AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core processor 4800+?
Is this a good processor and is their better ones?
Is this a good processor and is their better ones?
steroidfish
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Yes to both. That processor is currently on the low end of the spectrum as far as pure power is concerned, but if you aren't a hardcore user you would probably not notice the difference. It is far more powerful than you need to run any kind of internet or office application.
If you do however run apps that need a little more power (games, graphic apps, video editing) I'd highly recommend bumping it up to a 6000+ or higher, or go with the Intel C2D 6750.
Anonymous
the thing about buying an AM2 chip now, is that you can't upgrade to quad core AMD which requires an AM2+ socket, if ur fine with not having T3H ultimate gaming POWER!, then i'd definately recomend the 4800, but component prices (especially the graphics cards) have gone down quickly lately, and i would really recommend this platform which i am surprized absolutely no one has heard about http://game.amd.com/us-en/unlock_spider.aspx?p=1
usually the reason why some people see amd as not so good is that the chip is strangled by the chipset. You'll see why this is an awesome platform.
fader1000101
The Athlon isn't a bad Chip, but compared to a Intel Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Quad the only thing the Athlon has going for it is price.
A lesser power Intel chip will beat more powerful AMD ones. I will post links to some comparisons and you can make your own choice from there.
I would like to add if you are only looking for a powerful, cheaper, internet system than the AMD would be a great choice.
Most of these reviews are from when the Core 2 Duo first came out, since than AMD has really changed nothing and Intel has improved there chips.(Faster FSB, Lower Pricing, More Selection)
http://www.itp.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=493585&Itemid=1
http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2006/07/27/core_2_duo_vs_athlon_64_fx-62/
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1558,2014646,00.asp
Hope this helps more than adds to any confusion you might have had.
Astro
Hee hee hee... Thats funny..... so 2 yrs. ago.... Anyway, this is actually a good processor. Yes. There are bigger, faster cores out there that will leave this in the dust. Do you need em? You didn't say anything about being into graphic rendering or extreme gaming. I've built 2 of these for peeps and they luv em. Yes, the new Intels WILL cut seconds off some of the Cad they do, but they didn't care. It was about out the door cost, complete ready to rock machines, on a budget. AMD combos still hold a nice price point.
Anonymous
There are always better ones - but that thing will take care of nearly anything you might need it to do (unless you are a REALLY hardcore gamer).
I've had excellent luck with AMD processors - and they are priced right too!
The fact is - you already aren't going to be most likely be using the full capabilities of that processor - unless you are running a 64 bit O/S.
It will still handle most newer games - especially when paired with a good video card, the only reason I say it wouldn't satisfy a hardcore gamer is that they are a little bit crazy when it comes to system power, and they are willing to spend thousands on a computer system.