Best performance on 2 possible computers I can have

Harry · April 27th, 2006, 02:58 PM

I have the oppertunity to buy one of these two computers, I was wondering which would perform better in games:

Geforce 7900GT 256mb
Athlon 64 x2 4200+ (mint processor)
1gb RAM

or

Geforce 7900GTX 512mb (mint Gfx card)
Athlon 64 3500+
1gb ram
(this rig costs slightly more, but is still in my price range)

Does the processer make that much difference, I understand that dual core processors are very good, but is there that much need with a Graphics card of such caliber??

The Undertaker · April 27th, 2006, 06:43 PM

They're pretty close. I'd choose the top one because a dual core processor will be more helpful outside of games. A X2 3800 with a GTX would give best of both worlds if thats possible. And it would be good idea to up RAM to 2GB (2x1GB sticks if possible).

April 27th, 2006, 02:58 PM	#1
Harry Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,393	Best performance on 2 possible computers I can have I have the oppertunity to buy one of these two computers, I was wondering which would perform better in games: Geforce 7900GT 256mb Athlon 64 x2 4200+ (mint processor) 1gb RAM or Geforce 7900GTX 512mb (mint Gfx card) Athlon 64 3500+ 1gb ram (this rig costs slightly more, but is still in my price range) Does the processer make that much difference, I understand that dual core processors are very good, but is there that much need with a Graphics card of such caliber?? __________________

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April 27th, 2006, 06:43 PM	#2
The Undertaker Commander Keen Join Date: May 2001 Location: To your left Posts: 1,999	They're pretty close. I'd choose the top one because a dual core processor will be more helpful outside of games. A X2 3800 with a GTX would give best of both worlds if thats possible. And it would be good idea to up RAM to 2GB (2x1GB sticks if possible).

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