AMD Athlon II X4 Quad 640 4x3000 Mhz VS AMD Athlon 64 II X2 255 2 x 3.1 Ghz

[fade2black101]

First post, so a quick hello to everyone

Was wondering if I could get some help. I'm currently trying to decide between these two deals to replace my very old AMD Athlon XP 2000

The computers are both very similar. But for £20 pound more I can get the quad core instead of the dual core AMD. However, I'm not too sure how both these processors perform and whether it is worth going for the quad core?

Also, was wondering if someone could tell me how these processors compare to the Intel Dual Core E5000/6000 range and whether it is worth going for Intel instead?

Thank you in advanced for any help!

 

[SeraphX]

i'd bin the amazon links before you get banned

 

[fade2black101]

i'd bin the amazon links before you get banned

Haha thanks for the advise! I didnt realise you couldn't post links

 

[SouthEastBlue]

Athlon II X4 is comparable to the Intel Q8000 series, and the Athlon II X2 is comparable to something like an Intel E5500.

The quad core is better, especially if it's for gaming (assuming as the systems have 'gamer' in their titles). Although if you want it for gaming the GFX card isn't good enough, and the PSU might not be good enough to upgrade the graphics card either.

 

[fade2black101]

Athlon II X4 is comparable to the Intel Q8000 series, and the Athlon II X2 is comparable to something like an Intel E5500.

The quad core is better, especially if it's for gaming (assuming as the systems have 'gamer' in their titles). Although if you want it for gaming the GFX card isn't good enough, and the PSU might not be good enough to upgrade the graphics card either.

Thanks for your help. I probably won't be using it for the latest games as I'm looking to buy a XPS 17 in the future once they include a 1080p screen.

In your opinion though, will the fact that the manufacturer is an unknown make much of a difference?

 

[fade2black101]

Thanks for your help. I probably won't be using it for the latest games as I'm looking to buy a XPS 17 in the future once they include a 1080p screen.

In your opinion though, will the fact that the manufacturer is an unknown make much of a difference?

Also, is the ATI Radeon HD 5450 really that bad?

 

[SouthEastBlue]

Manufacturer being unknown? Do you mean the manufacturer of the whole built PC? TBH most generic pre made PCs will have crappy motherboards, and low quality power supplies so I personally wouldn't touch them.

Building a PC from chosen components ensures you buy the exact performance parts you want, and know they will perform better than any generic pre built system.

Also the 5450 will handle some light gaming such as World of Warcraft on low/medium settings maybe but nothing proper as it's mainly a media center card.

 

[fade2black101]

Manufacturer being unknown? Do you mean the manufacturer of the whole built PC? TBH most generic pre made PCs will have crappy motherboards, and low quality power supplies so I personally wouldn't touch them.

Building a PC from chosen components ensures you buy the exact performance parts you want, and know they will perform better than any generic pre built system.

Also the 5450 will handle some light gaming such as World of Warcraft on low/medium settings maybe but nothing proper as it's mainly a media center card.

Yeah I'm abit worried about the motherboard and power supply, but if I wanted to build a custom pc with the same specs it would cost way over £250 and I don't want to spend that much on it. So I'm in abit of a predicament. Lol