Which is better? (C2D vs 64X2)

[Xpyrofuryx]

Ok, so I have 2 rig plans. Which would be better?


AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+
2GB (2x1GB) 800mhz G.Skill
DFI Infinity nForce 570 Socket AM2
XFX nVidia GeForce 7900GS 256mb (factory OC'd)
320GB Seagate barracuda
FSP Groups 450watt PSU

or

Intel Core 2 Duo E4300
2GB (2x1GB) 667mhz A-DATA
ASUS P5B Express ATX Socket 775
Connect3D ATI Radeon x1650XT 256mb
320GB Seagate Barracuda
FSP Groups 450watt PSU

 

[ajfink]

Overall, the second one. Not sure how the 7900GS stacks up against the X1650 though. The first one might actually be better for gaming if there's a difference in its favor.

 

[hashbrown]

I would say the Intel set, but see if you can't switch the video cards, I think the 7900GS would perform better. Or check out the Sapphire X1950XT 256mb card, its super cheap and will rape either.

 

[Xpyrofuryx]

Well, see, these fit in my budget of $750

 

[hashbrown]

aren't the x1650xt and the 7900gs about the same price?

 

[0zzy]

The 7900GS is a better card than x1650xt, therefore rig 1 is better for gaming. Rig 2 is probably faster for all other applications. May be you can upgrade the GFX Card on rig 2 sometime in the future. Overall Rig 2 will last u longer.