Advice Needed- Purchase to be made today on computer

[TSgt Maverick]

Clan brothers...I am finally purchasing the computer today and it's narrowed down to (I'm on limited budget):

(1)Processor
AMD Athlon? X2
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Processor Speed
2.7GHz
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Cache Memory
512KB x 2 on die Level 2
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System Memory (RAM)
6GB
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Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR2 SDRAM
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Hard Drive Type
Serial ATA
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Hard Drive Size
640GB
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Graphics
ATI RADEON HD 3200
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Video Memory
Up to 512MB (shared)
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Personal Video Recorder (PVR)
No
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TV Tuner
No
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MPEG
Yes
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Audio
High-definition (7.1-channel support)
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Speakers
Amplified stereo speakers
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Built-in Webcam
No
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Modem
None
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Network Card
Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
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Wireless Networking
None
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Recordable DVD Drive
Yes, double-layer DVD?RW/CD-RW
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Recordable DVD Drive Speeds
8x DVD+R DL; 8x DVD-R DL; 18x8x16 DVD+RW; 18x6x16 DVD-RW; 12x DVD-RAM; 48x32x48 CD-RW
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Direct-Disc Labeling
Yes
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Digital Media Reader or Slots
Yes, digital media card reader
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Total Expansion Bays
3 (3.5"), 2 (5.25")
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Available Expansion Bays
2 (3.5"), 1 (5.25")
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Total Expansion Slots
2 PCI, 1 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16
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Available Expansion Slots
2 PCI, 1 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16
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USB 2.0 Ports
8 (4 front, 4 rear)
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IEEE 1394 Ports
1
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S-Video Outputs
None
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Additional Audio/Video Connectors
1 HDMI
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Serial Ports
None
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Parallel Ports
None
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Game Ports
None
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Keyboard Description
Gateway
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Other Control Devices (mouse, etc.)
USB optical mouse
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Operating System Platform
Windows
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Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit with SP1
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Software Included
Microsoft Money Essentials, Works 9.0, Cyberlink Power2Go and more

OR WOULD YOU GET THIS ONE: (NOTE THE REVIEWS HAVE BEEN BETTER FOR COMPUTER NUMBER ONE ABOVE THAN THIS ONE)


(2)# AMD Phenom? X4 9100e* quad-core processor
True multicore processing for extreme multitasking performance. Cool'n'Quiet? 2.0 technology for efficient energy usage. HyperTransport? 3.0 technology to improve 3D graphics performance.
# Direct Connect Architecture
Delivers overall system performance. AMD Wide Floating Point Accelerator and AMD Digital Media Xpress? 2.0 for improved digital media and 3D gaming and graphics.
# AMD Memory Optimizer Technology
For multithreaded software performance, and AMD Virtualization with Rapid Virtualization Indexing to help virtualization software run securely and efficiently.
# 4GB DDR2 memory
For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB.
# SuperMulti DVD?RW/CD-RW drive
With double-layer support records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL or DVD-R DL media. Supports DVD-RAM and Labelflash direct-disc labels using compatible Labelflash media.
# 2MB L3 cache memory for efficient system processing
AMD Balanced Smart Cache for a smooth multitasking and multithreaded experience.
# 640GB Serial ATA II hard drive with 16MB cache (7200 rpm)
Provides plenty of storage for all of your data at fast read/write speeds.
# ATI RADEON HD 3200 hybrid graphics
With up to 256MB shared video memory, PCI Express expansion slot and built-in HDMI port.
# 15-in-1 digital media card reader
With Smart Copy button supports CompactFlash Type I/II, Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCard Plus, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo.
# Also supports SmartMedia, xD-Picture Card and Microdrive. Supports mini Secure Digital, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) and MultiMediaCard Mobile with optional adapter (not included).
# 2 IEEE 1394 ports and 6 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
Both front and rear accessible for fast digital transfer and easy connection of peripherals.
# Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet with RJ-45 connector
Along with a high-speed V.92 data/fax modem for easy Internet connections.
# Amplified stereo speakers
With support for high-definition audio (8-channel support) deliver crisp, clear sound.
# Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1) preinstalled
Software package included with Microsoft Works. 60


Thoughts needed ASAP!

thanks.

 

[rtdriver]

the 2nd one is better but you can up grade the 1st one

 

[Meowcenaries]

1st one yeah.

 

[TSgt Maverick]

Critical queston

ok this is my specific question on these.... the first one (AMD X2 7750+) is a 2.7 ghz speed...while the second one (the quad) is only 1.7 ghz.... so does this mean it's better to get the first one if you never really plan on runnning another major program while playing games? Additonally the first one has 6 g ram versus 4 for the second one.

Question on how dual core works...lets say the recommended system requirements say " any multi core system" @ 2.0 ghz or higher.........well would this mean the Quad core @ 1.7 ghz would NOT MEET THIS requirement as the first one would? IF THIS is the case then I would rather have two cores running at 2.7 ghz than 4 running at 1.7 ghz (1 ghz faster per core)..

THIS IS MY MAIN CONSIDERATION BEFORE BUYING IN TWO HOURS FROM NOW!

 

[TSgt Maverick]

Why do you say the first one?

 

[yellowbadger52]

id say the first one but your gonna need to upgrade the gpu if you want to play source games on anything but low.

The processor in the second one is ok but its only 1.7ghz. so i dont think it would meet system requirements for some games.

ps. whats your budget? have you tried checking out ibuypower or syberpowerpc or anything to see if you can get a pre-built gaming pc from them in your budget?

 

[JunK]

well i hope it isn't too late, but the dual core would blow that quad core right out of the water because of its higher ghz. you will be able to game better, run programs better/faster etc. its all about speed (ghz) not necessarily how many cores you have.....and you'll easily be able to get that processor up to 3 ghz overclock on air cooling too. the only problem with both of them is it doesn't come with a graphics card really...but you can spend 50-100 bucks on getting a great card (for instance you can buy a 9800 GTX+ for 100 bucks right now on newegg.com and/or tigerdirect.com....after mail-in-rebate)

 

[TSgt Maverick]

just in time dude...was fixing to walk out the door...I agree with you..the dual core in this case would rein...going to get it shortly..

thanks for the feedback...

 

[Abecade9]

I have an idea, You buy the first 1, And then you buy the second one for me... Sound good?