which AMD processor to get for new htpc

[coleman]

I am a little confused as to what processor will give me the best results for my new htpc, here are my choices
http://www.amazon.co.uk/AMD-Athlon-Efficient-Dual-Core-Processor/dp/B0017KDNMY/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1225396397&sr=8-13
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Processor-AMD-Athlon-5200-Socket/dp/B000VEIMRI/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1225396397&sr=8-9
http://www.amazon.co.uk/AMD-Athlon-Retail-2-6GHz-2000MHz/dp/B000PO1VWM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1225396397&sr=8-4

the are all in the same price range, that is why i am confused, I am going to order tomorrow so all replies will be helpful

considerations
1. i am in the uk
2. Im sticking with AMD on this build
3. if you have any other suggestions that are in the same price range the go ahead.

 

[col-p-todd]

The 5200 will be the fastest it is clocked at 2.6 with 2mb cache the first cpu will use the less power and will be the coolest not sure what a 4850e would cost but that is clocked at 2.5 and uses the same amount of power as the 4450e so it to is a low power cpu

 

[the last resort]

yeah, if possible find a 4850e, pretty powerful yet energy efficient

 

[MrCommunistGen]

If you don't go for the 4850e try to at least find a 65nm processor instead of one of the 90nm.

-mcg

 

[coleman]

what is the difference between the 65nm and the 90nm?

 

[col-p-todd]

The 65nm will use less power and generate less heat.