help me buying a new processor

[zunairnasir]

I Am Going To Buy A New Processor And A Motherboard According To My Budget.
I Have Two Options
1.dual Core E5200 2.5ghz
2.amd Athlon 64x2 4800+

Which One Is Best


Help!!!!!!!!

[123456]

I've always favored Intel. The Intel has more L2 cache, so I'd side with that. Also, I think the 4800+ is pretty old... from 2005 I believe.

Now, what exactly is your budget? You're going to need RAM and possibly a new PSU with 24 and 8 pin connectors. Do you have things like SATA hard drive(s), DVD drive, video card, etc.?

[amysiko]

it depends on ur usage and budget....for wht purpose this machine? hardcore gaming, internet surfing??

[zunairnasir]

only for gaming purpose

[zunairnasir]

hello.i have a pentium 4 3.0ghz ht.

my specs are
p4 3.0ghz
intel dg31pr motherboard
3gb ddr2 800mhz
320gb HDD
Ati radeon hd 2600 pro 512MB ddr2

I want to know,is my pc is good enough to run games on windows7 better than xp.
also run games on dx10.
IF this pc is not able to run games on win7 properly than plz inform me what should i upgrade to run smoother.Also write the model in my budget 90$

[jlreich]

With your current hardware DX10 isn't even an option. Your video card came out long before DX10. Even though win7 has less hardware requirements than vista I would stick with XP right now.

To play modern games you need at least a decent dual core CPU and a much better video card than what you have.

For the CPU I would look at an E8400 for starters.The sweet spot for video cards right now is either an nVidia GTX260 Core216, or an ATI 4870 1GB. Both can be had for about $165-$200 and have similar performance, and will play most modern games at good frame rates with good settings. Go with something better as budget allows.

That motherboard is really going to hold you back before long. Two ram slots, 4GB max is not going to last you in the long run. That board is meant for office systems and the like, not a gaming board at all.

What about your power supply? You really need a decent 650W power supply to run the new hardware I mentioned above.

What is your budget?

Honestly, if you have the budget it would be worth thinking about starting over. If you don't have the budget then we can see what we can do with what you do have. :)

[zunairnasir]

Hello.i Have A Budget Of 90$ And With This Money I Am Going To Buy A New Processor.i Am Thinking To Buy (dual Core E5200 2.5ghz) Or Dual Core E6300.please Tell Me About Their Power And Which One Is Going To Be The Best.

I Want To Run Crysis On 1024*768 Resolution+high Quality Except Shadows.no Aa..

MY CURRENT PROCESSOR IS P4 630 THAT IS 3.0GHZ+2MB L2 CACHE
GRAPHIC CARD:ATI RADEON HD 2600 PRO 512MB DDR2
HARD DISK:WESTERN DIGITAL 320GB 8MB CACHE
MOTHERBOARD:DG31PR
RAM:3GB DDR2 800MHZ
PSU:400WATTS

[zunairnasir]

hi i am going to buy a new pc and my budget is 275$ can u suggest this pc to run modern games like crysis

Processor: intel core2duo e7400 2.8Ghz 3MB cache
MOBO: Intel DG31PR
RAM: Kingston hyperX ddr2 2gb or Corsair xms 2 2gb ddr2 which one is better
HArd drive: Westren digital 320Gb 8Mb cache
PSU: standard 350W psu
Soundcard:Onboard
OS windows 7
Graphics card RAdeon 2600PRO 512MB

is it good at running crysis on maximum setting
waiting for ur reply

[zunairnasir]

Hello.i Have A Budget Of 90$ And With This Money I Am Going To Buy A New Processor.i Am Thinking To Buy (dual Core E5200 2.5ghz) Or Dual Core E6300.please Tell Me About Their Power And Which One Is Going To Be The Best.

I Want To Run Crysis On 1024*768 Resolution+high Quality Except Shadows.no Aa..

MY CURRENT PROCESSOR IS P4 630 THAT IS 3.0GHZ+2MB L2 CACHE
GRAPHIC CARD:ATI RADEON HD 2600 PRO 512MB DDR2
HARD DISK:WESTERN DIGITAL 320GB 8MB CACHE
MOTHERBOARD dG31PR
RAM:3GB DDR2 800MHZ
PSU:400WATTS

[mostafa179]

I'd recommend this for a faster clock speed: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116076