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Dual Core Processors
est:
Ok, quick thing: the "Vibe" thing you're talking about isn't actually a processor, it's probably Intel's new "viiv" platform. It's basically a set of rules for PC-makers to conform to when they are making home theatre PCs.
As for recommendations, it depends on when you are wanting to buy this PC?
If you are looking for maximum performance for price then Intel's Core 2 Duo cpus have finally caught up with AMD's Athlon 64 x2 cpus. So if you are going to be buying at any point in the immediate future you'll be well-served by choosing either as your pocket allows.
Also, you should definitely be able to buy a PC that will do everything you want to do for $2k USD or under. I can put together an awesome PC for about $2k AUD, which is equivalent to about $1.5k USD. Just remember that you don't need to get the biggest and baddest CPU they have in the shop. If you look at the CPU prices you'll notice that they step up gradually to a certain point, then start jumping up in larger amounts. You'll want to buy the last CPU before the price starts jumping up stupidly.
I'm not sure how the prices are over there, but over here in Australia the pricepoint for AMD cpus, for example, i at the x2 4200+ at the moment, because the 3800 is about $240, then the 4200 is about $295, then there is a big jump up to the 4600 at $375 and a bigger jump up to the 5000 at $475. You'll see the same thing happen with the Intel line at the Core 2 duo E6400.
nihilist:
I'll heartily recommend the Core 2 Duo. It thoroughly trounces the AMD X2s pretty nicely. Also: lower power, less heat. Of course, AMD just did some big price cuts, so their stuff, while not as fast, may be cheaper (again). I'd still bite it, and get a C2D.
(And just so you don't think I'm an Intel shill, I currently have an X2 in my workstation, an AMD 64 in the older one, and an Opteron 246 HE in my most recent server.)
est:
That's the same attitude I had until I read a really good HardOCP article a little while ago comparing the two cpus in a practical manner instead of just looking at benchmarks as I usually do.
Even though the benchmarks for the Core 2 Duo seem fairly impressive it doesn't look like there is all that much in the way of real-world difference for my needs (playing games).
nihilist:
I paid close attention to the gaming benchmarks, and the C2D beat out the FX in everything, pretty handily. All this while consuming less power and generating less heat.
And I hate HardOCP. :)
TheMedic:
First off, if you are going for a gaming rig, I would avoid dual cores for now.
I built one back in march, and only about half the games I own are able to work (ex of work-Oblivion, F.E.A.R. Not working:Rome:Total War, Psychonauts)
I went with AMD and it can handle everything I run, if it is dual core compatible.
I've been on some tech forums and other users seem to have similar problems too.
If you know about the 3D mark testing program with an Nvidia 7800 GTX (just one not enough cash for another) I got a score around 7,700
Also, iTunes crashes on 63 bit computers.
Edit: Side Note: AMD Dual Core X2 not FX
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