Pentium D

[dustin_ds3000]

im thinking about building a new computer around a Pentium D 3.2GHz cpu. can anyone tell me if they are good. i do a lot of gaming and i do like to see how far i can push the computer by overclocking, plz help me out

 

[Mirob]

You would be much better off getting a AMD X2, Core 2 Duo, or one of the new Pentiums that Techspot just reviewed.
https://www.techspot.com/review/53-pentium-e2140-e2160/
When it comes to overclocking...C2D 4TW.

 

[dustin_ds3000]

i plan on buying the Pentium D 940, then in two or three years upgrade to a quad core

 

[taylub]

for gaming the Pentium D may be better but for overclocking you should get a duel core i own a pentium D right now and I love it, its amazing at gaming

 

[pdyckman@comcas]

I own 2 Pent. D models. The 2.8 and the 3.4. With 2mb cache these do well. With the core 2's being frontrunners, Pentium D 945's bundled w/an ECS mobos run $125. I have my eye on the E6600 core 2 next upgrade. I don't overclock anything but I thought that my cpu's were "locked". Not sure.

 

[beef_jerky4104]

Pentium D series CPU's were Intel's biggest failure. So they suck don't get one. If your on a budget get an AMD Athlon 64 X2.

 

[pdyckman@comcas]

Even though Pentium D's are considered a "failure" by some, they do a very good jod. Sure, an AMD X2 is a better unit.

 

[dustin_ds3000]

i have a amd 2400+ for socket A and i hate it, so i want to try out Intel

 

[beef_jerky4104]

Look into this CPU. It is amazing for the price and should beat the Pentium D. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103036

 

[Rilla927]

i have a amd 2400+ for socket A and i hate it, so i want to try out Intel

I don't know what your budget is but as of July 22, 2007 Intel is slashing prices drastically 45-50% on processors.

Core for C2 Duo or a Quad 6600 if you want some real multitasking power.

Quads are supposed to be $266.00 and up depending where you buy it.

http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/showthread.php?t=263257

 

[Mirob]

X2's are getting cuts too and first...
http://www.tcmagazine.com/comments.php?shownews=15349&catid=6

A Pentium D is not the best gamming CPU and it's EOL.

 

[dustin_ds3000]

i have about 120 to spend on a new cpu, and this is what i was going to buy
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116239

 

[MetalX]

Get this one instead. It's MUCH better. I know the clock speed is lower, but clock speed has almost no meaning these days. Gone are the days when clock speed is the deciding (or even a major) factor in purchasing a CPU. Clock speed isn't that important.

 

[bwchato]

my son has a 3.0ghz Pentium D processor.It's a room warmer,runs way to hot for my taste.i have an AMD FX-60 dual core and am very pleased

 

[bwchato]

a little out dated are'nt we?Try a socket 939 dual core,they're cheap now

 

[beef_jerky4104]

Go for an AMD Athlon 64 X2 CPU. You won't be disapointed.

 

[dustin_ds3000]

a little out dated are'nt we?Try a socket 939 dual core,they're cheap now

they stopped making the socket 939 last year, thats out dated