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j17ypr
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Hello
What is the above processor like? Its a 2.8ghz, just to be used for general PC stuff - internet, email, finances etc? Another choice is a 2ghz Celeron, both PCs are Dells & for my girlfriend's folks.
Or would I be better getting them a Core2
Thanks
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| Mon May 18, 2009 9:10 pm |
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Linux_User
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In order it probably goes: Core 2 > Athlon X2 > Celeron.
The X2 will do "normal" PC stuff no problem. Please, buy anything but the Celery!
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| Mon May 18, 2009 9:13 pm |
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j17ypr
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Ive never been a fan of the Celeron, but wasnt sure if the newer versions were better nowadays! Unfortunately, dont really know much about the Athlon range anymore
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| Mon May 18, 2009 9:17 pm |
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Linux_User
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They're creaking a bit these days but it's still a Dual Core processor, so the X2 should be fine. If the cost is minor it might be worth getting the C2D instead. Do you know the model numbers of the X2 and C2D processors involved? Eg. Athlon X2 6000+ ? Don't get a Celery, they're still rubbish (probably always will be)!
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| Mon May 18, 2009 9:20 pm |
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j17ypr
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I can get either a C2D E4600 (2.4Ghz), E5200 (2.5Ghz), an E6550 (2.33Ghz), or the Athlon which is 5400B.
The price difference seems to be pretty minimal really.
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bally199
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Oi!  I have a Celeron Dual Core E1200 in my PC, and it's quicker than my sister's 3.6ghz Pentium 4-D. They only cost like £30 new, too. And overclock to 4ghz on air.  _________________ Kimmotalk is where all the cool people hang.
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okenobi
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If the money's the same, I'd get the 5200, just because the upgrade path is better.
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| Mon May 18, 2009 10:08 pm |
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Danstevens
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Hmm, now the Celeries are dual core and more like a Core 2 than Netburst, I don't actually think they're that bad and it would easily run rings around the Athlon when OCed. The only problem for the little Celeron's case is the fact that this PC is likely to be kept at stock clockspeeds. Therefore, I'd have to recommend the Athlon, or better, a Core 2 duo.
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| Tue May 19, 2009 6:37 pm |
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Woah. If a Celery would outrun an Athlon X2 I'll eat my hat.
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| Tue May 19, 2009 7:54 pm |
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j17ypr
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ended up getting a C2D E7300 2.6Ghz, which should do the job nicely i think!
Thanks for the advice
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okenobi
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Danstevens
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The Celeron overclocks much better than the Athlon series of AMD processors so I would say, yes it will. Stock however, there's no way a Celery could take down the X2. Anyway, the OP made a great processor choice.
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| Thu May 21, 2009 4:50 pm |
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