Intel Processor Choice

duble · Jul 13, 2005

I'm trying to decide which processor to go with:

Intel Pentium 4 640 (3.2Ghz) Prescott Processor, Socket LGA775 with 800MHz FSB, 0.09u & 2MB Cache

Intel Pentium D 820 (2.8Ghz) Dual-Core Processor, Socket LGA775 with 800MHz FSB & 2x1MB Cache

Any advice would be appreciated, which one generally performs better? I will use it for light multitasking, encoding, games...

I do want to overclock a little.
Thanks

hainer36 · Jul 13, 2005

if your doing light multi and light encoding, the 640 is good, but if at a fair amount of the times your doing heavy either, get the dual core...hope that helped

amdhunter · Jul 13, 2005

I'd say for most things they will perform about the same.

Unless you are going to do a crapload of stuff thats quicker on a dual processor system, I'd go with the Intel 640 and use the extra money for some kick-*** cooling so you can overclock the crap outta it.

duble · Jul 13, 2005

in australia i can pick the dual core up for less than the 6XX

johan851 · Jul 13, 2005

What kind of cooling do you plan on using?

duble · Jul 13, 2005

Just a Zalman 7700, antec TX1050B case with 3 or 4 fans...

johan851 · Jul 14, 2005

Well, if you can get the dual core for less, I'd probably go with that. Just keep in mind that overclocking on the 8xx's is fairly limited unless you have a good way to deal with heat. If you're only looking for a little bit of gain, like 200-300MHz or so, you could probably get away with what you have. If you wanted to push it farther, you'd probably have to beef things up.

duble · Jul 14, 2005

hmmm, i'm happy to spend some cash on cooling the 820, but i dont want to go down the water cooling road...apparently the case im getting has pretty good air flow, i'd add 3 extra fans aswell, what do you think?

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=61050

SolidxSnake · Jul 14, 2005

Wow, you can get the 820 for less? Get it!

BTW, your case should have good cooling, but to make the best of it, check out my guide on helping cooling with 7000/7700 series sinks. But definately get the 820.

duble · Jul 14, 2005

cool, thanks bro

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