AMD Athlon Processor That Represents Best Value for Money?

[TonCharr28]

Hi guys, I'm looking for a current-generation AMD Athlon Processor that represents the best value for money. I'm planning to upgrade my motherboard so that my PC can support a better video card for the kids, but I still need lots of CPU power to crunch all my numbers.

Appreciate any thoughts. I'm looking for this CPU to last me for the next year or so. How does this one sound?

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core Processor Model ADX6000CZBOX - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103773

 

[The Third Level]

Omg! Psycho recommending an AMD product? Call the press.

Also, I agree. 7750>6000.

 

[sub mesa]

7750 is Kuma right? Meaning its still 65nm technology. New "Regor" 45nm versions of Athlon X2 will come in summer (June 2009) with clocks up to 3.1GHz, which will be a better gaming cpu than Kuma will ever be.

 

[gkay09]

Well spend $20 moreand get this CPU...Tri - core, current-gen, will perform very well...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103648

 

[RomDA_73]

Well spend $20 moreand get this CPU...Tri - core, current-gen, will perform very well...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103648

AFAIK those X3s fit into older AMD mobos, but TonCharr28 need a new motherboard as well, to maximize the CPU you've suggested?

 

[Outlander_04]

I suggest the OP visits the web page for his motherboard , reads the CPU support list [ because we dont even know if its AM2 or 939 or 754 ] and then heads off to the tomshardware cpu charts .

Nice link at the top of the page

 

[IH8U]

The 4050e is great for an HTPC ($40 on the Egg for an OEM), or get an 8450 tri-core for $68 (OEM too).

or for retail: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103253
$80 8650 tri-core, cheaper than what you listed Ton, and still better on multitasking than the 7750.