Which Processor?

I'm bying a new computer and I need to know out of the two choices which one is better

thanks in advance

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16819103036

thats the one your talking about? Yea go for it. Buy a cooler, and it will be cheaper than a core duo

 

@ stock, I'd say that the athlon is better.

overclocked, the c2d pulls ahead.

 

Chances are the guy doesn't know enough about computers to overclock the P4. Your best bet is to just get the X2 and leave it stock.

 

its not a core 2 duo, its a regular one xelink

 

it's a c2d with less l2 cache and a different name for marketing purposes.
pentiums have been relegated to the low end.

 

whats overclocking?
if its complicated just get the amd right?

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overclocking

 

How do i do this?
Are there risks?

 

yes if you dont know what you are doing you can ruin the cpu maybe other parts also you will void the warranty

 

hate to say it but the intel one is better

 

You overclock your CPU in the bios, if you are just a normal pc user, don't even try.
Read this, should explain alot.

 

so which one is better?
intel is only better when its overclocked?

 

I dont think you can damage you Cpu if you dont up the voltage, if you just up the fsb, you'll be ok. Im running a core 2 duo [email protected] for at least 5 month with the original fan and I have no problem
The core 2 duo got a better support for overclocking so I would recommand you to make some research on overclocking. And if u really dont want to overclock, just check this chart for performance ------>tigersdirect chart

 

Ive got the AMD its great.

My dad has the intel and its suckish imo >.<