advice on new cpu

[okey]

I am thinking of building a new pc, I dont want to spend a lot of cash, but i am hearing a lot about amd 64 venice cpu's, the spec i got at the mo is:

pentium 4 @ 2.8gig 800fsb
512meg ram
asus p4p800s se

The reason i want to change is that i have had a pci express graphics card given to me. plus skt 478 is getting a bit dated now.

so the question i am asking would i be getting a faster machine with a amd 64 cpu(3200+) against my pentium?
I use my pc a lot for mpeg decoding, and playing the odd game

sorry if it sounds a bit of a stuppid question, but if u dont ask you dont get.

thanx guys!!!!!!!

 

[Explicit]

For gaming, the 3200+ is a good choice, and can easily be overclocked to boost performance.

 

[deadeyedic30]

The 3700+ San Diego is the way to go, 1mb of cache at 2.2Ghz and can overclock nicely if your into that and gaming, however as you state mpeg decoding, and playing the odd game go for the X2 3800+.

My bad on the 3700+

 

[easyrider]

You will see a massive boost in encoding going dual core.That would be my advice.With the x2 3800 coming in at around £190 you really can't go wrong.

Tie this in with a good overclock 2.6ghz and your pc will fly!

Get a nice mobo like the DFI,Asus or Epox to go with that Pci-e gfx

 

[ACESHIGH]

Yes a definite upgrade, if you can go dual core as said above that is the best.

 

[Big.Wayne]

The 3700+ Venice is the way to go, 1mb of cache at 2.2Ghz and can overclock nicely

San Diego