If your looking solely for a new cpu. Make sure that it is compatible with all your current shit. You should go at least for a dual core. Also, keep in mind that Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz is only 184 dollars. I doubt that, that is compatible with your mobo not that i checked, but that tells you what you can get with your money, so don't buy a piece of shit single core amd 2.4ghz when you get effectively the same four times for 60 dollars over budget.

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Ok see I don't wanna make another mistake, my main reference at this point for the CPU is this:

http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/...-Max-9,369.html

I'm just noticing my Pentium D is pretty low and the AMD Phenoms are near the top.
But I'm not even sure if the AMD Phenoms I'm looking at on tigerdirect are the ones on the list.
Intel Core 2 Quad looks good but I want to figure out if I actually need that speed.

Someone on another board said they switched from a AMD 5600+ @3.1ghz stable to an Intel E8500 DOU Core @ 3.8ghz stable and had a 50% increase in speed.
I'd me more than happy with a 50% increase and if I made that same switch seeing how shitty the Pentium Ds are I'd have more like a 100% increase in speed.

So I have a lot to consider, but if anyone sees any thing in my current set up that looks bad (I'm looking for reasons why my computer is so unstable too) I'd appreciate any advice.

well it all depends on what you want from the computer in the first place dude,then you can figer out what is good and what is worth keeping.

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nvm, its a triple core. I am dumb sorry.

Seriously, i think that amd is fine unless you are going to be over clocking then get a intel. otherwise your good.

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Originally posted by airwalker1 well it all depends on what you want from the computer in the first place dude,then you can figer out what is good and what is worth keeping.

I need more speed at this point, the most bang for the buck.
I think I can work stability issues out with my brother, then figure out the speed by myself (and you guys lol).

My eyes are on these right now:
(higher=better) (lower=better)
Passmark CPU - Rank - Price
Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 - 1169 - 123 - $114.97
AMD Athlon Dual 5200+ - 1055 - 140 - $65.99
AMD Phenom X4 (quad) - 2074 - 65 - $99.99
Intel Pentium Dual Core - 1181 - 120 - $59.00

Mine Pentium D 3.0 747 - 207

These are the main ones I'm looking at.
The best deal is obviously the AMD Phenom HOWEVER reading reviews on tiger direct a lot of people are actually complaining about them saying they don't perform like they expected.

The Intel Pentium Dual is like $55 cheaper than the Core 2 Duo and it has great feedback on tiger direct.
A lot of people seem to like the Core 2 Duo to as well, but its much more than a Pentium Dual.
Limitations with Pentium Dual are 800Mhz FSB and 1MB Cache. My problem is I have no idea what that means or if its important for DAW's music production.
I don't know wtf cache does.

Then the Athlon Dual is out the line up because of the Pentium Dual Core.
Anyway. I guess I've gotten down to 3 choices.
AMD Phenom which is ranked GREAT (speedwise) but seems to have bad feedback from customers.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...TD&body=REVIEWS

Then the Core 2 and Dual Core decision. And I'm still trying to figure out who the better manufacturer is Intel or AMD. Seems Intel has a better overall rep.

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Originally posted by pwnage1 nvm, its a triple core. I am dumb sorry. Seriously, i think that amd is fine unless you are going to be over clocking then get a intel. otherwise your good.

This confused me too. Some CPUs I guess overclock better then other CPUs don't? But then overclocking is suppose to make the computer less stable/run hotter or w/e?

I just want fast & stable lol. I hate how you have to turn yourself into a computer guru just to have something decent now and days.

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Originally posted by DJ Robby Rox This confused me too. Some CPUs I guess overclock better then other CPUs don't? But then overclocking is suppose to make the computer less stable/run hotter or w/e? I just want fast & stable lol. I hate how you have to turn yourself into a computer guru just to have something decent now and days.

Intel are considered more stable, and they tend to run cooler. With that said the stability and temperature don't matter unless you were overclocking, though that to can be fixed with different cooling devices.

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the reason i asked you "what you wanted from your set up"
is because you can build the set up around your needs.
but im guessing that like most people you want a all rounder.

if that is the case then intel duo core is a good choise.
and if im honist here ive lernt the need to over complecate things is just not needed.

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Originally posted by airwalker1 the reason i asked you "what you wanted from your set up" is because you can build the set up around your needs. but im guessing that like most people you want a all rounder. if that is the case then intel duo core is a good choise. and if im honist here ive lernt the need to over complecate things is just not needed.

Yeh I just don't have enough speed at this point.
An upgrade directly from Pentium D seems to be Pentium Dual Core, then after Pentium Dual Core a Core2duo (depending on a chips relative specs).
I figured out my mobo won't take any AMD chips which narrowed it down.
Now my only thing is trying to figure out how much faster a Core2Duo is then a Pentium Dual. I always thought Pentium D & Pentium Dual were the same till I learned they are not at all.

But Pentium Dual is much cheaper the a Duo. I'll prob wind up going with the Core2 even if it is more expensive, just a bit intrigued still with the dual core.

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Originally posted by DJ Robby Rox I figured out my mobo won't take any AMD chips which narrowed it down. Now my only thing is trying to figure out how much faster a Core2Duo is then a Pentium Dual. I always thought Pentium D & Pentium Dual were the same till I learned they are not at all.

Pentium Dual Core is the same technology as Core 2 Duo, they perform roughly the same as well.

The Pentium Dual is a stripped down version of the Core 2 Duo (65nm), only with slower FSB, and cache.

And be aware, even if you got the right socket for handling Core 2 Duo, it doesnt mean that it will fit, so check with manufacturer about that.

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