some processor questions

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Hey, I'm still getting the parts together for my pc,  I'm getting the asus a8n premium  mobo.  Now I'm thinking about getting the Amd 64 x2 3800+ processor, is that good for gaming, or would there be another thing around the price that's better for gaming?
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
By the time they're that quick you won't have any problems....my P4 3gig hasn't found a game it can't run well.....though graphic card is  a bigger issue...and 1 gig of ram is a good starting point...so there's no weak link....
Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
so the X2 3800+ is a great processor for gaming? I saw on the webiste they talk about digital media and mulittasking, but didn't see anything big about gaming. Also right now on this comp I have a pentium 4 2.4 ghz. Now the 3800+ I saw is a 2.0 ghz, is it still faster then the one i have currentily?
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
3800+ I saw is a 2.0 ghz, is it still faster then the one i have currentily?


yes

so the X2 3800+ is a great processor for gaming?


At present, games don't utilize dual cores. They will in the future, at which time you'll be set. Even using one core of the dual, the 3800 you're looking at will eat a single for breakfast....and lunch........and dinner.

I should add that Jafo is quite correct in that your graphic card and memory will dictate your gaming enjoyment.
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

well for the graphics card I'm getting a  bfg 7800 geforce GT OC and for memory coursir  two gig kit.


And thanks for the responses, its thanks to the people here and some friends I know that I know what I'm sorta doing for getting the parts together.