miniorty

I am looking to buy a new cpu/mobo and i am looking for cpu around 3000 MHz or so. and i woundering if it would be better to go with and intel or amd considering price and which would be better.

-Thanks

selectodude

AMD. Clockspeed isn't everything.

Ropey

Intel has dropped their prices considerably and are now price/performance the way I would go if I was looking for a single system.

However, you could continue with your ram on an AMD system and a 3700 San Diego will get close to 3.0Ghz with the proper air cooling. It would save you getting the new DDR2.

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miniorty

how much does a 3700 dan diego cost and do i have to get new ram if i get an intel?

Chozart

San Diego runs $238 on Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103622 (there is a $235 version, which is the older revision).

When buying a new Intel, you'll need DDR2 RAM; you cannot use your current DDR.

The San Diego is a SINGLE core CPU, which is fine for current use. If you want Dual Core, Intel offers the best price/performance. Example: the Pentium D 930 costs $213 on Newegg (Dual Core, 3.0GHz): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116238

What's your budget, so we can play a bit with different options.

PS: Hi Ropey .. you got me here

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metalkobra

I use an AMIntale 555.634ghz sardine lego , best CPU out there!

miniorty

i may be wrong but this board appears to be for an intel and it uses ddr ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131527

metalkobra

intels can use ddr and ddr2.

miniorty

so i can use the same ram

J3r3my

You can use DDR with LGA755 but you need an 865 or newer chipset and a 915 if you want PCIe with DRR. The 915 is also the highest chipset that supports DDR.