What processor is better?

Question

There are two processors I am looking at for a gaming computer. Either a Core 2 Duo (e6400 or 6600, not sure yet) or a AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Windsor. Either one will be overclocked, and be used for a pretty demanding gaming. (such as Oblivion) I am also trying to keep a lower budget. Thanks! (if neither sound good, I am open to suggestions)

Answer 1

If your going to over-clock, get the cheaper of the two. The chances of you destroying the CPU are greatly increased when you over-clock. So, be prepared to get another replacement CPU soon. In the meantime, get as many cooling devices as possible into the case. Use liquid CPU cooling if you can afford it.

Answer 2

AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Windsor is better then intel very many
it is true two cpu.

Answer 3

try Core 2 Duo

Answer 4

Core 2 Duo is good, but I don't advice you over locking.


Many of the disadvantages of overclocking can be mitigated or reduced in severity by skilled overclockers. However, novice overclockers may make mistakes while overclocking which can introduce avoidable drawbacks, and potentially result in damage to the overclocked components.
The lifespan of a processor is negatively affected by higher operation frequencies, increased voltages and heat. However, overclockers argue that with the rapid obsolescence of processors coupled with the long life of solid state microprocessors (10 years or more), the overclocked component will likely be replaced before its eventual failure. Also, since many overclockers are enthusiasts, they often upgrade components more often than the general population, offering further mitigation of this disadvantage.
Increased clock speeds and voltages result in higher power consumption and therefore higher power bills.
While overclocked systems may be tested for stability before usage, stability problems may surface after prolonged usage due to new workloads or untested portions of the processor core. Aging effects previously discussed may also result in stability problems after a long period of time.
High-performance fans used for extra cooling can produce large amounts of noise. Popular models of fans used by overclockers can produce 50 decibels or more. Some people do not mind the extra noise, and it is common for overclockers to have computers that are much louder than stock machines. Noise can be reduced by utilising strategically placed larger fans which deliver more performance with less noise in the place of smaller and noisier fans, or by the use of alternate cooling methods, such as liquid and phase-change cooling. Now that overclocking is of interest to a larger target audience, this is less of a concern as manufacturers have begun researching and producing high-performance fans that are no longer as loud as their predecessors. Similarly, mid- to high-end PC cases now implement larger fans (to provide better airflow with less noise) as well as being designed with cooling and airflow in mind.
Without adequate cooling, the excess heat produced by an overclocked processing unit increases the ambient air temperature of an interior case; consequently, other components may be slightly affected.
Overclocking will not necessarily save money. Non-trivial speed increases often require premium cooling equipment to avoid unacceptably high temperatures. It can also become an expensive pastime. Most people who consider themselves overclockers spend significantly more on computer equipment than the average person.
Overclocking has a risky potential to end in component failure . Most warranties do not cover defunct units that result from overclocking activities .
Increasing the operation frequency of a component will increase its thermal output in a linear fashion, while an increase in voltage causes a quadratic increase. Overly aggressive voltage settings or improper cooling may cause chip temperatures to rise so quickly that irreversible damage is caused to the chip causing immediate failure or significantly reducing its lifetime.
With the advent of ever wider ranges of voltage options on motherboards, the risk of fire or burns is not insignificant.The chip itself, or power regulating ICs may overheat and capacitors may burst.
More common than hardware failure is functional incorrectness. Although the hardware is not permanently damaged, this is inconvenient and can lead to instability and data loss. In rare, extreme cases entire filesystem failure may occur, causing the loss of all data.
With poor placement of fans, turbulence and vortices may be created in the computer case, resulting in reduced cooling effectiveness and increased noise. In addition, improper fan mounting may cause rattling or vibration.
Improper installation of exotic cooling solutions like liquid or phase-change cooling may result in failure of the cooling system, which may result in water damage or damage to the processor due to the sudden loss of cooling.
Products sold specifically for overclocking are sometimes just decoration ("rice"). Novice buyers should be aware of the marketing hype surrounding some products. Examples include heat spreaders and heatsinks designed for chips which do not generate enough heat to benefit from these devices.

Answer 5

One of the C2Ds is probably your best bet...

Answer 6

C2D