3700, 3800, Or 4000+

[PaperAngel]

Hey guys,

I am currently running an AMD 3200+ @ Stock, and have the cash to upgrade.

I have an X1800XT, 450W PSU aswell, just incase power affects your decision...

I don't want to go with a dual core, as i still play quite a lot of CS 1.6, and changing the affinity etc can be a pain, not to mention the hasstle with FPS in CSS.

I do have the money to buy any of the listed CPU's, but would like to save some cash. What do you advise I go with? I probably won't overclock, if that is worth taking into consideration, and the games I play primarily are CS 1.6 and CSS.

Thanks lads,

PA.

P.S Please note that I will be buying from OcUK!

 

[PaperAngel]

Well i would but I'm so busy at the moment with exams, and I don't have the time to read tutorials, and I don't have a clue to start with.

So honestly, should I keep the 3200+ cause I won't notice a difference with any other chip?

**EDIT** I haven't honestly tried OCing my 3200, I'm a really nervous guy when it comes to my PC, simply cause I have put so much money into it, and i don't want it to 'blow' up. I just feel more comfortable keeping a CPU @ stock and having the assurance it won't read me up.

PA.

 

[PaperAngel]

Have one, Zalman Ultra Flower, year old, amazing.

What are the dangers of overclocking?

If i screw up, can i return the CPU to normal, or is it permanently set at the last stable clock?

PA.