Im uping my prc and was ondering what pocesor to get

One is 100 bucks less but they basicly have everything the same

1.) X2 4400+

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16819103546

2.) Opteron 170 Denmark Dual Core

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16819103586

for other budgets like 500

definately the X2 since its for gaming.
i'd choose the opteron if the main purpose was for a server

I agree, definitely the X2.

I have no idea, but following the trend. Definielty the "X2", plus I read some articles about that - and lets just say I haven't read a bad thing about it.

I would go with the X2 also. 70+ bucks for another core isnt that bad of a deal and its a great processor. If i were you i would get the slower X2 and then just overclock it. Save you some money and get better performance out of the chip.

use the money saved on a nice water cooling system to keep it cool

x2 it is

good choice i heard the X2 is a awesome processor

I agree, also, I personally think, AMD outdoes Intel, so, chosing an AMD processor is always better imo.

i was thinking about that last night. i was thinking why all these huge computer makers still use Intel. (I know why, but nevertheless)

My next system will definetly be an AMD. you can see the performance-to-cost clearly.

Also, since I'm a dual processor user since my first pc, I noticed that AMD has better overall performance for dual cpu's than Intel. Intel's just don't work together very well.

i've noticed that with an old P3 500 (x2) system we used to have along with a P3 500 (x1). they didnt differ much at all

I've never used systems that old on dual processors. The oldest is an AMD (dunnowhatanymore) on 800 MHz, now somewhat 6 years old I think. It's my server
I've had an Intel 1.2 GHz dual, but it gave me so much problems, I switched back, and everything worked fine since then

you wont see much increase in performance with a dual core right now because there isnt much software that support multi threading. So until it changes , performance will be as good as your current single core.

Since I'm a Linux user, I do notice the difference, also, because I'm not a gamer... all the software is nicely distributed by the kernel

u think dual 800mhz p3 is slow try a 200mhz p1 or p2 dual, we use it for a server at my school, well one of the old ones the new ones are dual p4 i think lol im deff goin with the x2

go for this one, i got the same one and its working very good for me.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16819103546

i have that exact same cpu i love it!
so far i've been able to overclock it to 2.75GHz with my new Gigabyte G-Power Pro cooler


Edit: well 2.75GHz made Half Life 2 crash after a few minutes. 2.64GHz seems stable though with anything i've tried so far

I vote for the Opteron and just by overclocking it, i believe the results should be 'maginficant'. Moreover, it is cheaper.

It may be cheaper but it's only a single core chip. While it's true that many programs built for Windows now are only single threaded this is starting to change, also you can overclock an X2 chip just like any other processor, I still say X2....why buy a single core chip when everything is moving towards dual core?

You have mistaken upgrade 2 (AMD Opteron 170) as single-core. It is actually dual-core. Check it AMD site.

I'd also say the 4400+ X2 is the better choice of the two.

At this point, if we're going to start the discussion again, I'd probably advise waiting if you haven't upgraded yet. The Socket 939 that the AMD chips currently use is going to be replaced with their M2 socket which will support DDR2 RAM up to 800MHz as well as all new processors that will be released.

but you can still get 939 when the prices drop, and when you do, go for an X2 4400+ or Opteron 175.

or just wait on AM2. it'll be a nice upgrade by then.