Best amd cpu to buy?

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I've always gone AMD in the past, as they're usually better value..
But I've been out of the hardware game for a few years now. I have an 1900+ xp atm. So what's best at the moment? I looked on OcUK but it's not really clear which is better.
Is it the X2 or the opteron?

Also, I'm not really into overclocking anymore (just dont have the time) So maybe that will effect the outcome?

Thanks for any info

 

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Heh, yes those are a bit expensive!
Well I wouldn't say 'hardcore gamer', but I would want to get the best out of games. I don't do digital media stuff though...



How about these two? Roughly the same price (240)

AMD Athlon 64 4000+ San Diego 90nm (Socket 939) - Retail (ADA4000BNBOX) (CP-120-AM)


AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 3800+ (Socket 939) - Retail (ADA3800BVBOX) (CP-134-AM)

Just trying to work out of this "duel core" stuff is better than the normal 64's..

 

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Oh right! So you actually need something that will use duel cores... I just assumed they would 'share' the load normally.
Well seems quite clear I want just a normal A 64 then

Thanks for the advice guys.

 

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What does 3800+ 4000+ actually mean anyway? I never really understood...
It's obviously not 3.8ghz 4.0ghz...?

 

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Hmm I'm still confused then

How do you know what the equivilent p4 is to say a.. 3800+ ? The must be someway of knowing this (without doing benchmarks)..

 

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Right! Ok good thanks, think I understand now

Thanks for all the help, again!