Athlon 64 2800 or P4 2.8@800

So which would you choose out of these two processors? They are fairly close in price...with the Athlon being the cheaper. Hmm....which one to buy...

 

well, do you want 64 bit capabilities?

 

I believe a P4 2.8 will outperform a 2800... but you must be in the UK since in the US the 3000+ is about the same price as a 2.8

 

In games, the A64 2800+ performs on par with a P4 3.2 in most cases.

 

It would be nice to have the 64 bit capabilities for future use. I dont have a 64bit OS right now, and have no experiene with Linux, but I will prolly get the 64bit Windows OS.

The computer will be used primarily for gaming...so then which should I choose? I could even go up to the 3000+, if it would make a noticable difference.

 

2.8c + small OC better that a64 2800+ (with + without OC)

In games AMD better

 

the p4 2.8Ghz, for the simple reason:

Thats what i've got! so its gotta be better!

 

I wouldn't get either really. both sockets are nearing the ends of their lives. The fastest chip you will get on socket754 is 3700+ and p4's have moved sockets. I'd try and save a bit more and go for a socket939 3500+

But if its just between those 2, go for the A64