what cpu is better for a all rounder.

[kronoSX]

1-3.06ghz p4 with hyperthreading(old one)
2-Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2140 @ 1.60GHz, 1600 MHz
please let me know as i got a box to mess with,but dont know which one to put in the box.

 

[chickenbeef]

Go dual core E2140 and OC it if you can, even if you cant OC it, its still way better then the P4

 

[LFX]

if its just to 'mess' than try both and draw your own conclusions . . .

sigh

 

[Chevron]

If it was pentium D I would've said the P4, but since it isn't, I'm gonna say E2140.

 

[chickenbeef]

I am sure the E2140 would beat the Pentium D. The Pentium D series was a let down, Only SLIGHTLY faster then their Pentium 4 counterparts

 

[PHTech]

Go for the E2140. Better CPU architecture...!

 

[kronoSX]

I tried them both on the same box and they both perform the same...agg ja.i TRIED THEM both in vista ultimate and windows 7 64 bit.There is no difference in the speed,just the dualcore works better in the need for speed undercover menu.

 

[scotty777]

OVERCLOCK THE E2140!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[kronoSX]

anyway the only real difference i see is in the temperature reading
1-3.06 temp is 43-50 idle and under stress 65-70
2-dual core 43 degrees.did not stress test yet.

Anyway i am taking your advice ppl,i will put the dual core in.

 

[kronoSX]

OVERCLOCK THE E2140!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

how would i overclock this thing with such a k@k motherboard GA-VM800PMC
If you can find a way i will gladly do it.

 

[chickenbeef]

BSEL MOD

 

[Nameite]

BSEL MOD

+1 but only if that board supports 1066fsb or higher by default.

And Gigabytes are known to dislike BSEL mods...

Give clockgen a try rather

And it'll definitely be better than an old 3.06ghz P4...power consumption, performance and everything. Try super PI...that P4 should give 1min+ while the the E2160 should be under a min

 

[Keeper]

they both suck ass.

hehe

 

[kronoSX]

thanks keeper..soooo informative.