio editing, encoding, video editing & encoding & capturing. No gaming really.
Thank you so much in advance!
2006-11-15 12:33:10 · 5 answers · asked by kool_rock_ski_stickem 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
The AMD seems to have a more hefty bus speed...
Also, I will be using 1GB of 2700 DDR
2006-11-15 12:37:04 · update #1
Haha, yeah, listen to the fool that thinks that newegg is WAY overpriced. Anyway, do you have the slightest idea how hot EVERY Smithfield processor runs? In this instance, you definitely don't want a Smithfield, IF you're planning on doing audio capture/recording. I just thought my computer was loud, until I heard what it required to keep a Smithfield from overheating.
And don't buy a 3700 San Diego, unless you're planning on overclocking. Spend $5 more, and get 200 more Mhz, with the 3800 (not the X2 3800). BTW, an A64 3800 is close to twice as fast, at most things, as a 2.8 Ghz Smithfield.
2006-11-15 12:59:29 · answer #1 · answered by alchemist_n_tx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As with all computer builds, choosing a processor is based upon what you do with it. If you're a gamer, the 3700 will wipe the floor with the PD because it's from a gaming line of processors. However, if you do more multitasking, like keeping a virus scanner on all the time, you'd be better off with the PD. As for overclocking, they're both amazing. With proper cooling, the AMD can be pushed upwards of 2.8GHZ while the PD will reach around 4.0GHZ. Keep in mind that the AMD will go a lot more per GHZ. Like I said, choose based upon what you'll be doing on your computer.
2006-11-15 20:55:09 · answer #2 · answered by StaticInMyHead 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go with Intel Core 2 Duo for video editing and encoding.
2006-11-15 20:56:01 · answer #3 · answered by Full-Grown Crying Man w/keyboard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do the intel that way you will have the processing power and its only a couple dollars more. and that website you mention is waayyyy overpriced for most of its products, i would look around just to make sure thats the best price.
2006-11-15 20:46:15 · answer #4 · answered by adventrskr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd go with the duo core if its in the same price range as the athalon even tho i prefer them
2006-11-15 20:41:28 · answer #5 · answered by bsmith13421 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋