Re: dual chip processors worht it?
If you decide to get a dual core, then I recommend you get an X2 4400+ over the 4200+. It has 1MB of L2 cache rather than 512KB, which really helps when it comes to multitasking. If you don't want to spend that little bit extra for the 4400+, then just get the 3800+.
Also when it comes to RAM, AMD can not handle anything higher than PC3200 DDR400. They will be releasing a new motherboard around this summer that will be able to take DDR2 RAM, but until then you are limited to DDR1. If you plan on overclocking it then you could buy some higher RAM, but if not make sure you don't buy what you don't need.
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