what cpu is better?

[kier1992]

What cpu is better at of e4400 or an amd x2 5600/6000 (id like to know if the e4000 can beat them both or if one of the amd cpus card beat the intel cpu)?

 

[NMDante]

Better for what?

At any rate, the X2 5600/6000+ will beat the E4400 at most benchmarks (at stock, but overclocked, it could be a closer race).

Look at THG's CPU charts for info.

 

[kier1992]

yes it says they both beat the e4300 but the e4400 isnt on there but; how could i over clock an e4400

this is what i am buying;
cpu = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819115014
gpu = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814102067
case = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811119115
power supply = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817103940
Motherboard = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813128050
RAM = http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820231098

and the only doubts is the cpu if the amds are better but if i can overclock it then how?

 

[NMDante]

Well, the E4400 isn't going to be that far from the E4300, so the ratings for the the E4300 is close enough to be used, imo.

Here's a link you might look at (doesn't have X2 5600/6000+, but you can use the E6420 as a close example for them).
X-bit Labs review

If you don't overclock, you can always do a little research on how to do it. Most of it is done via BIOS, but some motherboards have programs that allow you to overclock through the OS, as well. Just do it slowly, and a little at a time, for the best stable system you can achieve.

Your items are good for a system. The Gigabyte motherboard does have a program called eTune that will allow you to overclock, although your memory might restrict the amount of overclock you can achieve. Otherwise, it looks like a solid build.

 

[dragonsprayer]

e6420 with intel chips set at 1600-1700fsb

gives 3.2-3.4ghz - blows away amd

 

[rammedstein]

E4500 is on par with the x2 6000+, bump the fsb to 266 it will cream ti without breaking a sweat.

 

[kier1992]

is it hard to overclock? apprently i can break the cpu?

 

[dj_taboo]

Here's a link you might look at (doesn't have X2 5600/6000+, but you can use the E6420 as a close example for them).
X-bit Labs review

Wow...they did a pretty good review. I'll be looking into the e6320 for my next build. I like the e6420, but my budget is already over stretched.